BSBLDR523 Student Assessment Tasks
BSBLDR523 Student Assessment Tasks
BSBLDR523 Student Assessment Tasks
Assessment Outcome
Assessor Name:
Initial attempt
Re- attempt/Re-
assessment
Task 1
Task 2
Assessor Name:
If a student is not happy with his/ her results, that student may appeal against their grade via a written
letter, clearly stating the grounds of appeal to the Chief Executive Officer. This should be submitted after
completion of the subject and within fourteen days of commencement of the new term.
Re-assessment Process:
An appeal in writing is made to the Academic Manager providing reasons for re-assessment
/appeal.
Academic Manager will delegate another member to review the assessment.
The student will be advised of the review result done by another assessor.
If the student is still not satisfied and further challenges the decision, then a review panel is
formed comprising the lecturer/trainer in charge and the Academic Manager or if need be an
external assessor.
The Institute will advise the student within 14 days from the submission date of the appeal. The
decision of the panel will be deemed to be final.
If the student is still not satisfied with the result, he / she has the right to seek independent
advice or follow external mediation option with nominated mediation agency.
Any student who fails a compulsory subject or appeals unsuccessfully will be required to re-
enrol in that subject.
The cost of reassessment will be borne by the Institute. The external assessor will base his/her
judgement based on principles of assessment. These principles require assessment to be reliable, fair,
practical and valid.
Academic Appeals:
If you are dissatisfied with the outcome of the re-evaluation process, you have a right to appeal
through academic appeals handling protocol.
To appeal a decision, the person is required to complete the APSLEY - Request for Appeal of a
Decision form with all other supporting documents, if any. This form is available via our
website. The completed Request for Appeal form is to be submitted to the Student Support
Officer either in hard copy or electronically via the following contact details:
Student Support Officer, APSLEY College 8/8-10 Hunter Street Entrance Via, O'Connell St,
Parramatta NSW 2150, Email: info@Apsley .edu.au
The notice of appeal should be in writing addressed to the Chief Executive Officer and submitted
within seven days of notification of the outcome of the re-evaluation process.
If the appeal is not lodged in the specified time, the result will stand and you must re-enrol in
the unit.
In emergency circumstances, such as in cases of serious illness or injury, you must forward a
medical certificate in support of a deferred appeal. The notice of appeal must be made within
three working days of the concluding date shown on the medical certificate.
The decision of Chief Executive Officer will be final.
Student would then have the right to pursue the claim through an independent external body as
detailed in the students’ complaint / grievance policy.
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism means to take and use another person's ideas and or manner of expressing them and
to pass them off as your own by failing to give appropriate acknowledgement. This includes
material sourced from the internet, RTO staff, other students, and from published and
Collusion:
Collusion means unauthorised collaboration on assessable work (written, oral or practical) with
other people. This occurs when a student presents group work as their own or as the work of
someone else.
Collusion may be with another RTO student or with individuals or student’s external to the RTO.
This applies to work assessed by any educational and training body in Australia or overseas.
Collusion occurs when you work without the authorisation of the teaching staff to:
• Work with one or more people to prepare and produce work
• Allow others to copy your work or share your answer to an assessment task
• Allow someone else to write or edit your work (without rto approval)
• Write or edit work for another student
• Offer to complete work or seek payment for completing academic work for other
students.
Both collusion and plagiarism can occur in group work. For examples of plagiarism, collusion and
academic misconduct in group work please refer to the RTO’s policy on Academic integrity,
plagiarism and collusion.
Plagiarism and collusion constitute cheating. Disciplinary action will be taken against students
who engage in plagiarism and collusion as outlined in RTO’s policy.
Proven involvement in plagiarism or collusion may be recorded on students’ academic file and
could lead to disciplinary
Requirements
You are required to complete and pass every task in the assessment in order to be deemed
competent.
Assessment Schedule
Date:…………………………………………………. Date:……………………………………………………...
Introduction
The assessment tasks for BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships are
outlined in the assessment plan below. These tasks have been designed to help you demonstrate
the skills and knowledge that you have learnt during your course.
Please ensure that you read the instructions provided with these tasks carefully. You should also
follow the advice provided in the Business Works Student User Guide. The Student User Guide
provides important information for you relating to completing assessment successfully.
