Course Title: Plan industrial computer systems projects

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2023

Course Code: BUSM8896C

Course Title: Plan industrial computer systems projects

Important Information:

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

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School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6176 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

Course Contact: Munir Muniruzzaman

Course Contact Phone: +61399254415

Course Contact Email: munir.muniruzzaman@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

Not applicable

Course Description

In this course you will gain the skills and knowledge required to plan industrial computer systems projects.

The unit includes establishing budgets; conducting critical path analysis; developing workflow strategies; and documenting, presenting and negotiating budgets.

This course is delivered and assessed with the following courses:

UEECD0014  Develop design briefs for electrotechnology projects 
UEECD0016  Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEERE0013  Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEECS0026 Plan industrial computer systems projects

Element:

1 Prepare to plan project

Performance Criteria:

1.1 

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

 

 

1.2 

Project planning techniques are reviewed and implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

 

 

1.3 

Scope of the project is determined from design brief, specifications and/or relevant documentation and discussions with relevant person/s

Element:

2 Develop project plan proposal

Performance Criteria:

2.1 

Estimated plant, material, labour and relevant costs are sought and obtained from relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

 

 

2.2 

Project budget is determined from estimated plant, material, labour and relevant costs in accordance with workplace procedures

 

 

2.3 

Critical path analysis is applied to developing workflow strategies

 

 

2.4 

Sources and availability of materials and human resources required for the project are determined in accordance with workplace procedures

 

 

2.5 

Risk management strategies are sought and obtained for incorporating into the project plan

 

 

2.6 

Project plan is reviewed and adjusted to rectify any anomalies in accordance with design brief, specifications and workplace procedures

 

 

2.7 

Project plan proposal is documented in accordance with workplace procedures

Element:

3 Obtain approval for project plan

Performance Criteria:

3.1 

Project plan is presented and discussed with relevant person/s of authority

 

 

3.2 

Alterations to the project plan resulting from the presentation/discussion are negotiated with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

 

 

3.3 

Final project plan is documented and approval obtained from relevant person/s


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 the four clustered competencies (UEECD0016, UEERE0013, UEECS0026, UEECD0014) 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 (UEECD0016, UEERE0013, UEECS0026, UEECD0014) is detailed below:

Week

Topic

Key contents

Knowledge Evidence

Performance Criteria No.

Performance Criteria Description

Assessments

1

Evolution of IT Projects

Project and its attributes

Relationship between project, program, and portfolio management

The project management & development approach

Key aspects of the project management profession

Project Management Institute (PMI) & Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®)

Team formation

UEECD0014

Problem-solving techniques

Relevant industry standards

 

UEECD0014_1.2

UEECD0014_1.4

Techniques for project planning are reviewed and applied in accordance with workplace procedures

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).

 

2

Conceptualising and Initialising the Project

Measurable Organizational Value (MOV)

Business Case

UEECD0014

developing project design brief incorporating scenarios and all requirements

UEECD0014_2.1

UEECD0014_2.2

 

Design brief is developed to include scenarios/requirements established in consultation with appropriate person(s), and regulatory requirements

Design brief is developed in collaboration with all relevant design professionals and contractors involved in the project

 

 

3

Feasibility Study

Compare the alternative solutions

Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)

Total Benefits of Ownership (TBO)

UEECD0014, UEECS0026

Relevant project parameters, relevant manufacturer specifications

UEECS0026_1.3

 

The extent of the project is established from design brief, specification and/or other relevant documentation and from discussions with appropriate person(s).

 

4

Scope Management

Techniques for defining the project’s scope

Scope boundary and statement

Deliverable Definition Table/Deliverable Structure Chart/Context Level Data Flow Diagram/Use Case Diagram)

Scope changes and its impact

UEECD0014

Relevant scenarios/requirements, relevant project parameter

developing project design brief incorporating scenarios and all requirements

establishing the scope and parameters of the project

 

UEECD0014_1.3

The scope of the project is evaluated and project parameters established using a formal evaluation/survey processes.

