Course Title: Manage project scope

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2024

Course Code: BUSM6653C

Course Title: Manage project scope

School: 525T Business & Enterprise

Campus: City Campus

Program: C5405 - Diploma of Project Management

Course Contact: Nick Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61399250791

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Elvira Lourenco

elvira.lourenco@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

In this course you will learn the skills and knowledge required to determine and manage project scope. It involves obtaining project authorisation, developing a scope management plan, and managing the application of project scope controls.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

BSBPMG530 Manage project scope

Element:

1. Conduct project authorisation activities

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Develop and confirm procedures for project authorisation with an appropriate authority

1.2 Obtain authorisation to expend resources

1.3 Confirm project delegations and authorities in project governance arrangements

Element:

2. Define project scope

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Identify and negotiate project boundaries with relevant stakeholders

2.2 Establish measurable project benefits, outcomes and outputs

2.3 Establish a shared understanding of desired project outcomes with relevant stakeholders

2.4 Document scope management plan

Element:

3. Manage project scope control process

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Implement agreed scope management procedures and processes

3.2 Monitor impact of scope changes within established time, cost and quality constraints according to change control procedures

3.3 Identify and document scope management issues and recommend improvements for future projects


Learning Outcomes


On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Details of Learning Activities

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and manage project scope. It involves obtaining project authorisation, developing a scope management plan, and managing the application of project scope controls.


Teaching Schedule

WeekWeek CommencingTopicAssessment / Learning activities
Week 1 12 February 2024

Introduction to the course

  • Staff/student introduction
  • Overview of course
  • Plagiarism, student code of conduct
  • Student support services
  • Course outline and lesson structure
  • 'Rules of engagement'
  • Assessments

Introduction to Project Scope Management

 
Week 2 19 February 2024

Conduct project authorisation activities

 
Week 3 26 February 2024

Conduct project authorisation activities

 

Week 4 4 March 2024

Conduct project authorisation activities

  • AT1 Project Scope Planning

AT1A Due

During Scheduled Class ROLE PLAY MUST ATTEND 

Week 5 11 March 2024

Conduct project authorisation activities

 

Week 6 18 March 2024

Conduct project authorisation activities

  • AT2A Undertake Project Authorisation Activities

AT2A Due

(Sunday 11:59 PM)

Week 7 25 March 2024

Define project scope

 

Mid-Semester Break: 01 to 07 April 2024

Week 8 8 April 2024

Define project scope

  • AT2B Meeting with Stakeholders

AT2B Due

During Scheduled Class ROLE PLAY MUST ATTEND 

Week 9 15 April 2024

Define project scope

 
Week 10 22 April 2024

Define project scope

 
Week 11 29 April 2024

Define project scope

  • AT2C Prepare a Project Scope Management Plan

AT2C Due

(Sunday 11:59 PM)

Week 12 6 May 2024

Manage project scope control process

 
Week 13 13 May 2024

Manage project scope control process

  • AT3A Managing Scope Change

AT3A Due

(Sunday 11:59 PM)

Week 14 20 May 2024

Manage project scope control process

 
Week 15 27 May 2024

Manage project scope control process

  • AT3B Recording Decisions Made During the Project

AT3B Due

(Sunday 11:59 PM)

Week 16 3 June 2024

Lessons Learned and Recommendations

  • AT3C Recording Decisions Made During the Project

AT3C Due

(Sunday 11:59 PM)

Week 17 - 18 10 - 17 June 2024

Assessment Resubmissions

Grade entry

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Available on Canvas


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.


Assessment Tasks

This unit requires you to complete three assessment tasks. You must satisfactorily complete all tasks to achieve competency for this unit. Refer to teaching schedule for assessment due dates.

Assessment Task

Assessment Method

Task Summary

Assessment Task 1:

Conduct project authorisation activities – CBSA Company – Marino Enterprises

 

Project and role-play

Project Scope Planning.

 

Assessment Task 2:

Define project scope – CBSA Company – Indoor sustainable garden wall

Project and role-play

This task consists of three parts.

 

Part A: Undertake Project Authorisation Activities

 

Part B: Meeting with Stakeholders

 

Part C: Prepare a Project Scope Management Plan

 

Assessment Task 3:

Manage project scope control process – CBSA Company – Indoor sustainable garden wall

 

Project

This task consists of three parts.

 

Part A: Managing Scope Change

 

Part B: Recording Decisions Made During the Project

 

Part C: Lessons Learned and Recommendations

 

 

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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