Assessment Task 1: Knowledge questions – You must answer all questions correctly.
Assessment Task 2: Project – You must work through a range of activities and complete a
project portfolio.
BSBLDR523
LEAD AND MANAGE
EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE
RELATIONSHIPS
BSBLDR523 Assessment V1.1 7
Australian Techno Management College Pty. Ltd. t/a APSLEY COLLEGE
ABN: 33 609 216 757 RTO: 45335 CRICOS: 03672B
T: 0296332779 | E : [email protected] | W : www.apsley.nsw.edu.au
Sydney Campus: Level 7, 114-120 Castlereagh St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 | Parramatta Campus: Suite 8, 8-10 Hunter Street,
Parramatta, NSW, 2150
review the advice to students regarding answering knowledge questions in the Business
Works Student User Guide
comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide
Assessment information
Information about how you should complete this assessment can be found in Appendix A of the
Business Works Student User Guide. Refer to the appendix for information on:
Note: You must complete and submit an assessment cover sheet with your work. A template is
provided in Appendix C of the Student User Guide. However, if your RTO has provided you with an
assessment cover sheet, please ensure that you use that.
Questions
Provide answers to all of the questions below:
1. Identify five ways in which workplace systems and policies and procedures can assist in
building effective relationships. 1 Professional Development Opportunities , 2 Inclusive and
Diverse Workforce Policies, 3 Conflict Resolution Mechanisms, 4 Performance Management
and Feedback Systems, 5 Clear Communication Protocols.
2. Workplace policies and procedures are often based on legislation and regulations. Discuss the
purpose of each of the following Acts and for each Act explain why the Act is important for
ensuring effective workplace relationships.
Fair Work Act 2009 Purpose: Establishes a framework for fair workplace relations.
Racial Discrimination Act 1975 Purpose: Eliminates racial discrimination in various areas,
including employment.
3. Explain how effective problem-solving and conflict resolution strategies outlined in policies and
procedures can support the identification and resolution of workplace problems, thus
maintaining effective workplace relationships. Consistency and Fairness / Clear Guidelines
4. Explain the purpose of a workplace Code of Conduct and how it can assist in ensuring
a harmonious workplace and the way in which staff interact and communicate with each
other. Ensure Equal Treatment: A Code of Conduct emphasizes the importance of treating all
individuals fairly and without discrimination
5. Many workplaces encourage their staff to build networks both internally and externally to the
organisation. This may be through online networks, such as LinkedIn, or by engaging with the
community and other services or business that may be of benefit to the organisation.
Furthermore, professional development processes encourage staff to meet new people by
attending conferences, training sessions and other events. Discuss three reasons why
networking can lead to a more productive and effective workplace environment. Career
Development and Motivation/ Resource and Support Access /Knowledge Sharing and
Collaboration.
6. Not everyone is the best at communicating or interacting with other people. A workplace will
consist of people from different backgrounds and cultures, those with different life, education
and work experiences, those with varying abilities and needs. Some organisations have in
place a variety of systems and supports for their staff. These may relate to staff wellbeing/
employee assistance programs, training in soft skills such as communication and interpersonal
7. Explain the value of consulting with employees on topics such as workplace issues,
innovation, diversity, work health and safety, and professional development. Employee
Engagement: Involving employees in decision-making fosters a sense of ownership, boosting
morale and commitment.
8. Explain the requirements under Modern Awards to consult with employees, including the
circumstances in which consultation is required and the steps that must be taken by
employers in consulting with employers. Changes to Employment Conditions/ Introduction of
New Policies or Procedures
9. List five different ways an employer may choose to consult with employees. Meetings and
Workshops / Surveys and Questionnaires / Employee Representatives or Committees / Town
Hall Meetings / Online Platforms and Communication Tools.
10. Describe a general process for conflict management. Identification of the Conflict /
Clarification of Issues and Generate Possible Solutions
11. List four ways an employer must manage the tasks and responsibilities of employees. Clear
Expectations / Regular Feedback / Open Communication / Time Management Support
12. Discuss how a manager can address cultural and social sensitivities in their team to ensure
inclusivity and be mindful of diversity. Cultural Competence Training: Provide training to
increase awareness of diverse cultural backgrounds.
