Course Title: Plan industrial computer systems projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2022
Course Code: BUSM7830C
Course Title: Plan industrial computer systems projects
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School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6121 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Mohammad Hassan
Ph: +61 3 9925 4700
Email: mohammad.hassan@rmit.edu.au
Program Manager
Dr. A R M Muniruzzaman (Munir)
Ph:+61 3 9925 4415
Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
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
UEENEEE101A
Course Description
This unit covers development and documentation of industrial computer systems project proposals, milestones and completions .The unit encompasses, establishing budgets, critical path analysis, development of workflow strategies, documenting, presenting and negotiating budgets and timelines.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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UEENEED148A Plan industrial computer systems projects |
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1 Prepare to plan project. |
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2 Develop project plan proposal. |
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3 Obtain approval for project plan. |
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the four clustered competencies (UEENEED148A, UEENEEE015B, UEENEEE137A, UEENEEK132A) and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Lecture
• Tutorial
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster (Computer Project 1) in conjunction with UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C), UEENEEE137A (OHTH5731C) & EEET7031C (UEENEEK132A). You must enrol in all four courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies UEENEEE015B, UEENEED148A, UEENEEE137A and UEENEEK132A.
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEEE137A (OHTH5731C)
1 Identify and document hazards and risks.
1.1 Hazards are identified the appropriate persons involved and in accordance with compliance procedures.
Note: Typically this will relate to such things as: The type of job, Electrical conditions, Energy levels, Radiation levels, Toxic substances, Airborne particles, Pressure discharge, Explosive atmosphere, Work-site location, General work-site conditions, Specific work location, Moving parts, Tools and equipment, Workers competence and/or capacity and/or personal effects
1.2 Risks associated with identified hazards are determined in consultation with others and documented in accordance with compliance procedures.
1.3 Provision is made to accommodate changes to documentation should unforseen hazards be identified.
2 Assign levels of risk and develop and document control measures.
2.1 Level of risk is assigned for each identified hazard in accordance with the regulations and following compliance procedures.
2.2 Control measures are developed for hazard, level of risk and activity to eliminate and/or mitigate the risk following compliance procedures.
2.3 Hazard, level of risk and control measures are agreed to and documented in consultation with all involved in accordance with compliance procedures.
3 Monitor and review the control measures.
3.1 Documented control measures are made available for reference by all involved with the work.
3.2 Control measures are modified where required in consultation with all involved with the work in accordance with compliance procedures.
3.3 Documentation of hazards, risk control measures and their application are filed in accordance with compliance procedures.
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEEK132A (EEET7031C)
1 Prepare to develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues.
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work
1.3 The extent of the environmental and sustainability issues are determined from performance specifications and situation reports and in consultation with relevant persons
1.4 Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work
1.5 Effective strategies are determined to ensure solution development and implementation is carried out efficiently
2 Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues.
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed
2.2 Knowledge of sustainability is applied to developing strategies to address greenhouse gas and sustainability issues
2.3 Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to environmental and sustainability issues are set in accordance with established procedures
2.4 Approaches to resolving environmental and sustainability issues are analysed to provide most effective solutions
2.5 Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively consistent with regulatory requirements and enterprise policy
2.6 Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational or professional standards
3 Document strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues.
3.1 Solutions to environmental and sustainability issues are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary
3.2 Adopted solutions are documented, including instructions for implementation that incorporates risk control measures to be followed
3.3 Appropriately competent and qualified persons required to implement solutions to environmental and sustainability issues are coordinated in accordance with regulatory requirements and enterprise policy (See Note)
3.4 Justification for strategies used to solve environmental and sustainability issues is documented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with professional standards
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C)
1 Prepare to develop design briefs.
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
1.2 Established techniques for project planning are reviewed are adopted in accordance with organisation policies.
1.3 The scope of the project is evaluated and project parameters established using a formal evaluation/survey processes.
1.4 Criteria from other related works impacting on the project are determined from specification of other work, site visits and/or discussion with appropriate person(s).
1.5 Project budget is established by setting realistic expectations of deliverables and in consideration of tangible quality differences that result in the deliver the best value.
2 Develop design briefs.
2.1 Design brief is developed to include scenarios/requirements established in consultation with appropriate person(s), and regulatory requirements.
2.2 Design brief is developed in collaboration with all relevant design professionals and contractors involved in the project.
2.3 Competent persons required for the project are identified and their roles specified in the design brief.
2.4 Project design brief is reviewed against all inputs and adjusted to rectify any anomalies.
2.5 Project design brief proposal is documented in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
3 Obtain approval for design briefs.
3.1 Project design brief is presented and discussed with person(s) of higher authority.
3.2 Alterations to the project design brief resulting from the presentation/discussion are negotiated with person(s) of higher authority within the constraints of organisation policy.
