Course Title: Manage computer systems/electronics projects
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2023
Course Code: BUSM6548C
Course Title: Manage computer systems/electronics projects
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
School: 520T Future Technologies
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6176 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Course Contact: Mohammad Hassan
Course Contact Phone: +61399254700
Course Contact Email: mohammad.hassan@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teachers
Mohammad Hassan
Phone: +61 3 9925 4700
Email: mohammad.hassan@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
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 course involves the skills and knowledge required to manage computer systems/electronics projects.
It includes establishing project scope, managing computer systems/electronics projects, and completing and reporting on projects.
This course is delivered and assessed with the following courses in a cluster called computer project 2
Commission industrial computer systems UEECS0004
Participate in development and follow a personal competency development plan UEECD0027
Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems UEECD0012
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
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UEEEC0043 Manage computer systems/electronics projects |
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1 Establish the scope of the projects |
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2 Manage computer systems/electronics projects |
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3 Complete projects and document |
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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
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Practical/Workshop
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
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 UEEEC0043 in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week |
Class content (topics) |
Unit of competency and performance Criteria |
Assessments |
Week 1 |
Project Scope, Stakeholders & Resources |
UEEEC0043_1.2 Project deliverables and objectives are determined from project planning, other relevant documentation and/or discussions with appropriate person/s UEEEC0043_1.6 Processes and procedures to manage the project scope are developed from discussions with relevant person/s and in accordance with project requirements UEEEC0043_1.8 Project plan is developed which meets project requirements and is in accordance with workplace standards and procedures UEECD0012_1.2 Scope of program or project is identified from design brief specification and/or relevant documentation and in consultation with relevant person/s |
Assessment Task 1: Reflective Journal |
Week 2 |
Industry Standards & Competency Development |
UEECD0027_1.1 Nature of competency-based training is determined from consultation with relevant person/s UEECD0027_1.2 Responsibilities/obligations of trainees/learners, employers, trainers and assessors are identified from discussions with relevant person/s UEECD0027_1.3 Competency development plans are confirmed in consultation with relevant person/s |
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Week 3 |
OHS Policies, Processes and Procedures & Risk |
UEEEC0004_1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures in preparation for the work are followed UEEEC004_1.3 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and risk control measures implemented UEEEC004_1.4 Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite UEEEC004_2.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for relevant work area are identified, obtained and applied UEECS0004_1.1 WHS/OHS programs are implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures UEECD0012_1.3 Potential, perceived and actual risk events in electrotechnology systems risks are identified for contribution, documented and analysed in consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Week 4 |
Risk Management |
UEEEC0043_1.7 Risks are identified and strategies developed to ensure project outcomes are achieved to the required quality standards specified in the project requirements UEEEC0043_2.3 Risk events are monitored and project plan strategies implemented to ensure that outcomes are achieved to the required quality standards specified in the project requirements UEEEC0004_1.7 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no damage has occurred in accordance with workplace procedures UEEEC0004_1.8 Circuits are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures UEEEC0004_2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed UEECS0004_3.1 WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed UEECD0012_1.4 Risk management processes and workplace procedures are produced for incorporation into work and project plans to ensure Risk management methods, tools and techniques are used in the analysis and documentation of identified risk events UEECD0012_1.5 Risk management techniques are used to analyse electrotechnology systems risks and risk events, options are assessed and risk approaches recommended to relevant person/s for approval UEECD0012_1.6 Draft risk management processes and workplace procedures are developed and communicated with stakeholders for the management of risk factors UEECD0012_1.7 Risk management processes and workplace procedures are submitted to relevant person/s for approval in accordance with workplace procedures UEECD0012_1.8 WHS/OHS risk control measures are submitted for incorporation in risk management strategies in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant industry standards outcomes are achieved UEECD0012_2.1 Risk management processes and workplace procedures are produced for incorporation into work and project plans to ensure outcomes are achieved |
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Week 5 |
Work Breakdown Structure |
UEEEC0043_1.3 Work breakdown structure (WBS) is developed to identify component parts of the project in accordance with workplace procedures UEEEC0043_1.4 Major milestones and deliverables are identified UEEEC0043_2.2 Achievement of project outcomes is delegated to relevant person/s in accordance with project deliverables and objectives |
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Week 6 |
Procurement Processes |
UEEEC0043_1.5 Resources needed to meet project outcome are determined UEEEC0043_2.4 Procurement processes and procedures are monitored to ensure on-time supply of equipment and materials and in accordance with organisation policy UEEEC004_1.6 Tools, equipment, applications and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety |
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Week 7 |
Commissioning |
UEECS0004_1.8 Verification of the project technical design modification, installation and/or maintenance of system and equipment parameters is frequently made against specifications and workplace procedures UEEEC0004_1.1 WHS/OHS processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied UEECS0004_2.2 Testing/measuring devices are connected and set up in accordance with relevant industry standards UEECS0004_2.6 Systems commissioning workplace procedures are performed in accordance with relevant industry standards UEECS0004_2.7 Commissioning is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles UEECS0004_3.3 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures UEECS0004_3.4 Commissioning results and work completion are notified to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Week 8 |
