Course Title: Develop work priorities
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: EMPL7077C
Course Title: Develop work priorities
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: 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 monitor and obtain feedback on own work performance and access learning opportunities for professional development. This unit applies to individuals who are required to design their own work schedules and work plans and to establish priorities for their work. They will typically hold some responsibilities for the work of others and have some autonomy in relation to their own role. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities |
Element: |
1. Plan and complete own work schedule |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Prepare workgroup plans which reflect consideration of resources, client needs and workgroup targets 1.2 Analyse and incorporate work objectives and priorities into personal schedules and responsibilities 1.3 Identify factors affecting the achievement of work objectives and establish contingencies and incorporate them into work plans 1.4 Efficiently and effectively use business technology to manage and monitor planning completion and scheduling of tasks |
Element: |
2. Monitor own work performance |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Identify and analyse personal performance through self-assessment and feedback from others on the achievement of work objectives 2.2 Seek and evaluate feedback on performance from colleagues and clients in the context of individual and group requirements 2.3 Routinely identify and report on variations in the quality of service and performance in accordance with organisational requirements |
Element: |
3. Co-ordinate professional development |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess personal knowledge and skills against organisational benchmarks to determine development needs and priorities 3.2 Research and identify sources and plan for opportunities for improvement in consultation with colleagues 3.3 Use feedback to identify and develop ways to improve competence within available opportunities 3.4 Identify, access and complete professional development activities to assist career development 3.5 Store and maintain records and documents relating to achievements and assessments in accordance with organisational requirements |
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 BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities is clustered (co-delivered and co-assessed) with BSBSMB302 Develop a micro business proposal and BSBCRT301 Develop and extend critical and creative thinking skills. 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 |
Date |
Topic |
Assessment |
1 |
8 February |
Introduction to this course Creativity and asking questions |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
2 |
15 February |
Mind mapping |
Journal entry |
3 |
22 February |
Critical and creative thinking 1 |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
4 |
1 March |
Micro business |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
5 |
8 March |
SWOT analysis |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
6 |
15 March |
Work planning |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
7 |
22 March |
Professional development |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
8 |
29 March |
Risk ID and finance |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
9 |
12 April |
E-commerce and business planning |
Journal entry Knowledge quiz |
10 |
19 April |
Creative and critical thinking 2 |
Journal entry |
11 |
26 April |
Creative and critical thinking 2 |
Journal entry |
12 |
3 May |
Presenting the shark tank |
Journal entry |
13 |
10 May |
Presentation and business plan preparation |
|
14 |
17 May |
Presentation and business plan preparation |
Business plan |
15 |
24 May |
Shark tank presentation |
Shark tank presentation |
16 |
31 May |
Feedback and course review |
|
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
See Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide: Performance Evidence Evidence of the ability to: • prepare and communicate own work plan • schedule work objectives and tasks to support the achievement of the workgroup goals • review own work performance against workgroup objectives through self-assessment and seeking and acting on feedback from clients and colleagues • plan and access learning opportunities to extend personal work competencies. 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, you must: • explain how business technology applications can be used to schedule tasks and plan work • explain techniques to prepare personal plans and establish priorities • identify methods to identify and prioritise personal learning needs • outline a range of professional development options • explain methods to elicit, analyse and interpret feedback • provide a detailed explanation of methods that can be used to evaluate own performance. Assessment Conditions Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the industry capability - workplace effectiveness field of work and include access to: • workplace documentation including policies and procedures, and benchmarks for work group productivity and performance • workplace equipment and resources • case studies and, 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 to obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. You can also email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain further 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
|
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Task 1 – Journal entries (Weeks 1-12) |
X |
X |
X |
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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 |
Assessment Task 1
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
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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