 

5

Risk Assessment & Control

WHS/OHS legislated requirements

Hazards of the computer project

Qualitative and quantitative risk analysis techniques

Levels of risk

Risk control measures

UEECD0014, UEECS0026

Relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

UEERE0013

identifying hazards by job analysis and/or work-site inspection

hazard identification by job analysis and work-site inspection

recording hazards and assessing risk

construction site hazards, risks and control measures, including:

manual and mechanical handling

noise, dusts, gases and chemicals

working at heights

working in confined spaces

harmful airborne contaminants: fibres of thermal insulation, fibrous cement materials, asbestos, silica and other fibres in insulation materials

harmful devices: laser equipped devices, gas torches and welding equipment

harmful materials: gases including refrigerants, industrial cleaning agents, fibres of optical cable, thermal insulation, glues and other setting agents

recognising and assigning a level of risk, including:

high (potential to kill or permanent disability)

medium (potential to cause an injury or illness of a permanent nature)

low (potential to cause a minor injury requiring first aid but no permanent disability)

the likelihood of an incident happening

risk level matrix

hazards associated with extra-low voltage (ELV), LV and high currents, including:

arrangement of power distribution and circuits in electrical installations

parts of an electrical system and equipment that operate at LV and ELV, and, where high currents are likely

harmful airborne contaminants: fibres of thermal insulation, fibrous cement materials, asbestos, silica and other fibres in insulation materials

harmful devices: gas touches, welding equipment and laser equipped devises

harmful materials: gases (refrigerants) and some industrial cleaning agents, fibres of optical cable and thermal insulation

determining risks associated with identified hazards

UEECD0014, UEECS0026

using risk control measure

UEERE0013

documenting hazards

determining the degree of risk in consultation with relevant person/s and in accordance with workplace requirements and documenting the level of risk

updating worksite risk register

risk management and assessment of risks, including:

principle and purpose of risk management

processes for conducting a risk assessment

 

UEECD0014_1.1

UEECS0026_1.1

UEERE0013_1.1

UEERE0013_1.2

UEECD0016_1.2

UEECD0016_2.1

UEECD0016_2.3

OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied, Work health and safety

WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied

Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed, and control measures and workplace procedures are implemented in

Risks associated with identified hazards are determined in consultation with others and documented in accordance with compliance procedures.

Level of risk is assigned for each identified hazard in accordance with the regulations and following compliance procedures.

Level of risk is re-assessed to confirm the required control measures reduce the risk level to as low as reasonably practicable

Assignment Stage 1

6

Ecosystem & Sustainability Principles

ecosystems connection with computer projects

Environmental and sustainable issues

Sustainability principles

UEERE0013-

common issues/problems in a sustainable energy sector environment

efficient and sustainable energy use and supply, including techniques for reducing the greenhouse gas intensity of energy supply, environmental and sustainability strategies, greenhouse best practice in industrial processes and waste management, including types and methods of reducing greenhouse gas emissions from industry, greenhouse gas emissions profile

applying sustainable energy principles and practices

UEERE0013_1.3

UEERE0013_2.2

Scope of the environmental and sustainability issues are determined from performance specifications and situation reports and in consultation with relevant persons.

Environmental sustainability principles are applied to develop strategies to address greenhouse gas and sustainability issues

 

7

Sustainability Strategies & Global Warming

Control measures in accordance with compliance procedures

Environment risks and climate change

Impacts of sustainable principles.

Justification for environmental strategies

UEERE0013

determining the extent of the energy sector problems/issues

developing strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues

obtaining energy system/component parameters, specifications and performance requirements appropriate to each issue.

forming effective strategies for solution development and implementation

documenting justification of solutions implemented in accordance with professional standards

UEERE0013_3.1

UEERE0013_3.4

UEERE0013_3.3

Effective strategies are determined to ensure solution development and implementation is carried out efficiently.

Solutions to environmental and sustainability issues are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary.

Justification for strategies used to solve   and sustainability issues is documented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with professional standards.

Competent person/s required to implement strategies to environmental and sustainability issues are identified and coordinated in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace policies

.

8

Document Hazard & Risk Control Measures

Modification of the risk control measures

Documentation of risk control measures

UEERE0013

documenting instruction for implementation of solutions that incorporate risk control measure to be followed

UEERE0013

hazards, risks and control measures associated with HV, including:

control measures used for dealing with the hazards of HV

parts of an electrical system and equipment where HV is likely

the terms ‘touch voltage’, ‘step voltage’, ‘induced voltage’, ‘stored energy’ and ‘creepage’ as they relate to the hazards of HV

