303307 (v.1) CAS - Project Planning Application 213

Area:

Centre for Aboriginal Studies

Credits:

50.0

Contact Hours:

3.0

Seminar:

1 x 30 Hours Quarterly

Co Requisite(s):

303305 (v.1) CAS - Project Planning Principles 211
AND
303306 (v.1) CAS - Indigenous Political Contexts 212

Syllabus:

Selection of project, indigenous ways of working, used for entry and negotiation for project commencement. Factors and issues, identifying signposts for successful planning. Obtaining initial and ongoing support within and external to the organisation. Project resources, procurement of human and capital resources. Forecasting of budget and personnel details with their role in planning. Project evaluation - developing criteria according to project goals and objectives.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Used indigenous ways of... and negotiation skills along with principles and skills of project planning, community development and management to plan a project. Assessed factors and issues that could impede project planning and implementation. Planned for the procurement of resources necessary for project implementation. Defined appropriate project goals, objectives, strategies, outcomes and review criteria. Defined project tasks and schedule themtaking into account internal and external factors. Negotiated an appropriate management structure for the project.

Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information.

Unit References:

Ife, J., (1995). Community Development - Creating Community Alternatives, Vision Analysis and Practice. Melbourne, Longman. Lakey, B., Lakey, G., Napier, R. and Robinson, J., (1995). Grassroots and Non Profit Leadership. Philadelphia, New Society Publishers. Quinn, R., Faerman, S., Thompson, M. and McGrath, M., (1996). Becoming a Master Manager: A Competency Framework. New York, John Wiley.

Unit Texts:

No prescribed text.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Case study (project planning), Log book of learning experiences, Practicum (Work folio) , Work sheets. Students must obtain a 50% grade in each assessment unit to achieve a Pass grade. This is by Pass/Fail Assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 1	Y