BMM4633 - Negotiated Learning: Tools and Techniques of Project Management

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, apprentices will be able to:

1 - Analyse and apply the key stages of a project (planning, design, development, deployment and evaluation) to a workplace scenario
2 - Compare and contrast a range of project management models and tools, their advantages/disadvantages including risk management models
3 - Present methods of reporting, monitoring and mitigating risk
4 - Utilise ICT-based project management tools, techniques and conventions to conceive and communicate a project plan effectively.

Content:

This module explores the key aspect of project management, including a range of tools/techniques/methodologies required for professional planning and implementing projects, evaluating associated benefits/costs, and managing risk and uncertainty. The challenges of project organisation structures and resource scheduling will be addressed. A project-based environment will be nurtured and supported throughout the module with the aim of delivering a realistic baseline of skills expected in the workplace.

Learners will be supported regarding the assessment via the VTC sessions scheduled. The utilisation of a live workplace project is preferable to enable the learner to showcase workplace skills, a scenario assessment will be provided for those learners who struggle to utilise and facilitate project management tools and risk assessments in the workplace.

English skills will be developed through creating a report format to answer the investigative actions of the case study, learners can utilise creative skills to bring the information to life. Learners will create a structured format in which to succinctly capture the necessary information.

Digital skills will be developed through utilisation of ICT based project management tools, techniques, and conventions.

Learning and Teaching Information:

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed throughout the module to ensure the acquisition and development of appropriate concepts, knowledge and skills and achievement of the stated learning outcomes. A variety of teaching and learning methods provide access to learning to meet a wide range of learner needs and are aimed at widening participation amongst learners to avoid exclusion and develop learner skills in academic studies and personal life situations.

This module will be taught over two days in a block structure at the start of the module and methods utilised within the 2 days will include: lecture style knowledge content and seminar style activities to discuss the content and enabling the learner to place it into context. This module will also have three virtual tutorial café (VTCs) sessions, these group sessions allow for reflective time following the delivery and will be utilised to support the learner in unpacking the content and the assessment requirements. VTC sessions will also be utilised as formative peer feedback sessions.

Independent study time should be spent on specific pre learning (on-demand learning – available to all students on Moodle), for example, engaging in specific background reading of the topic and online exercises. Post learning activities will be provided by the module tutor, but these will be assessment focused enabling the learner to achieve the assessment requirements. This apprenticeship is non-integrated, so an End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) is connected with the apprenticeship and the learners have a student membership which provides additional online resources to support achievement of the KSBs, these resources link with the subject areas across L4-L6. Learners are expected to engage with 1 hour a week on these activities to support them in their module and apprenticeship.

All activities and materials provided on Moodle will support the module content for the module delivery including pre, live and post activities and any additional EPAO resources. The sequencing of the sessions will provide re-enforcement of the theoretical concepts developed during the delivery in a progressive pattern, aimed at developing knowledge and overall understanding.



Planned LTU Off-the-Job Delivery Learning:

Lectures
Hours: 14
Intended Group Size: Cohort

Virtual Tutorial Cafe
Hours: 3
Intended Group Size: Cohort



Planned Off the Job Learning:

Training Plan Activities
Hours: 43
Intended Group Size: Individual

Masterclass
Hours: 3
Intended Group Size: Individual

EPAO activities (one hour per week)
Hours: 12
Intended Group Size: Individual



Minimum Self-Directed Off the Job Learning and Practical Training:

Shadowing (subject in context in the workplace)
Hours: 225



Further Detail Relating to Assessment

Component 1

Using a live workplace or a scenario assessment complete report documentation to:

Analyse and apply the key stages of project management, include a comparison of a range of project management models and tools (advantages/ disadvantages). Include the most effective risk management model to be utilised for the project and provide effective reasoning to support your choice.
Show the monitoring of a health and safety risk within the workplace, include how to mitigate any identified risks.

Learners should refer to module handbooks for full details of the assessment briefs.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 4
Credit Value - 30
Pre-Requisites - NONE
Semester(s) Offered -

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