Australian and New Zealand Standards (AS/NZS) requirements for safety services and issues related to HV installations

consultation and the requirement for the use of authorised personnel for undertaking isolations, maintenance and reporting of faults (including permit requirements)

hazards, risks and control measures associated with LV equipment, including:

risks in modifying electrical installations, fault finding, maintenance and repair

control measures before, while and after working on electrical installations, circuits and equipment

isolation and tagging-off procedures

risks, restrictions and control measures for working live

alternate supplies

hazards, risks and control measures associated with disconnecting and reconnecting electrical equipment, including:

isolation and tagging-off procedures

alternate supplies (back-up supply and changeover switches).

applying measures to control work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) risks

working with a group to identify effective hazard control measures

working with a group to modify and/or develop safe work methods

utilising the hierarchy of control to develop reasonably practicable control measures to eliminate or control risk

reassessing the level of risk and documenting the reassessed level of risk

documenting control measures

updating worksite risk register

monitoring, reviewing relevant control measure documentation to ensure control measures remain valid

reviewing job-specific and/or worksite processes to ensure control measures remain valid

identifying job-specific and/or worksite changes and modifying hazard, risk and control measure documentation

following workplace requirements for filing control measure documentation

identifying practical control measures for dealing with the hazards on a construction worksite

identifying practical control measures for dealing with the hazards of low voltage (LV) equipment

identifying practical control measures for dealing with the hazards of high voltage (HV)

UEECD0016_1.1

UEECD0016_2.2

UEECD0016_2.4

UEECD0016_3.1

UEECD0016_3.2

UEECS0026_2.5

UEECD0016_3.3

UEERE0013_3.2

Control measures for identified hazards are determined by applying the hierarchy of control and activities to eliminate and/or mitigate the risk.

Hazards risk level and control measures are agreed to in consultation with relevant stakeholders and documented in accordance with workplace procedures.

Documented control measures are recorded in workplace risk register and made available for reference by relevant person/s

Control measures are modified where required in consultation with all involved with the work in accordance with compliance procedures.

Risk management strategies are sought and obtained for incorporating into the project plan.

Documentation of hazards, risk control measures and their application are filed in accordance with compliance procedures.

Adopted strategies are documented and instructions for implementation and risk control measures developed

 

9

Project Team & Stakeholder Analysis

Types of of organization

Types of project team 

Stakeholder Analysis

Training Need Analysis

 

UEECD0014

identifying competencies required for the project

purpose of customer relations

UEECD0014_2.3

Competent persons required for the project are identified and their roles specified in the design brief.

Test 1

10

Leadership, Ethics and Communication method

Leadership approaches

Ethical challenges

Communication methods

UEECD0014, UEECS0026

relevant workplace quality, instructions, policies and procedures.

UEERE0013_1.5

Effective strategies are determined to ensure solution development and implementation is carried out efficiently.

 

11

Resource Management

Resource management plan

Procurement Process

UEECS0026

relevant materials and human resources

determining sources and availability of materials and human resources required for the project

UEECS0026_2.1

UEECS0026_2.4

Estimated plant, material, labour and other costs are sought and obtained from appropriate person(s) in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.

Sources and availability of materials and human resources needed for the project are established in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.

 

12

Work Breakdown Structure

Work breakdown structure

Milestones and deliverable

Activities/Tasks

Resource Assignments

Project estimation methods. These include

UEECS0026

factors influencing sequence and restraints of project activities

UEECS0026_2.2

Project budget is established from estimated plant, material, labour and other costs in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.

 

 

13

Project Schedule & Budget

Project Schedule tools

Gantt Charts

Project Network Diagrams

Activity on the Node (AON)

Critical Path Analysis

Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)

Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM)

Project Budget

 

UEECD0014

purpose of critical path analysis

relevant budget requirements

 

UEECS0026

Critical path analysis techniques

developing workflow strategies

relevant plant, material, labour and relevant costs

relevant workplace budget

UEERE0013_1.4

UEECS0026_2.3

UEECD0014_1.5

UEECS0026_2.3

 

Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work.

Knowledge of critical path analysis is applied to developing workflow strategies.

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.

Project budget is established from estimated plant, material, labour and other costs in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.

 

14

Contingency Plan & Change Management

Change management plan

Change assessment

Change strategy

Change monitoring

UEECD0014

dealing with unplanned events in accordance with problem-solving techniques and workplace procedures

negotiating alterations to the proposed project design brief successfully

UEERE0013_2.5

UEECS0026_3.3

Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively consistent with regulatory requirements and enterprise policy.

Alterations to the project plan resulting from the presentation/discussion are negotiated with person(s) of higher authority within the constraints of organisation’s policy.

