Course Title: Apply project life cycle management processes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: BUSM8873C

Course Title: Apply project life cycle management processes

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5398 - Diploma of Applied Technologies

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Phillip Morris

phillip.morris@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

Nil

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in implementing project life cycle management processes. 
It applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	BSBPMG417 Apply project life cycle management processes
Element:	1. Assist in establishing project
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Identify and clarify project initiation documentation where required 1.2 Establish relationship between the project and broader organisational strategies and goals 1.3 Assist in negotiating and documenting project objectives, outcomes and benefits 1.4 Assist in establishing the project governance structure 1.5 Assist in drafting a project charter for approval
Element:	2. Support project planning and design processes
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Support breakdown of project objectives into achievable project deliverables 2.2 Assist in identifying project stages, and key requirements for stage completion 2.3 Identify project milestones and map clearly against time and objectives 2.4 Assist in consolidating associated plans and baselines in project management plan 2.5 Support negotiation with relevant stakeholders and project authority to gain approval of project plan
Element:	3. Assist with project control and execution
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Maintain and update records against project deliverables and plans at required intervals 3.2 Prepare status reports on project progress and identified issues 3.3 Assist with undertaking an impact analysis of proposed changes to the project 3.4 Maintain relevant project logs and registers accurately and regularly to assist with project audit 3.5 Update associated plans to reflect project progress against baselines and approved changes
Element:	4. Assist with project finalisation
Performance Criteria:	4.1 Assist with project finalisation activities where required 4.2 Prepare project products and associated documentation for handover to client 4.3 Assist in completing financial, legal and contractual obligations where required 4.4 Contribute perspectives on project performance to assist with project review assessments

Learning Outcomes

Refer to Elements and Performance Criteria     

Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the four clustered competencies (BSBPMG417, MEM234028A, MEM14091A , VU22310) and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.

 

• Reflective journals and group work
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Group/individual work on projects

Cluster Information:

This course is delivered in a cluster (Apply project life cycle management processes) in conjunction with MEM234028A (COMM5978C), MEM14091A (MANU7439C), and VU22310 (MANU7436). You must enrol in all four courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies BSBPMG417, MEM234028A, MEM14091A , VU22310.

Elements and Performance Criteria for BSBPMG417 (BUSM8873C)

1. Assist in establishing project
1.1 Identify and clarify project initiation documentation where required
1.2 Establish relationship between the project and broader organisational strategies and goals
1.3 Assist in negotiating and documenting project objectives, outcomes and benefits
1.4 Assist in establishing the project governance structure
1.5 Assist in drafting a project charter for approval

2. Support project planning and design processes
2.1 Support breakdown of project objectives into achievable project deliverables
2.2 Assist in identifying project stages, and key requirements for stage completion
2.3 Identify project milestones and map clearly against time and objectives
2.4 Assist in consolidating associated plans and baselines in project management plan
2.5 Support negotiation with relevant stakeholders and project authority to gain approval of project plan

3. Assist with project control and execution
3.1 Maintain and update records against project deliverables and plans at required intervals
3.2 Prepare status reports on project progress and identified issues
3.3 Assist with undertaking an impact analysis of proposed changes to the project
3.4 Maintain relevant project logs and registers accurately and regularly to assist with project audit
3.5 Update associated plans to reflect project progress against baselines and approved changes

4. Assist with project finalisation
4.1 Assist with project finalisation activities where required
4.2 Prepare project products and associated documentation for handover to client
4.3 Assist in completing financial, legal and contractual obligations where required
4.4 Contribute perspectives on project performance to assist with project review assessments

 

Elements and Performance Criteria for MEM234028A (COMM5978C) 

1. Develop technical documentation 1.1 Evaluate the requirement for technical documentation, including purpose, scope and intended audience
1.2 Consult original sources of engineering and other technical data
1.3 Determine the required layout, style, content and resources required for production of documentation
1.4 Draft technical documentation and verify for accuracy against standards and other original sources
1.5 Develop review and version control procedures
1.6 Submit technical documentation, version control and review procedures for approval 
1.7 Develop and apply a technical documentation archiving system that complies with organisational policy and applicable legislative and regulatory requirements

2. Produce and distribute technical documentation 
2.1 Produce technical documentation and apply version and distribution controls
2.2 Distribute technical documentation

3. Monitor usage and revise technical documentation 
3.1 Monitor the usage of technical documentation
3.2 Revise and improve technical documentation, when necessary
3.3 Apply version and distribution controls to revised technical documentation

 

Elements and Performance Criteria for MEM14091A (MANU7439C)

1. Investigate scope of engineering task 
1.1 Identify manufacturing engineering and related fundamentals to be integrated into engineering task
1.2 Review current functions and features of manufacturing plant, methods and processes, including production control, process maintenance options, and continuous improvement and lean manufacturing-related systems and processes
1.3 Identify stakeholders to be consulted 
1.4 Confirm WHS, regulatory requirements, risk management and organisational procedures
1.5 Review software techniques required for task analysis and graphics 

2. Integrate manufacturing fundamentals 2.1 Plan the task
2.2 Communicate, cooperate and negotiate with stakeholders, as required
2.3 Use systems thinking to address contingencies and constraints, problem solving and decision making, and continuous improvement to achieve integration task
2.4 Integrate manufacturing fundamentals to achieve task objectives
2.5 Seek technical and professional assistance or clarification of design information, as required 

3. Report results
3.1 Record results of investigation, evaluation and integration
3.2 Provide documentation, such as diagrams, graphics, flow charts and calculations

 

Elements and Performance Criteria for VU22310 (MANU7436)

