Course Title: Apply project risk management techniques

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2025

Course Code: BUSM6673C

Course Title: Apply project risk management techniques

Important Information:

Please note that this course has compulsory engagement attendance requirements for teaching activities.

Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see when this course requires mandatory attendance. 

School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6188 - Advanced Diploma of Building Design (Architectural)

Course Contact: Catherine Ciavarella

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email: catherine.ciavarella@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 40

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with aspects of risk management in a project. It specifically involves planning for, controlling and reviewing risks associated with the project, and assisting in this process where required.

 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques

Element:

1.Assist with risk analysis and planning

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify project deliverables, objectives and resources
1.2 Identify and prioritise potential and actual risks of project, and advise project manager
1.3 Establish with relevant personnel risk-analysis methods, techniques and tools
1.4 Contribute to developing risk management strategies, approaches and plans according to organisational policies and procedures
1.5 Contribute to developing and implementing risk-reporting mechanisms

 

Element:

2. Review risks and execute risk-control activities

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Monitor actual and potential risks according to agreed project and risk management plans and advise project manager of changing circumstances

2.2 Identify opportunities and changing environment for project activities, and advise project manager
2.3 Contribute to amending project and risk management plans and confirming plans reflect the changing environment
2.4 Contribute to reporting opportunities for risk control

Element:

3.Develop contingency plan

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Contribute to corrective action on risks according to risk management plan and delegated authority
3.2 Contribute to review of contingency plans on an ongoing basis
3.3 Confirm tasks allocated to individuals and teams are agreed with supervisor before implementation
3.4 Apply and monitor risk-contingency measures

Element:

4.Contribute to assessing risk management outcomes

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Contribute to ongoing review of project outcomes and determine effectiveness of risk management activities
4.2 Seek feedback and identify risk management issues
4.3 Report risk management issues and responses to relevant stakeholders
4.4 Make changes to project management techniques based on feedback received

Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

Delivery is online via Canvas with weekly teacher led topic discussions as scheduled.

Attendance in all scheduled lectures is expected for successful completion of this course.

Additionally students will engage in self-directed learning activities and assessments including:

  • reviewing risk-management issues and case studies,
  • researching project management documentation,
  • identify tools for developing risk-management methods and strategies.


Teaching Schedule

This is a general outline only and may not reflect the timetabled classes, public holidays, mid-semester breaks or other factors that affect the delivery.

The Canvas shell contains a more detailed teaching schedule and must be referred to on a regular (weekly) basis.

Further updates may be communicated via Canvas Announcements by your teacher or the course coordinator.

While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change.

week assessments
W-01 AT-01 ISSUE
W-02  
W-03  
W-04 AT-01 SUBMISSION Part 1
W-05  
W-06  
W-07 AT-01 SUBMISSION 
W-08  
W-09 AT-02 ISSUE
W-10  
W-11  
W-12 AT-02 SUBMISSION Part 1
W-13  
W-14  
W-15  
W-16 AT-02 SUBMISSION Part 2

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Refer to Canvas for unit specific resources.

RMIT Library:
Library Subject Guides: Architecture, Building Design and Urban Design
https://rmit.libguides.com/architecturebuildingandurbandesign

including:

  • Australian Standards Online (SAI Global)
  • Acumen (Australian Institute of Architects) and more...

 

RMIT Study Support  
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub 

including:

  • One-on-one consultations
  • Peer mentoring
  • Studiosity
  • Learning Lab and more...


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for Competency.

To be assessed as Competent you must consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills at a standard expected in the workplace.

To be assessed as Competent in this course, you will need to complete all Assessment Tasks, to a satisfactory standard, across a range of assessment criteria, in a timely manner.

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There are two Assessment Tasks in this course:

  • AT-01 - Risk Report - PRODUCT
  • AT-02 - Portfolio of Documents - PRODUCT

Refer to the Assessment Tasks in Canvas for further details.

Refer to the Teaching Schedule in Canvas for submission dates and times.

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You will receive feedback on the assessment tasks as per RMIT Assessment Feedback  guidelines.

The feedback will be provided in a manner that responds to the delivery method and cohort size.

Students are expected to engage with, and respond to, all forms of feedback provided.

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There may be re-submission opportunities for assessments not meeting a satisfactory standard across all assessment criteria if the student has;

  • demonstrated a commitment to their learning,
  • has worked with integrity, and
  • has produced sufficient work in a timely manner.

Refer to the Assessment Tasks in Canvas for specifics.

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Final grades for courses in Vocational Education at RMIT are as follows:

  • CA: Competency Achieved
  • NYC: Not Yet Competent
  • DNS: Did not Submit for assessment


Assessment Matrix

The Assessment Matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.

These mapping documents are available through the Program Administration if required.  

Other Information

The links below are to various parts of the RMIT website and should be referred to on a regular basis until familiarity with them is achieved.

Academic Integrity:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/academic-integrity

Academic Progress:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-progress

Appeals:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals

Apply for Credit:

  • Credit Transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). 
  • Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit 

Assessment (including submission):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/assessment

Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises.  
It is expected that you will attend all timetabled sessions and engage in the required learning activities.
This is the only way to ensure you maximise your opportunity to complete this course successfully. 

Foundation skills:
https://www.asqa.gov.au/course-accreditation/users-guide-standards-vet-accredited-courses/standards/standard-106-foundation-skills

Extensions and special consideration:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment

Student Charter:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-life/rights-responsibilities/charter

Student Responsibilities:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-life/rights-responsibilities/statement

Course Overview: Access Course Overview