 

15

Project Design Brief & Charter

Business Case

Project Charter

UEECD0014

project design brief proposal

UEECS0026

purpose of project planning

relevant project planning techniques

UEECD0014_2.4

UEECD0014_2.5

UEECS0026_2.7

Project design brief is reviewed against inputs and adjusted to rectify any anomalies

Project design brief proposal is documented in accordance with workplace procedures

Project plan proposal is documented in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.

Test 2

 

16

Plan Presentation

Project Brief & Plan Presentation by students

UEECD0014

obtaining approval of the final brief.

UEECD0014_3.1

UEECS0026_3.1

UEECS0026_3.3

Project design brief is presented and discussed with relevant person/s

Project plan is presented and discussed with relevant person/s of authority

Final project plan is documented and approval obtained from relevant person/s

Reflective Journal

Assignment Stage 2

17

Review & Documentation

Project parameters Negotiation

Project proposal Review

UEECD0014, UEECS0026

obtaining approval of the final brief

negotiating alterations to the proposed project design brief successfully

reviewing and adjusting project plan to rectify anomalies

reviewing and implementing project planning techniques.

UEECD0014_3.2

UEECS0026_3.2

UEECS0026_2.6

UEECS0026_1.2

UEERE0013_2.1

UEERE0013_2.3

UEERE0013_2.4

UEERE0013_2.6

Alterations to the project design brief resulting from the presentation/discussion are negotiated with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

Alterations to the project plan resulting from the presentation/discussion are negotiated with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

Project plan is reviewed against all inputs and adjusted to rectify any anomalies.

Established techniques for project planning are reviewed are adopted in accordance with organisation policies

 

OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.

Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to environmental and sustainability issues are set in accordance with established procedures.

Resolving environmental and sustainability issues is analysed to provide most effective solutions

Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational or professional standards.

Test 3

Assignment Stage 3

 

18

Report Submission

Project Report Submission by student groups

UEECD0014, UEECS0026

relevant workplace documentation

documenting project plan proposal

UEECD0014_3.3

Final project design brief is documented and approval obtained from relevant person/s

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Resource materials will be 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

• 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 UEECD0014 Elements & Performance Criteria

  UEECD0014 Elements & Performance Criteria
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 UEECS0026 Elements & Performance Criteria

  UEECS0026 Elements & Performance Criteria
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 UEERE0013 Elements & Performance Criteria

 

UEERE0013 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

2.1

2.2

2.3

3.1

3.2

3.3

Reflective Journal

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Tests

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assignment 

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment vs UEECD0016 Elements & Performance Criteria

 

UEECD0016 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1. 2

1.3

1.4

1.5

16

2.1

2.2

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Reflective Journal

x

x

x

x

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

x

x

x

x

Assignment

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Assessments

 EA1.1

 EA1.2

 EA1.3

 EA1.4

 EA1.5

 EA1.6

 EA2.1

 EA2.2

 EA2.3

 EA2.4

 EA3.1

 EA3.2

 EA3.3

EA3.4 

 EA3.5

 EA3.6

Reflective Journal

 

 

 X

 

 

 

 

 

 

 X

 X

 X

 

 X

 X

 

Tests

 X

 

 X

 

 

 X

 

 X

 X

 X

 

 

 

 X

 X

 X

Assignment

 

 

 X

 X

 X

 

 X

 X

 X

 X

 

 

 X

 

 X

 X

ALL ASSESSMENTS UEECD0016

 1

 0

 3

 2

2 

1 

2 

 3

 2

 3

 1

 1

 2

3 

3 

2 

ALL ASSESSMENTS UEERE0013

 1

 0

 3

 2

 2

 1

 2

 3

 2

 3

 1

 1

 2

 3

 3

 2

ALL ASSESSMENTS UEECS0026

 1

 0

 3

 2

 2

 1

 2

 3

 2

 3

 1

1 

 2

 3

3 

 2

ALL ASSESSMENTS UEECD0014

1

0

3

2

2

1

2

3

2

3

1

1

2

3

3

2

0 (Blank)

Graduate attribute is not assessed.

1

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element.

2

Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element.

3

Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element.

 

 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL

Study Support:

Study Support (Previously named as Study and Learning Centre (SLC)) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by Study Support to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study Support.
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).

Late submission: 

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. 
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted. 
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date. 

Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked. 


Special consideration: 

Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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