Course Title: Develop a micro business proposal
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2020
Course Code: BUSM8786C
Course Title: Develop a micro business proposal
Important Information:
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School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4386 - Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation
Course Contact: Allan Maree
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 1601
Course Contact Email: allan.maree@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Nominal Hours: 30
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 research the feasibility of a business opportunity, and to present a business idea in formats suiting a rang of stakeholders.
It applies to individuals who are establishing or operating a micro business providing self-employment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBSMB302 Develop a micro business proposal |
Element: |
1. Evaluate business opportunities |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify and research key factors influencing viability of business ideas 1.2 Analyse business ideas in terms of personal or family needs and commitments 1.3 Evaluate impacts of emerging or changing technology, including e-commerce, on the opportunity 1.4 Determine viability of business opportunity in line with perceived risks, available resources, financial returns and other outcomes sought 1.5 Assess and match personal skills and attributes against those required for a particular business opportunity 1.6 Identify and assess business risks according to resources available and personal preferences |
Element: |
2. Detail the business idea |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Develop an accurate description of the business idea for key stakeholders 2.2 Develop an accurate summary of the major products or services required to suit personal needs and requirements |
Element: |
3. Prepare the business overview to suit different stakeholders |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Present an accurate list of key stakeholders and their information requirements 3.2 Determine an acceptable method of presentation of information for each stakeholder 3.3 Provide accurate customised information to target audiences and present relevant information |
Learning Outcomes
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Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are provided in this course. These include collaborative classroom-based activities and online self-paced activities. Classroom: The collaborative classroom-based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated workplace environment. We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities. Pre-Class: This is online, by logging on to your Canvas course, and includes any required pre-class reading and activities. Other self-paced activities will be delivered through various technology platforms. These may include your contribution to discussions, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions. Sessions: There are face-to-face classroom sessions (see timetable) for this unit each week which includes tutorials and workshops. There are additional activities to support learning and research.
Teaching Schedule
The course BSBSMB302 Develop a micro business proposal is clustered (co-delivered and co-assessed) with BSBCRT301 Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills and BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities. The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
The Teaching Schedule for this course is as follows:
Week |
Commencing |
Topic |
Assessment |
1 |
6 July |
Introduction to this course Creativity and asking questions |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
2 |
13 July |
Mind mapping |
Journal entry |
3 |
20 July |
Critical and creative thinking 1 |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
4 |
27 July |
Micro business
|
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
5 |
3 August |
SWOT analysis
|
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
6 |
10 August |
Work planning
|
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
7 |
17 August |
Professional development
|
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
8 |
24 August (31 August - Mid-semester break) |
Risk ID and finance |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
9 |
7 September |
E-commerce and business planning |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
10 |
14 September |
Creative and critical thinking 2 |
Journal entry |
11 |
21 September |
Creative and critical thinking 2 |
Journal entry |
12 |
28 September |
Presenting the shark tank |
Journal entry |
13 |
5 October |
Presentation and business plan preparation |
|
14 |
12 October |
Presentation and business plan preparation |
Business plan |
15 |
19 October |
Shark tank presentation |
Shark tank presentation |
16 |
26 October |
Feedback and course review |
|
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
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Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- analyse information from a range of sources to evaluate a business opportunity, including:
- consideration of personal and family commitments
- digital technologies including e-commerce
- risk identification and assessment
- personal skills and attributes analysis against required skills
- financial returns
- document and communicate the business idea, and products and services to stakeholders including:
- customising information for each stakeholder.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- summarise relevant government legislative requirements relating to micro business operations
- explain how to manage income and expenditure costing for a micro business
- discuss regulations and codes of practice relevant to micro business operation
- outline principles of risk assessment relevant to the business opportunity
- describe at least three different business proposal formats or methods of presentation.
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Management and Leadership – Small and Micro Business field of work and include access to:
- business technology including internet access
- relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes
- relevant workplace documentation and resources
- case studies, or where possible, real situations
- interaction with others.
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange and appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
You are required to successfully complete all assessment tasks to be deemed competent in this course. NOTE: Details about specific tasks and assessment criteria will be included in Canvas.
Assessment task |
BSBCRT301 Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills |
BSBSMB302 Develop a micro business proposal
|
BSBWOR404 Develop Work Priorities
|
Task 1 – Journal entries (Weeks 1-12) |
X |
X |
X |
Task 2 – Knowledge questions (Weeks 1, 3-10) |
X |
X |
X |
Task 3 – Business plan (Week 14) |
|
X |
|
Task 4 – Shark Tank presentation (Week 15) |
X |
X |
X |
Final journal is assessment task - 1 that you will completing and submitting on due date.
Final Journal should reflect the week -1 to week 12 journal entries and topic name in the title. For example, your first Journal entry would be Week 1, Creativity and asking questions.
Your teacher will provide you feedback on Final journal after you successfully complete and submit the task-1 on canvas.This is a form of summative assessment during your course.
Assessment Task 2
There are 9 short online quizzes in total.
· The quizzes are conducted in week 1 & weeks 2-10.
· Each Quiz has between 1 & 5 questions.
These quizzes test your knowledge on key issues and concepts of following topics
1. Creativity and asking questions
2. Mind Mapping
3. Creative and critical thinking
4. Micro business proposal
5. S.W.O.T analysis
6. Work planning
7. Professional Development
8. Risk ID and finance
9. E-commerce and business planning
Assessment Task 3
You are developing a business proposal in this assessment task. You will complete all section of the provided Business Plan template (included the start-up costs template).
Assessment Task 4
Shark Tank presentation using Powerpoint.
The above task(s) require you to demonstrate the Foundation Skills described in the two units for this Cluster. The Foundation Skills describe language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance. For further information, please refer to the assessment page in Canvas for this course.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments is available on Canvas.
Other Information
Submission Requirements
You should:
• Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date via Canvas.
• Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
• When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
• Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance based assessment is completed by the due dates.
Extension of Time
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Form to use is found in the section "How to apply."
Special Consideration
Where more than seven days is needed, you must apply for Special Consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination.
More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Resubmission (VE Programs)
If you are found to be not yet competent/unsatisfactory in a course assessment task (or you do not submit the assessment tasks/attend the assessment) you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the resubmission in Canvas.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment.
More information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Marking Guide (Competency):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying. You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did not Submit for Assessment
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