Unit Outline

In this unit you will investigate approaches to design and delivery of projects in industry and other contexts. This will include identifying, analysing and applying relevant concepts, tools and processes used in the formulation, delivery and management of projects. You will consult with stakeholders and external experts as input into your project documentation. Investigations will focus on practical examples and incorporate analysis and design of your own major project throughout the semester. You will develop skills in analysis of project management processes and problem solve to formulate a project utilising a range of tools.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1	Apply project management concepts and tools to the chosen project
2	Consult and communicate with stakeholders and external experts
3	Analyse and evaluate project planning components and structure
4	Reflect on and communicate project management plans and supporting documentation

Requisites


REQUISITE TYPE	REQUISITES
Anti-requisite (mutual excl)	ZAA203 Managing Projects ZAA233 Managing Projects ZAS206 Managing Projects, People and Yourself ZAS223 Managing Projects, People & Yourself ZAX106 Construction Project Management

Alterations as a result of student feedback

To Be Determined

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	AT1: Project Initiation	Week 4	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	AT2: Project Operations	Week 8	25 %	LO1, LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	AT3: Project Proposal	Refer to Assessment Description	50 %	LO1, LO3, LO4

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: AT1: Project Initiation

Task Description:

In this task you will undertake the planning of a potential project within your current workplace, or in a chosen environment (note: you do not need to actually undertake this project). To identify and plan this project you may need to speak with others for input and ideas. As part of this project, you will need to consult with at least three stakeholders, detail their input and demonstrate whether this input was incorporated into your project planning documents. You are required provide a background and rationale justifying your project, and complete the Project Charter, Project Scope and Risk Management Plan templates.

Task Length:

1,000 words maximum

Due Date:

Week 4

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Investigate and apply project management concepts, tools and processes (40%)	LO1
2	Engage with and apply input from stakeholders to support and implement project plans (30%)	LO2
3	Communicate project planning ideas and information (30%)	LO4

Assessment Task 2: AT2: Project Operations

Task Description:

In this task, you will address the operations component of your proposed project (tasks will build on Assessment Task 1 and feed into Assessment Task 3). This task will comprise of 5 parts:
1: An overview of your project, as well as input from an external mentor on all of your documentation to date.
2: The Project Work Breakdown Structure (WBS – template provided)
3: Project Budget (template provided)
4: Project Gantt Chart (template provided)
5: Reflection and review of proposed operations, including how the input from the mentor assists your review of the proposed operations. You should also discuss the likelihood of the project being implemented on time and to budget and the actions that need to happen from this point on to ensure the successful completion of the project.

Task Length:

1,000 words maximum

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

25 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Investigate and apply project management concepts, tools and processes (30%)	LO1
2	Engage with and record observations of project mentor (20%)	LO2
3	Evaluate and apply feedback into project documents (20%)	LO3
4	Reflect in and communicate on project operations (30%)	LO4

Assessment Task 3: AT3: Project Proposal

Task Description:

In this task you will prepare and submit the final documentation relating to your project proposal. It will be accompanied by a presentation to a panel to experts (your ‘senior management team’) for feedback. You will complete two (2) tasks:

1. Proposal
The Proposal will be presented as a workbook comprising the complete set of provided Project Management templates, with a cover page. The workbook of templates is to be preceded by a document outlining the project rationale, including:
• What the project is about
• Why you selected this particular project
• The background to the project
• The proposed benefits of the project
• Input from the project mentor
• Issues or problems faced during the project

2. Presentation
You will deliver a presentation using visuals of your project to a panel comprising of academics and/or industry professionals. Your presentation should include an overview of your project, the structure used, input from the project mentor, issues faced and lessons learned.

Task Length:

Workbook: As per workbook (1,500-2,000 words) Presentation: 10 minute presentation + 5 minutes question time

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Investigate and apply project management concepts, tools and processes (50%)	LO1
2	Organise and articulate project portfolio structure and rationale (30%)	LO3
3	Apply oral presentation skills to communicate a project portfolio (20%)	LO4

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Academic progress review

The results for this unit may be included in a review of your academic progress. For information about progress reviews and what they mean for all students, see Academic Progress Review in the Student Portal.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Academic integrity

Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see Important Guidelines & Support.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.