Assessment Task 2: Project Portfolio for Workplace Communication

ASSESSMENT TASK 2: PROJECT
Task summary
The assessment tasks in this unit require you to demonstrate your skills and
knowledge by working through a number of activities and completing and
submitting a project portfolio.
Resources and equipment required to complete this task
 a suitable place to complete activities that replicates a business environment including a
meeting space and computer and internet access
 your learning resources and other information for reference
 Project Portfolio template
 Simulation Pack for this unit if using the provided case study.
When and where do I need to complete this task?
This task may be done in your own time as homework, or you may be given
time to do this task in class (where applicable).
What do I need to submit?
 Completed Project Portfolio
What do I need to do if I get something wrong?
If your assessor sees that you have not completed all parts of the task
completely and satisfactorily, the details of resubmission will be discussed with
you when you are advised of the outcome of this task. You will only need to
redo the parts of the task that are incorrect; however, you will need to
resubmit the entire assessment again.
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Assessment 2 BSBXCM501 Student Assessment Guide v2.1
Updated June 2021

Assessment Task 2 Instructions as
provided to students
Complete the following activities:
1. Carefully read the following:
This project requires you to demonstrate that you can lead communication in the
workplace by:
 researching internal and external information needs
 developing and implementing communication protocols
 persuasively and professionally presenting information to negotiate desired
outcomes to a variety of audiences
 improving communication challenges and processes through review.
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!
You will need to communicate with people who work for, or are involved, in this
business several times. Your communication 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) as long as it meets the requirements outlined in the Project
Portfolio.
You will be basing your communication on a relevant workplace issue or project
that provides an opportunity for negotiation.
Examples of suitable issues or projects you may want to consider include:
 wage negotiations
 property lease agreements
 KPIs
 project scope negotiations
 deliverable due dates
 supplier payment terms
 internal budget discussions
If you choose your own business (or one you work for/are familiar with), it is
important that this business has organisational policy and procedures related to
communication already developed. Speak to your assessor to get approval if you
want to base this on your own business or one you work for.
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Assessment 2 BSBXCM501 Student Assessment Guide v2.1
Updated January 2021