Course Title: Promote products and services

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: MKTG8037C

Course Title: Promote products and services

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities. 

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption. 

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus 


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance. 


School: 515T Creative Industries

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C5382 - Diploma of Product Design

Course Contact: Robin Blood

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4819

Course Contact Email: robin.blood@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Malcolm Thomas

malcolm.thomas@rmit.edu.au

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 deals with the skills and knowledge required to promote products and services to customers. It relates to situations where the sales function is not the primary focus of work activity. It applies to those employees who deal with customers and whose job provides the opportunity to promote products and services and to ascertain changes in customer preferences


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBMKG413 Promote products and services

Element:

1. Plan promotional activities

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify and assess promotional activities to ensure compatibility with organisational requirements

1.2 Plan and schedule promotional activities according to the marketing needs of the organisation

1.3 Determine overall promotional objectives in consultation with designated individuals and groups

1.4 Ensure that timelines and costs for promotion of activities are realistic and consistent with budget resources

1.5 Develop action plans to provide details of products and services being promoted

Element:

2. Coordinate promotional activities

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Ensure personnel and resources to support promotional activities are identified and prepared to facilitate the achievement of promotional goals

2.2 Identify and agree roles and responsibilities for delivery of promotional services and allocate to relevant personnel

2.3 Establish and conduct relationships with targeted groups in a manner which enhances the positive image of the organisation

2.4 Use networks to assist in the implementation of promotional activities

Element:

3. Review and report on promotional activities

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Analyse audience feedback and data to determine the impact of the promotional activity on the delivery of products and services

3.2 Assess effectiveness of planning processes to identify possible improvements in future activities

3.3 Collect feedback and provide to personnel and agencies involved in promotional activity

3.4 Analyse costs and time lines to evaluate the benefits accruing from the promotional activities

3.5 Prepare conclusions and recommendations from verifiable evidence and provide constructive advice on future directions of promotional activities


Learning Outcomes


Refer to the elements above.


Details of Learning Activities

We will look at practical applications of promotional tools to assist in how you present yourself as a designer. The projects in this course are intended to compliment your final design projects, folio's, resume's and graduate exhibition.


Teaching Schedule


While all course content will be delivered, the order and mode of delivery may change depending on the availability of specialist facilities and equipment. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

Course Schedule
Week Topic Readings and Activities Assessment

Week 1


Introduction to the semester and outline of topics and assessment tasks.

Task 1 - Issue



Q& As     


Week 2

Studio_01

Week 3

Studio 02

Week 4

Task 1 - Mid task review


Task 1 - Mid task review



Week 5

Folios - What to leave out

Folio compilation

What makes a good folio.
Format and examples.


Week 6 

Studio_03 Studio_03

Week 7 

Studio _04

Studio _04


Week 8

Task 2 - Issue

Task 1 - Hand in

Q&As 

Assessment Task 1 - Due for submission

Week 9 

Studio_05



Week 10

Resume & Position application  - Q&As


What makes a good design resume?


Week 11


 Studio_06

Week 12


Task 2 - Mid task review Task 2 - Mid task review

Week 13

Studio_07



Week 14

Task 2 - Hand in Task 2 - Hand in Task 2 - Hand in

Week 15

Studio_08



Week 16

Assessment Week Assessment Week Assessment Week


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will need to refer to CANVAS as teaching resources may vary according to teaching schedule and task requirements. 

 

Prescribed Texts: There are no compulsory prescribed texts in this course. 
 
You are advised to look at the Learning Hub at myRMIT site for ongoing updated information. 
A range of learning resources and references are provided throughout the year. 
You will require a personal storage device and tools as outlined in tool kit list. 
RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. 

 

The Learning Lab 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab 

 

Study Support 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support 

 
RMIT Library. 
You will also have access to the library resources. 
Among the library’s electronic resources is the ability to access Lynda.com for online tutorials and lessons. You may be given these tutorials (and other resources) to supplement your classroom learning. The University Library has extensive resources for Design students. 
 

RMIT Library has produced the following: 
subject guide that includes quality online and print resources for your studies. 

https://rmit.libguides.com/alldesign 

  



Overview of Assessment

Assessment methods must be chosen to ensure that promoting products and services can be practically demonstrated. Methods must include assessment of knowledge as well as assessment of practical skills.

The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

•direct observation of the candidate promoting products and services to customers

•oral or written questions to determine product knowledge

•case studies to test knowledge of appropriate products and services for different contexts, customers and situations

•role plays in which the candidate demonstrates up-selling techniques

•projects to promotional ideas or suggestions for a particular product or service

•project to research customer preferences for a particular enterprise or context

•review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.


The RMIT student charter summarises your responsibilities as a student as well as those of your teachers. http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf


Assessment Tasks

To demonstrate competency in this course you need to submit the following piece of assessment to a satisfactory standard.

Assessment Task 1: Planning and Coordinating

Due Week 8*

Assessment Task 2: Reviewing Promotional Activities

Due Week 14*


*Due dates for assessment tasks dependent on access to specialist facilities and equipment may change. Please check Canvas regularly as any updates will be communicated by your teacher.

You are required to demonstrate all learning outcomes to a satisfactory standard.
You will receive feedback with verbal and/or written evaluation of your progress within class time. 
The submitted projects will be assessed with written feedback as well as a checklist that relates to separate components of the project and the overall outcome.

This course is assessed for competency.

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessment are:

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 matrices are available through Program Administration. 

Other Information

Attendance: 

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. 

  

Feedback - You will receive verbal and written feedback by teacher on your work. This feedback also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects. 
Student feedback at RMIT 

Student Progress  
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy 

Assessment: 

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (e.g. applying for an extension of time): 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment 

  

On Time Submission and Impact of Late Submission  
On time submission is an important factor in your assessment. Employability skills are embedded in all courses and these include Planning & Organising and Self-management. For this reason, late work impacts on your competency assessment.  
Submissions that are assessed as Not Satisfactory can be re-submitted once and this is only permitted during the period that the competency is scheduled. 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism: 

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. 

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

Submissions 
When submitting work for assessment you are required to complete a declaration of authorship. This must be done for every summative assessment task. This statement acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications. For non-digital submission use the printed form provided. For digital online submission please use e Submission process. 

Information about your studies: 

You can access My Studies through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students 

  

  

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning: 

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 

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