1. Analyse Industry 4.0
1.1 Source information on Industry 4.0 and the Industrial revolution context
1.2 Examine the key aspects of Industry 4.0
1.3 Examine how Industry 4.0 is being implemented in different industry sectors, both nationally and internationally 
1.4 Evaluate the potential impact of Industry 4.0 on the future of manufacturing and its relationship with Lean Manufacturing
1.5 Examine the concepts and key features of System Analysis and Programming (SAP) and Product Lifecycle Management in relation to Industry 4.0
1.6 Document and present information and research findings on Industry 4.0

2. Develop and maintain skills and attributes for Industry 4.0
2.1 Review the knowledge and skills requirements and professional behaviours of workers in Industry 4.0
2.2 Review own professional skills and attributes to develop strategies for continuous learning
2.3 Develop strategies to maintain currency with technological advances and their applications within Industry 4.0 environment 

3. Comply with organisational requirements
3.1 Identify employment rights, responsibilities and obligations
3.2 Prepare, monitor and review own work plans against organisation requirements
3.3 Manage own time and prioritise competing demands to achieve personal, team and the organisation's goals and objectives.
3.4 Communicate and interact effectively with others, face to face and through appropriate communication means and according to the organisation’s policy

4. Manage information
4.1 Identify and locate information needs 
4.2 Handle and use information in a productive manner by structuring and prioritising information for relevance to needs
4.3 Document outcomes of information gathering within specified time frames and to organisational standards
4.4 Store information to the requirements of the organisation’s management information system
4.5 Apply organisational information security procedures and manage risks to protect networks, computers, programs and data from attack, damage or unauthorised access, in consultation with relevant personnel

5. Work with multidisciplinary, virtual and multinational teams
5.1 Conduct and document a requirements analysis to define system, user and team requirements 
5.2 Identify organisational relationships in Industry 4.0 environments 
5.3 Contribute to the self-organisation of teams to meet the requirements analysis and organisational objectives
5.4 Identify communication, information and data flows within and between teams
5.5 Contribute and foster cooperation within and between teams, resolving issues as they arise
5.6 Review and determine ongoing nature of the team against met objectives

6.Promote and capitalise on change and innovation
6.1 Recognise own role in contributing to addressing emerging challenges, opportunities and improvements in Industry 4.0 work environments
6.2 Gather and review information which contributes to the development of an idea or an improvement solution
6.3 Seek feedback on ideas or improvement solutions, and discuss and develop options and possible variations
6.4 Present ideas or improvement solutions through the development of a business case or through graphical modelling tools to the appropriate personnel 
6.5 Work with others to introduce change and innovation

 

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course and other four clustered competencies are mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base
EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering
fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information
sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice
in the area of practice.
EA 2. Engineering Application Ability
EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes
EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency  BSBPMG417, MEM234028A, MEM14091A, and VU22310. in the Assessment Matrix. 

 

Teaching Schedule

Week	Topic	Assessment
1	Project life-cycle. Introduction to project management software. Project planning. (Teams, Responsibilities, Workflow and Timeline)
2	Technical documentation. Specifying mechanical equipment and risk assessment.
3	Technical documentation. Specifying electrical equipment and risk assessment.
4	MPS Project 1. Planning, and Safety
5	MPS Project 1. Write specifications and competency development.	Knowledge Test 1
6	MPS Project 1. Managing the project
7	MPS Project 1. Managing the project
8	MPS Project 1. Managing the project
9	MPS Project 1. Managing the project
10	MPS Project 1. Approvals	MPS Project 1
11	MPS Project 2. Brief, workflow, timeline and costings. Safety	Knowledge Test 2
12	MPS Project 2. Specifications, and competency development plan
13	MPS Project 2. Managing the project
14	MPS Project 2 . Managing the project
15	MPS Project 2. Managing the project
16	MPS Project 2. Approvals	MPS Project 2
17-18	Final assessments

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Overview of Assessment

Assessment 1: Assignment

Assessment 2: Project 1

Assessment 3: Project 2

These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix 

Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered	Assessment 1 Assignment	Assessment 2 Project 1	Assessment 3 Project 2
1.1		x	x
1.2		x	x
1.3		x	x
1.4		x	x
1.5		x	x
2.1		x	x
2.2		x	x
2.3		x	x
2.4		x	x
2.5		x	x
3.1		x	x
3.2		x	x
3.3		x	x
3.4		x	x
3.5		x	x
4.1		x	x
4.2		x	x
4.3		x	x
4.4		x	x

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Assignment

Assessment 2: Project 1

Assessment 3: Project 2

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Mapping Matrix 

Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered	Assessment 1 Assignment	Assessment 2 Project 1	Assessment 3 Project 2
1.1		x	x
1.2		x	x
1.3		x	x
1.4		x	x
1.5		x	x
2.1		x	x
2.2		x	x
2.3		x	x
2.4		x	x
2.5		x	x
3.1		x	x
3.2		x	x
3.3		x	x
3.4		x	x
3.5		x	x
4.1		x	x
4.2		x	x
4.3		x	x
4.4		x	x

 

 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Assessment	EA1.1	EA1.2	EA1.3	EA1.4	EA1.5	EA1.6	EA2.1	EA2.2	EA2.3	EA2.4	EA3.1	EA3.2	EA3.3	EA3.4	EA3.5	EA3.6
Knowledge Test	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Project 1	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
Project 2	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X	X
ALL ASSESSMENTS (BSBPMG417)	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
ALL ASSESSMENTS (MEM234028A)	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
ALL ASSESSMENTS (MEM14091A)	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
ALL ASSESSMENTS (VU22310)	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	2

 

0 (Blank)	Graduate attribute is not assessed
1	Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element
2	Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element
3	Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

 

 

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• Relevant
• Current
• Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

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If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager. 
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Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


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