Course Title: Undertake project work

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: BUSM6520C

Course Title: Undertake project work

Important Information:

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

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School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5404 - Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Course Contact: Nick Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0791

Course Contact Email: nick.reynolds@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Elvira Lourenco

Email: elvira.lourenco@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 60

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 undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects.

The unit applies to individuals who play a significant role in ensuring a project meets timelines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for the project.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBPMG430 Undertake project work

Element:

1. Establish project parameters

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify project scope

1.2 Define project stakeholders

1.3 Seek clarification from delegating authority of issues related to project and project parameters

1.4 Identify responsibilities of relevant stakeholders and reporting requirements

1.5 Clarify relationship of project to other projects and to the objectives of the organisation

1.6 Identify availability and access of resources for undertaking the project

Element:

2. Develop project plan

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify risks and develop a risk management plan for project, including Work Health and Safety (WHS)

2.2 Develop project budget and timeframe and seek approval from relevant stakeholders

2.3 Consult team members and apply their views in planning the project

2.4 Identify and access appropriate project management tools

2.5 Develop project plan according to project parameters and deliverables

2.6 Finalise project plan and gain necessary approvals to commence project according to documented plan

Element:

3. Administer and monitor project

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Communicate to project team members their responsibilities and project requirements

3.2 Establish and maintain required recordkeeping systems throughout the project

3.3 Implement and monitor plans for managing the project

3.4 Undertake risk management as required

Element:

4. Finalise and review project

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Complete financial recordkeeping associated with project and confirm according to agreed budget

4.2 Complete project documentation and obtain sign-offs for concluding project

4.3 Review project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan

4.4 Document feedback and suggested improvements

Learning Outcomes


This course is structured to provide students with the optimum learning experience in order to demonstrate the skills and knowledge required to undertake a minor project or a section of a larger project.


Details of Learning Activities

A range of learning activities are planned for this course, including self-paced research and collaborative-based activities, The collaborative classroom-based activities will include group discussion, group problem-solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated business environment. We expect you to participate and contribute to all scheduled learning activities.


Teaching Schedule

Weekly Schedule 

BSBPMG430 Undertake Project Work 

Semester 1 2023

Week number 

Week beginning 

Topic 

Assessments 

1 

6 February

Introduction to Undertake Project Work

  

2 

13 February

Establish project parameters #1

 

3 

20 February

Establish project parameters #2

 

4 

27 February

Assessment 1 Meetings (Q&A)

Assessment 1 due

5 

6 March

Develop project plan #1

  

6 

13 March

Develop project plan #2

 

7 

20 March

Develop project plan #3

  

8 

27 March

Assessment 2 Meetings (Q&A)

 

9 

3 April 

Finalise Project Plan 

Assessment 2 due

Mid-Semester Break - 7 April - 16 April inclusive

10 

17 April

Administer, Monitor, Finalise & Review Project #1

  

11 

24 April

Administer, Monitor, Finalise & Review Project #2

  

12 

1 May

Administer, Monitor, Finalise & Review Project #3

  

13 

8 May

Assessment 3 Class Presentation and Meetings

  

14 

15 May

Assessment 3 Class Presentation and Meetings

Assessment 3 due

15 

22 May

Resubmissions

  

16  

29 May

Resubmissions

  

17 

5 June

Grade Entry

  


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of the requirements in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks, for example:

  • direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
  • review of final printed documents
  • demonstration of techniques
  • observation of presentations
  • oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of software applications

You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.


Performance Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

  • undertake project work on a minor project or a section of a larger project.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

  • confirm the quality of project outcomes according to expectations of the organisation
  • consult and communicate with relevant stakeholders to generate input and engagement in planning, implementing and reviewing the project
  • provide support to team members to enable them to achieve deliverables and to transition them as appropriate at completion of the project.


Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

  • project management tools
  • types of documents and other sources of information commonly used in defining the parameters of a project
  • mission, goals, objectives and operations of the organisation
  • relevant legislation and regulations, including work health and safety (WHS) requirements, for project planning
  • project management processes according to policies and procedures of the organisation and including:
  • lines of authority and approvals
  • quality assurance
  • human resources
  • budgets and finance
  • risk management
  • recordkeeping
  • reporting.


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 an 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

Assessment Task

Assessment Method

Task Summary

Assessment Task 1:

Define Project

 

Project and role-play

This task consists of two parts:

 

Part A: Develop project brief.

 

Part B: Conduct meeting and record meeting minutes.

 

Assessment Task 2:

Project Completion and Reflection -

Develop Project Plan

Project and role-play

This task consists of two parts.

 

Part A: Draft Project Plan/Final Project Plan

 

Part B: Meeting

 

Assessment Task 3:

Administer Monitor Finalise and Review Project

 

Project

This task consists of two parts.

 

Part A: Administer and Monitor the Project

 

Part B: Finalise and Review the Project

 

 

 

 

Resubmissions (VET Programs)

If you are found to be unsuccessful (Not Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory) in a Course Assessment Task, you will be allowed one resubmission. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to improve and set a new deadline for the resubmission.

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.

Penalties for Late Submission

Late submissions of assignments without special consideration or extension will automatically be considered a re-submission (see above)


Assessment Matrix

The assessment matrix that maps all the assessments is available on CANVAS.

Other Information

Student Support

Your first point of contact for any support needs with your assessments should be your teacher and assessor. If you require further help, you should consider contacting the following support services at RMIT Student Support.

Assessment Adjustments

Students requiring support or adjustments for their formal assessment tasks should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) for more information on the types of adjustments provided, and access RMIT adjustments to assessment.

Extension of Time

If you require an extension of time to submit an assessment task, you can apply for an extension of time by completing the form at this link, and then emailing it together with your supporting documentary evidence to ryan.gunasekera@rmit.edu.au.

You will be advised of the outcome of your application within 1 business day. Please ensure you read the general information about extension applications before you apply.

Special Consideration

If unexpected circumstances affect your ability to complete an assessment, you can apply for special consideration. For more information, access RMIT special consideration.

Changes to the Assessment Scheme

Where a change to assessment approved by the dean/head of school changes an assessment due date, students will be given at least five working days' notice of the new due date.

Feedback

You can expect to receive marks and feedback on in-course assessment work in time to improve your performance in related assessment tasks later in the course.

Academic Integrity and Misconduct

Students demonstrate academic integrity in their assessment practices by:

  • engaging with assessment activities in an honest way.
  • providing accountability for the authorship and originality of work submitted.
  • acknowledging the work of others and the re-use of original work.

Academic misconduct is addressed in accordance with the Student conduct policy.

Assessment involving research with human participants, their information or their tissue, or animal subjects is carried out in accordance with the Staff ethics and integrity policy.

For further information see the Academic Integrity website.

Review and Appeal

A student may request a review of an assessment result or appeal a final course grade in accordance with the Conduct of Assessment and Appeals section of the Assessment Processes.

Grade Criteria

You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in this unit of competency you are studying.

The following grades are available for this course.

Vocational educational grades:

CA - Competency Achieved

NYC - Not Yet Competent

DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment.

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