Course Title: Manage personal work priorities and professional development
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2020
Course Code: EMPL7076C
Course Title: Manage personal work priorities and professional development
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6164 - Advanced Diploma of Conveyancing
Course Contact: Callie Harvey
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5772
Course Contact Email: callie.harvey@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Sukant Arora
sukant.arora@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 create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks. It applies to individuals working in managerial positions who have excellent organisational skills. The work ethic of individuals in this role has a significant impact on the work culture and patterns of behaviour of others as managers at this level are role models in their work environment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development |
Element: |
1. Establish personal work goals |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Serve as a positive role model in the workplace through personal work planning 1.2 Ensure personal work goals, plans and activities reflect the organisation’s plans, and own responsibilities and accountabilities 1.3 Measure and maintain personal performance in varying work conditions, work contexts and when contingencies occur |
Element: |
2. Set and meet own work priorities |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Take initiative to prioritise and facilitate competing demands to achieve personal, team and organisational goals and objectives 2.2 Use technology efficiently and effectively to manage work priorities and commitments 2.3 Maintain appropriate work-life balance, and ensure stress is effectively managed and health is attended to |
Element: |
3. Develop and maintain professional competence |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Assess personal knowledge and skills against competency standards to determine development needs, priorities and plans 3.2 Seek feedback from employees, clients and colleagues and use this feedback to identify and develop ways to improve competence 3.3 Identify, evaluate, select and use development opportunities suitable to personal learning style/s to develop competence 3.4 Participate in networks to enhance personal knowledge, skills and work relationships 3.5 Identify and develop new skills to achieve and maintain a competitive edge |
Learning Outcomes
Performance Evidence
Evidence of the ability to:
- use business technology to create and use systems and processes to organise and prioritise tasks and commitments
- measure and maintain personal work performance including assessing competency against competency standards and seeking feedback
- maintain an appropriate work-life balance to manage personal health and stress
- participate in networks
- develop a personal development plan which includes career objectives and an action plan
- develop new skills.
Knowledge Evidence
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
- explain principles and techniques involved in the management and organisation of:
- performance measurement
- personal behaviour, self-awareness and personality traits identification
- a personal development plan
- personal goal setting
- time
- discuss management development opportunities and options for self
- describe methods for achieving a healthy work-life balance
- outline organisation s policies, plans and procedures
- explain types of learning style/s and how they relate to the individual
- describe types of work methods and practices that can improve personal performance.
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course including self-paced and collaborative classroom based activities.
The self-paced activities will be delivered thought various technology platforms and may include your contribution to wikis and discussion threads, reflective journals, quizzes and interactive sessions.
The collaborative classroom based activities will include group discussion, group problem solving activities and opportunities to practice your skills in a simulated/real workplace environment.
We expect you to participate and contribute in all scheduled learning activities.
Teaching Schedule
This course is comprised of one competency: BSBWOR501/EMPL7076C Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Developement.
(Please note that this schedule is subject to change)
Course Schedule: Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development Semester 1, 2020 | |||
Week |
Topic |
Collaborate Sessions / Workshop |
Assessment |
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Week 1 February 10
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Introduction to the course, schedules, Program Orientation |
Collaborate Session (Tuesday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
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Week 2 February 17 |
Establish personal work goals
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Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
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Week 3 February 24 |
Establish personal work goals |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
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Week 4 March 2 |
Establish personal work goals |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
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Week 5 March 9 |
Set and meet own work priorities |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
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Week 6 March 16 |
Set and meet own work priorities |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
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Week 7 March 23 |
Set and meet own work priorities |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
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Week 8 March 30 |
Preparing for success on AT1 |
Workshop (TBC) |
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Week 9 April 6 |
AT1 Clarifications |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
Assessment 1 (Due by 12 April, 23:59 PM) |
| Mid-Semester Break | |||
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Week 10 April 20 |
Develop and maintain professional competence |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
AT1 Feedback (Due by 26 April, 23:59 PM) |
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Week 11 April 27 |
Preparing for success on AT2 |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
AT1 re-submissions (Due by 3 May, 23:59 PM) |
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Week 12 May 4 |
Develop and maintain professional competence |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
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Week 13 May 11 |
Develop and maintain professional competence |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
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Week 14: May 18 |
Develop and maintain professional competence |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
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Week 15 May 25
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AT2 Clarifications |
Collaborate Session (Monday 18:00-19:00 PM) |
Assessment 2 (Due by 31 May, 23:59 PM) |
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Week 16 June 1 |
Feedback and review |
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AT2 Feedback (Due by 7 June, 23:59 PM) |
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Week 17 June 8 |
Re-submissions if required |
AT2 re-submissions (Due by 14 June, 23:59 PM) |
The nominal hours associated with this are a guide only and represent the total teaching time and student effort required to successfully complete the course. This may include not only scheduled classes but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities including the self - paced activities in the workbooks.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Online learning materials can be accessed by going into the RMIT's Learning Management System, Canvas.
The online learning materials listed may include:
- Course outlines
- Power point Presentations
- Supporting Reading material
- Industry relevant articles
- Activities
Overview of Assessment
Assessment Conditions
Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the industry capability - workplace effectiveness field of work and include access to:
- workplace equipment and resources
- case studies and, where possible, real situations
- interaction with others.
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.
Assessment Tasks
You will demonstrate competency by undertaking two assessments. You must successfully complete all assessments to be deemed competent in this unit.
Assessment Task 1: Written Questions
Due: Sunday, 12 April 2020
Summary and Purpose: The purpose of this assessment is for you to show how you can manage your work position by showing your organisational skills. There is a work ethic required of you in your workplace and your role will have a significant impact on the work culture and patterns of behaviour of others.
Assessment Instructions: In this assessment you will answer a set number of questions. This is an individual task; however, you are required to get information, feedback and ideas from your assessor and work colleagues to help complete the tools.
Assessment Task 2: Work Integrated Learning (WIL) Journal
Due: Sunday, 31 May 2020
Summary and Purpose: The journal is about your learning experience. The purpose of this assessment is for you to show how you can manage your work position by showing your organisational skills. You are expected to write a reflective journal using the DIEP writing style as explained in RMIT learning lab instructions.
Assessment Instructions: The journal must be one continuous piece of writing in a series of paragraphs. Avoid report format - bullet points, tables and figures. No referencing is required. You must have a main heading for the journal and can have sub-headings.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix that maps all the assessment is available on Canvas.
Other Information
Submission Requirements
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use the Assessment task document that includes a declaration and statement of authorship.
- Each page of your assessment should include a footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers.
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 do to improve and will 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).
Extensions, Special Consideration and Adjustment to Assessments
Extensions:
Extensions are available for unforeseen circumstances of a short-term nature.
An application form must be submitted to the school at least one working day before the due date of the assessment.
Extensions can be approved for a maximum of one week (seven calendar days) past the due date for an assessment. (Where students need an extension exceeding one week they must instead apply for special consideration.)
Special consideration:
Special consideration is available for unexpected circumstances outside students’ control. These include but are not limited to: unexpected short-term ill health, and unavoidable family, work, cultural or religious commitments.
An application for special consideration is made in advance of an assessment wherever possible but will normally be accepted within five working days after the assessment date
For more information, see the Special Consideration page of the RMIT website.
Adjustments to Assessment:
RMIT provides several adjustments to assessment for students experiencing ongoing or long-term circumstances. Find the right one for your circumstances here.
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 the unit of competency you are studying.
The following grades are available for this course.
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for assessment
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