Commissioning |
UEECS0004_2.2 Testing/measuring devices are connected and set up in accordance with relevant industry standards UEECS0004_2.3 Measurements and adjustments are made to computer equipment to provide optimum system performance in accordance with system specifications and/or relevant industry standards |
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Week 9 |
Conflict and Ethical Challenges |
UEEEC0043_2.7 Conflict/s at worksite and/or between stakeholders, clients and regulators are identified and managed in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Week 10 |
Contingency Plan |
UEECS0004_2.4 Decisions for dealing with unplanned situations are dealt with in consultation with relevant person/s and job specifications in accordance with relevant industry standards UEECS0004_2.5 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes |
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Week 11 |
Change Management |
UEEEC0043_2.8 Variations are managed in accordance with agreed processes and project requirements UEECD0012_2.2 Activities are monitored to identify variations and responses are submitted to relevant person/s for approval in accordance with risk management processes and workplace procedures UEECD0012_2.3 Agreed risk responses are revised for implementation contribution and plans modified to reflect changing project objectives in accordance with risk management processes and workplace procedures |
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Week 12 |
Project Progress |
UEEEC0043_2.6 Project progress is monitored against schedule, quality requirements and budget UEEEC0043_2.9 Project records are maintained and progress reports prepared and forwarded to all relevant person/s UEECD0012_3.1 Project outcomes are reviewed for contribution with relevant person/s to determine effectiveness of risk management processes in accordance with workplace procedures |
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Week 13 |
Performance Analysis and Quality Monitoring |
UEEEC0043 2.5 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes UEECS0004_1.4 Relevant person/s is consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite UEECS0004_ 1.5 System operating parameters are identified by reviewing system specifications and component technical data UEECS0004_1.6 Tools, equipment, applications and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety |
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Week 14 |
Project Evaluation |
UEEEC0043_3.1 Project outcomes are reviewed against original plan, implemented risk strategies, project requirements, safety record and budget UEECS0004_3.1 WHS/OHS risk control work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed |
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Week 15 |
Competencies Assessment |
UEECD0027_2.1 Competency development plan is followed UEECD0027_2.2 Opportunities to practise skills and apply knowledge relevant to competencies are followed UEECD0027_2.3 Assistance is sought from relevant person/s to overcome difficulties in developing skills and applying knowledge in relevant competencies UEECD0027_2.4 Progress in competency development is self-monitored against the competency development plan and workplace procedures UEECD0027_2.5 Modifications to the competency development plan are made in consultation with appropriate person/s UEECD0027_2.6 Obligations are met for periodic and timely reporting of competency development activities |
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Week 16 |
Project Completion |
UEEEC0043_1-3 Work breakdown structure (WBS) is developed to identify component parts of the project in accordance with workplace procedures UEECS0004_1-3 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and risk control measures implemented UEECD0027_1-2 Responsibilities/obligations of trainees/learners, employers, trainers and assessors are identified from discussions with relevant person/s |
Assessment Task 2: Project Stage 1 |
Week 17 |
Project Documentation |
UEEEC0043_3.2 Project completion acceptance is sought from relevant person/s and handed over in accordance with organisation policy and workplace procedures UEECS0004_3.3 Adjustment settings are documented in accordance with workplace procedures UEECS0004_3.2 Risk issues and recommended improvements are identified, documented and submitted to relevant person/s for approval to be incorporated into ongoing and/or future program, project or plans UEECD0012_3.1 Outcomes are documented in accordance with workplace procedures UEECD0012_3.3 Outcomes are documented in accordance with workplace procedures |
Assessment Task 2: Project Stage 2 |
Week 18 |
Project Report Submission |
UEECS0004_1-3 UEECD0012_1-3 UEECD0027_1-3 UEEEC0043_1-3 |
Assessment Task 3: Final Test |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas>Computer Project 2 and may be provided with additional materials in class.
List of relevant recommended 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.
The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through:
The Learning Lab
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab
The Study Support Hub
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub
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
Assessment 1: Reflective Journal
Assignment 2: Project
Assessment 3: Final Test
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for ‘Competency’. To be assessed as ‘Competent’ means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in a course, students will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard.
Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments are:
• CA - Competency Achieved
• NYC - Not Yet Competent
• DNS - Did not submit for assessment.
Students need to successfully complete all assessment tasks satisfactorily to be competent.
Students will have the opportunity to resubmit any assessment deemed unsatisfactory (a minimum of 1 resubmission is allocated per assessment).
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEECS0004 Elements & Performance Criteria
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Assessment vs UEEEC0043 Elements & Performance Criteria
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Assessment vs UEECD0027 Elements & Performance Criteria
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Assessment vs UEECD0012 Elements & Performance Criteria
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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEECS0004 |
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEEEC0043 |
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEECD0027 |
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ALL ASSESSMENTS UEECD0012 |
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Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element. |
Other Information
Attendance:
Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises
It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully.
Information about your studies:
You can access My Course through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students
Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity
Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:
Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification).
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.
Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-creditt
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services
to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
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