3.3 Final project design brief is documented and approval obtained from appropriate person(s).
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course and other two 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 cluster of competencies UEENEED148A, UEENEEE015B, UEENEEE137A,UEENEEK132A in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for the 4 clustered competencies (UEENEED148A, UEENEEE015B, UEENEEE137A,UEENEEK132A) is detailed below:
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Established techniques for project planning are reviewed are adopted in accordance with organisation policies. UEENEEE015B 1.2 The scope of the project is evaluated and project parameters established using a formal evaluation/survey processes. UEENEEE015B 1.3 Criteria from other related works impacting on the project are determined from specification of other work, site visits and/or discussion with appropriate person(s). UEENEEE015B 1.4 |
· Make a project team of 2-3 members. · Discuss with your team and determine- o what a project is and what's not. o the project management approach that would support your project, i.e. § value-driven, or § socio-technical, or § project management, or § knowledge management. o project development approach, i.e. § Waterfall Method or § Iterative Development (Any of these) –Rapid Applications Development (RAD) –Prototyping –Spiral Development –Extreme Programming |
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· Project budget is established by setting realistic expectations of deliverables and in consideration of tangible quality differences that result in the deliver the best value. UEENEEE015B 1.5 · Design brief is developed to include scenarios/requirements established in consultation with the appropriate person(s), and regulatory requirements. UEENEEE015B 2.1 · Design brief is developed in collaboration with all relevant design professionals and contractors involved in the project. UEENEEE015B 2.2 · Competent persons required for the project are identified and their roles specified in the design brief. UEENEEE015B 2.3 |
· Identify and document any hazards of the computer project your team is considering. · Apply the concept of a project’s Measurable Organizational Value (MOV). o the project’s goal o measure of success o Desired Value of the IT Project o the desired area of impact: Strategic/ Customer/Financial/Operational/ Social? o Develop an Appropriate Metric o Time Frame for Achieving the MOV o MOV statement |
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· Compare the alternative solutions o Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) o Total Benefits of Ownership (TBO) |
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· The extent of the environmental and sustainability issues are determined from performance specifications and situation reports and in consultation with relevant persons. UEENEEK132A 1.3 · Effective strategies are determined to ensure solution development and implementation is carried out efficiently. UEENEEK132A 1.4 · Solutions to environmental and sustainability issues are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary. UEENEEK132A 3.1 · Justification for strategies used to solve environmental and sustainability issues is documented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with professional standards. UEENEEK132A 3.4 |
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· Determine what type of organization you are to undertake your project, i.e. formal (functional, pure project, and matrix) or informal organizational and why you have preferred such organization. · Determine what type of project team you would be to accomplish the project, i.e. o Work Groups o Pseudo Teams o Potential Teams o Real Teams o High-Performance Teams · Develop a table of Stakeholder Analysis to- o define a role for each stakeholder – e.g., champion, consultant, decision maker, ally, rival, foe, etc. o identify an objective for each stakeholder – e.g., provide resources, guidance, expertise, acceptance, approval, etc. o determine the degree of influence each stakeholder has on a scale of 0 (no influence) to 5 (can terminate the project) o identify a strategy for each stakeholder – e.g., build, maintain, improve, re-establish the relationship. |
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· Develop the Project Schedule using tools (any of these)- o Gantt Charts o Project Network Diagrams o Activity on the Node (AON) o Critical Path Analysis o Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) o Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) |
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· Apply the concepts and ideas on your project in order to develop a change management plan. This plan should focus on assessing the organization’s willingness and ability to change, developing a change strategy, implementing and tracking the progress toward achieving the change and then evaluating whether the change was successful and documenting the lessons learned from those experiences. o A list that identifies the change sponsor(s), target(s), and agent(s) of change o A change assessment- Assess the two of the team member’s willingness, readiness, and ability to change. o A change strategy - Develop and discuss a strategy for change. Your strategy should be based on one or a combination of the following approaches: · Rational- Empirical · Normative- Re-education · Power- Coercive · Environmental- Adaptive o A process for monitoring the change initiative- Develop a process for tracking the progress of your change management plan. o Provision to cope the changed situation in the context of risks control and sustainability. |
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Reflective Journal Due Presentation Due |
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Report Due Final Exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resource materials will be available on Canvas.
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Reflective Journal
Assessment 2: Assignment 1
Assessment 3: Assignment 2
Assessment 4: Assignment 3
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/Performance Criteria | Reflective Journal | Assignment 1 | Assignment 2 | Assignment 3 |
1.1 | x | x | x | x |
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1.3 | x | x | x | x |
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2.5 | x | x | x | x |
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3.1 | x | x | x | x |
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Assessment Tasks
• Reflective Journal -Week 16
• Tests -Due on Week 7,15, 18
• Assignment -Given on Week 2, Different stages- Due on Week 4,16,17
To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Due Dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.
Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)
You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.
If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEEE015B Elements & Performance Criteria
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Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 14 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Reflective Journal | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Tests | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assignment | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs UEENEED148A Elements & Performance Criteria
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Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 26 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
Reflective Journal | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Tests | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assignment | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs UEENEEE137A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEEE137A Elements & Performance Criteria |
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Assessment vs UEENEEK132A Elements & Performance Criteria
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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies |
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEE015B |
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEED148A |
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEE137A |
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEK132A |
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Graduate attribute is not assessed. |
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Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element. |
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Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element. |
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Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element. |
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- Relevant
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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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