Student’s name:
Question 1
Question 2
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Question 6
Question 7
Question 8
Question 9
Question 10
Question 11
Question 12
Assessor Feedback:
Assessor name:
review the advice to students regarding responding to written tasks in the Business Works
Student User Guide
comply with the due date for assessment which your assessor will provide
Assessment information
Information about how you should complete this assessment can be found in Appendix A of the
Business Works Student User Guide. Refer to the appendix for information on:
Note: You must complete and submit an assessment cover sheet with your work. A template is
provided in Appendix B of the Student User Guide. However, if your RTO has provided you with an
assessment cover sheet, please ensure that you use that.
Activities
Complete the following activities:
This project requires you to lead and manage effective workplace relationships on
two separate occasions. As part of the assessment, you will:
Vocational education and training is all about gaining and developing practical skills
that are industry relevant and that can help you to succeed in your chosen career.
For this reason, we are giving you the choice to base this project on your own
business, one you work in or a familiar with, or you can use the case study
provided. This will mean that you are applying your knowledge and skills in a
relevant, practical and meaningful way to your own situation!
It is important that you are able to access enough information for your chosen
business in order to be able to do your assessment. If you are basing this
assessment on the case study, refer to the Simulation pack for additional
information.
If you are basing this assessment on your own business, make sure you have
enough information available to:
delegate and support the work of two staff members (at least one staff member
should have a diverse background, such as culture, gender or disability).
address two separate conflict situations (at least one conflict should involve
ethical conduct).
As a minimum your organisation must have policies and procedures that address
diversity, ethical conduct, conflict management and workplace collaboration
You will need to communicate with people who work for, or are involved, in this
business or work area several times. It may be either directly with actual staff
members or fellow students/your assessor can play the roles of relevant
people/parties. Communication can be in any appropriate format (e.g. face to face,
video conference, email) as long as it meets the requirements outlined in the
Project Portfolio.
You will be collecting evidence for this unit in a Project Portfolio. The steps you
need to take are outlined below.
2. Preparation
Make sure you are familiar with the organisation you are basing this assessment on
and have read through the necessary background information. For the case study
business, this is all of the documents included in the Simulation Pack. If it’s your
own business or a business where you are working or are familiar with, have your
business or case study approved by your assessor.
Complete Page 4 of your Project Portfolio for this unit.
Read through the requirements of Section 1, 2 and 3 of your Project Portfolio.
o how your job role takes responsibility for formulating, organising and
implementing plans, processes and strategies.
o how your job role applies the values and goals of your organisation.
If you are basing this assessment on your own business, make sure you have
enough information available to:
delegate and support the work of two staff members (at least one staff
member should have a diverse background, such as culture, gender or
disability).
address two separate conflict situations (at least one conflict should involve
ethical conduct).
If you are basing this assessment on the case study, refer to the Simulation pack
for additional information.
delegate and confirm responsibility for fulfilling work tasks to at least two staff
members. As you delegate tasks and confirm responsibilities, adapt your
communication style to build trust and ensure positive working relationships.
Make sure you have answered all questions in Sections 1 and 2. Submit to your
assessor for review.
You are also required to attach certain documents as part of your evidence –
review the documents you need to attach as outlined in Section 1 and 2 of the
Project Portfolio and make sure you attach these upon submission.
If you are basing this assessment on your own business, make sure you have
enough information available to monitor the outcomes of your efforts to address the
workplace relationships.
If you are basing this assessment on the case study, refer to the Simulation pack
for additional information.
Seek and evaluate feedback from relevant staff members (at least two) on
how you have managed the workplace relationships.
identify at least one area for improving future workplace relations leadership in
your organisation.
Make sure you have completed all sections of your Project Portfolio, answered all
questions, provided enough detail as indicated and proofread for spelling and
grammar as necessary. Remember to submit all necessary attachments as
indicated.
Student’s name:
Completed
successfully? Comments
explaining
identifying organisational
requirements relevant to managing
and leading workplace relationships
(policies and procedures that
address diversity, ethical conduct,
conflict management and workplace
collaboration)
Assessor Feedback:
Assessor name: