Assignment Brief (RQF) Higher National Diploma in Computing Course Title Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing Unit Number and Title: Unit 3 – Professional Practice Assignment Title MadZoo Digital – Continuous Professional Development Name of the Learner Ref. No. of the Learner Assignment Number Issue Date Pearson Regd. No. 01 Batch No & Semester 26.11.2023 10.03.2024 Date Received 1st submission Re-submission Date Unit Assessor: Submission Date 01 & 67 M I M Irfan Academic Year 2023 - 2024 Assessor Summative Feedback Grade: Assessor Signature: Resubmission Feedback - Formative Date: Grade: Assessor Signature: Internal Verifier’s Comments Date Signature of the IV Date Student Agreement: I understand the feedback given to me and agree to carry out the actions in future works as required and indicated. Student Signature Date Please note that grade decisions are provisional. They are only confirmed once internal and external moderation has taken place and grades decisions have been agreed at the assessment board. Page 1 of 17 STUDENT ASSESSMENT SUBMISSION AND DECLARATION Student name: Issue date: 26.11.2023 Assessor name: M I M Irfan Submission date: 10.03.2024 Submitted on: Programme: Pearson BTEC HND in Computing Unit: 03 Assignment number and title: 01 & Professional Practice Plagiarism Plagiarism is a particular form of cheating. Plagiarism must be avoided at all costs and students who break the rules, however innocently, may be penalised. It is your responsibility to ensure that you understand correct referencing practices. As a university level student, you are expected to use appropriate references throughout and keep carefully detailed notes of all your sources of materials for material you have used in your work, including any material downloaded from the Internet. Please consult the relevant unit lecturer or your course tutor if you need any further advice. Student Declaration Student declaration I certify that the assignment submission is entirely my own work and I fully understand the consequences of plagiarism. I understand that making a false declaration is a form of malpractice. Student signature: Date: Page 2 of 17 SUBMISSION FORMAT Assignment Part Task Submission Format Part 1 Report Part 2 Presentation Part 1 Report Part 2 Presentation LO 3 Part 1 Report LO 4 Part 1 Report LO 1 LO 2 Page 3 of 17 ASSESSMENT TRACKING & REVIEW PLAN Assignment Part L01 Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to a target audience L02 Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range of problemsolving scenarios L03 Discuss the importance and dynamics of working within a team and the impact of team working in different environments L04 Examine the need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its role within the workplace and for higher level learning. Grading Criteria Evidence P1 Report P2 Presentation (Training Event) M1 Report D1 Report P3 Report P4 Presentation M2 Report M3 Report D2 Report P5 Report P6 Report M4 Report D3 Report P7 Report P8 Report M5 Report D4 Report Page 4 of 17 Formative Comments Review Date 04.03.20 24 SUMMATIVE FEEDBACK Course Title Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing Unit No & Title Unit 3: Professional practice Assessor M I M Irfan Ref. No. of the Learner Name of the Learner Grading Summative Feedback Criteria LO1 Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to a target audience Demonstrate effective design and delivery of a training event for a given target audience, using different communication styles and formats P1 Comments: Demonstrate effective time-management skills in planning an event P2 Comments: Design a professional schedule to support the planning of an event, to include contingencies and justifications of time allocated M1 Comments: Evaluate the effectiveness and application of interpersonal skills used in the design and delivery of a training event D1 Comments: LO2 Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range of problem-solving scenarios P3 P4 M2 M3 D2 Demonstrate the use of different problem-solving techniques in the design and delivery of an event Comments: Demonstrate that critical reasoning has been applied to the design and delivery of the event Comments: Research the use of different problem-solving techniques used in the design and delivery of an event Comments: Justify the use and application of a range of methodologies in the design and delivery of an event Comments: Evaluate the overall success of the event delivered, in terms of how well critical reasoning and thinking were applied to achieve the end goal Page 5 of 17 Comments: LO3 Discuss the importance and dynamics of working within a team and the impact of team working in different environments Discuss the importance of team dynamics in the success and/or failure of group work P5 Comments: Work within a team to achieve a defined goal P6 M4 Comments: Analyze team dynamics, in terms of the roles group members play in a team and the effectiveness in terms of achieving shared goals Comments: Critically evaluate your own role and contribution to a group scenario D3 Comments: LO4 Examine the need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its role within the workplace and for higher level learning Discuss the importance of CPD and its contribution to own learning and motivation P7 P8 P9 Comments: Review different motivational theories and the impact they can have on performance in the workplace Comments: Produce a development plan that outlines responsibilities, performance objectives and required skills, knowledge and learning for own future goals Comments: Justify the role of CPD and development planning in building motivation M5 Comments: Evaluate a range of evidence criteria that is used as a measure for effective CPD D4 Comments: Page 6 of 17 Pearson Higher Nationals in Computing Unit3: Professional Practice Assignment Brief Number: 1 Page 7 of 17 Assignment Brief Higher National Certificate/Diploma in HND in Computing Student Name/ID Number Unit Number and Title Academic Year 2023 - 2024 Unit Tutor M I M Irfan Assignment Title MadZoo Digital – Continuous Professional Development Issue Date 26.11.2023 Submission Date 10.03.2024 IV Name & Date Submission Format LO1 Part 1: The submission is in the form of a group development plan. This should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate. The recommended word limit is 2000–2500 words, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit (Tables, figures and supporting evidence can be used). Part 2: The submission is in the form of a 20-25-minute Microsoft® PowerPoint® style presentation to be presented to your colleagues. The presentation can include links to data with additional speaker notes and a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The presentation slides for the findings should be submitted with speaker notes. LO2 Part 1: The submission is in the form of a group development plan. This should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate. The recommended word limit is 2000–2500 words, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit (Tables, figures and supporting evidence can be used). Part 2: The submission is in the form of a 20-25-minute Microsoft® PowerPoint® style presentation to be presented to your colleagues. The presentation can include links to data with additional speaker notes and a bibliography using the Harvard referencing system. The presentation slides for the findings should be submitted with speaker notes. LO3 Part 1: The submission is in the form of a group development plan. This should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate. The recommended word limit is 2000–2500 words, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit (Tables, figures and supporting evidence can be used). LO4 Part 1: The submission is in the form of a group development plan. This should be written in a concise, formal business style using single spacing and font size 12. You are required to make use of headings, paragraphs and subsections as appropriate. The recommended word limit is 2000–2500 words, although you will not be penalized for exceeding the total word limit (Tables, figures and supporting evidence can be used). Page 8 of 17 General Guidelines 1. A cover page or title page should be attached to your assignment. Use page 1 of this assignment brief as your cover page and make sure all details are accurately filled. 2. The entire assignment brief should be attached as the first section of your assignment. 3. The assignment should be prepared using a word processing software. 4. The assignment should be word processing in an A4 sized paper. 5. Allow 1” margin on top, bottom and right sides of the paper and 1.25” on the left side (for binding). Word Processing Rules 1. The font size should be 12 point, and should be in the style of Time New Roman. 2. Set line spacing to 1.5. Justify all paragraphs. 3. Ensure that all headings are consistent in terms of size and font style. 4. Use footer function on the word processor to insert your name, unit, assignment no, and page number on each page. This is useful if individual sheets get detached from the submission. Use the spell check and grammar check function of the word processing application to review the use of language on your assignment. Important points 1. It is strictly prohibited to use textboxes to add texts in the assignments, except for the compulsory information. e.g.: Figures, tables of comparison etc. Adding text boxes in the body except for the before mentioned compulsory information will result in rejection of your work. 2. Carefully check the hand in date and the instructions given in the assignment. Late submissions will not be accepted. 3. Ensure that you give yourself enough time to complete the assignment by the due date. 4. Excuses of any nature will not be accepted for failure to hand in the work on time. 5. You must take responsibility for managing your own time effectively. 6. If you are unable to hand in your assignment on time and have valid reasons such as illness, you may apply (in writing) for an extension. 7. Failure to achieve at least PASS criteria will result in a REFERRAL grade. 8. Non-submission of work without valid reasons will lead to an automatic RE FERRAL. You will then be asked to complete an alternative assignment. 9. If you use other people’s work or ideas in your assignment, reference them properly using HARVARD referencing system to avoid plagiarism. You have to provide both in-text citation and a reference list. 10. If you are proven to be guilty of plagiarism or any academic misconduct, your grade could be reduced to A REFERRAL or at worst you could be expelled from the course. Page 9 of 17 Unit Learning Outcomes LO1 Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to a target audience Assignment Brief and Guidance Introduction MadZoo Digital is a start-up company which was established in 2020. They operate on varieties of software developments & network solutions. The company’s vision is to transform ideas into experiences and help brands reach aspirational & affluent audiences through data, creative & technology. The company is expanding their business since rate of requirements are high. They have planned to establish new departments for the company such as Research & Development, Project management office, Information Security, Customer Service & etc. Task Guidance Assessment Question – Part 1 - Explain on communication skills and difference communication styles and formats, Time management and interpersonal skills. Form a group and organize a training event for the MadZoo digital company for the target audience. Involve them in an activity to interact the audience. Explain how you used communication skills effectively for the event. (Task 1). Design a professional schedule to support the planning of an event, to include contingencies and justifications of Time allocated. E.g., develop your event goal and objectives, organize your team, establish your budget, create an event master plan, set the date, event trainer, book your venue, brand your event, identify sponsors, include Contingencies and justifications of time allocated (Task 2). Time management skills: Report should include how you have planned the event and activities, prioritized workloads, used time management skills effectively. Prepare an agenda for the event and activities. You are supposed to get a feedback sheet from the audience and analyse it. Explain positives and negatives of during the Training event that was faced by audience and how you can improve (Task 3). Interpersonal skills: You are supposed to write how you have used soft skills effectively e.g., Responsibility, working With others, negotiating skills, patience, leadership skills & etc. during the event (Task 4). Part 2 - Based on the event prepare a presentation (individual) and include how you used communication skills, time Management and interpersonal skills effectively (Task 5). Page 10 of 17 Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Pass Merit Distinction LO1 Demonstrate a range of interpersonal and transferable communication skills to a target audience P1 Demonstrate effective design and delivery of a training event for a given target audience, using different communication styles and formats. M1 Design a professional schedule to support the planning of an event, to include contingencies and justifications of time allocated. P2 Demonstrate effective time-management skills in planning an event. Page 11 of 17 D1 Evaluate the effectiveness and application of interpersonal skills used in the design and delivery of a training event Unit Learning Outcomes LO2 Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range of problem-solving scenarios Assignment Brief and Guidance Part 1 Describe what is problem- and problem-solving skills. You are supposed to think critically and analyse an existing problem presently faced by the MadZoo digital company (any problem that you are interested to investigate). Prepare a questioner and distribute to the target audience. Get the feedback and write a report based on the survey (Task 6). Include below instruction, Demonstrate the use of different problem-solving techniques in the design and delivery of an event. Research and explain use of different problem-solving techniques used in the design and delivery of an event (Task 7). Research on problem solving tools and methods already available and select the one of tools for your selected existing problem and apply the tool (Task 8). Explain the solution methodologies, time scale and evaluate of whether the problem was solved or not (Task 9). Analyse the process of applying critical reasoning to a given task/activity or an event and evaluate how you made success of the event as per how critical reasoning and thinking was applied to success the activity (Task 10). Part2 Do a presentation based on part 1 (Task 11). Page 12 of 17 Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Pass Merit Distinction LO2 Apply critical reasoning and thinking to a range of problem-solving scenarios P3 Demonstrate the use of different problem-solving techniques in the design and delivery of an event. P4 Demonstrate that critical reasoning has been applied to the design and delivery of the event M2 Research the use of different problem-solving techniques used in the design and delivery of an event. M3 Justify the use and application of a range of methodologies in the design and delivery of an event Page 13 of 17 D2. Evaluate the overall success of the event delivered, in terms of how well critical reasoning and thinking were applied to achieve the end goal Unit Learning Outcomes LO3 Discuss the importance and dynamics of working within a team and the impact of team working in different environments. Assignment Brief and Guidance Part 1 You are supposed to write a report based on training event at MadZoo digital company and give a brief introduction. Your report should include below instruction, Discuss the importance and team dynamics and success and/or failure of a group (Task 12). Explain work within a team to achieve a defined goal and the impact of team working in different environments (Task 13). Explain working others and difference between groups and teams (Task). Evaluate team dynamics, in terms of the group member’s role play in a team and the effectiveness in terms of achieving shared goals. Use Belbin team roles to explain your team members. Provide a critical evaluation of your own role and contribution to a group scenario (Task 15). Research on group development and how you apply this development to your group scenario (Task 16). Page 14 of 17 Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Pass Merit Distinction LO3 Discuss the importance and dynamics of working within a team and the impact of team working in different environments P5 Discuss the importance of team dynamics in the success and/or failure of group work. P6 Work within a team to achieve a defined goal. M4 Analyze team dynamics, in terms of the roles group members play in a team and the effectiveness in terms of achieving shared goals. Page 15 of 17 D3 Critically evaluate your own role and contribution to a group scenario. Unit Learning Outcomes LO4 Examine the need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its role within the workplace and for higher level learning. Assignment Brief and Guidance Part 1 Discuss the importance of CPD and its contribution to your own learning, workplace & motivation (Task 17). You should prepare your own CPD and produce a development plan that outlines responsibilities, performance objectives and required skills, knowledge and learning for own future goals (Task 18). As an employee you will need some sort of motivation to work and should know motivational methods and techniques. Do self-research on motivational theories and how they can be used to improve employee performance. Review number of theories and select a best motivational method as per your view and explain impact they can have on performance within the workplace and justify your own CPD and development planning through building motivation (Task 19). Write a report on the importance of CPD within MadZoo Digital company to both employee and the employer. What evidence would be required to measure how effective this CPD is in helping employees achieve their goals while using their time and resources effectively (Evaluate a range of evidence criteria that is used as a measure for effective) (Task 20). Page 16 of 17 Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria Pass Merit Distinction LO4 Examine the need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and its role within the workplace and for higher level learning P7 Discuss the importance of CPD and its contribution to own learning and motivation. M5 Justify the role of CPD and development planning in building motivation. P8 Review different motivational theories and the impact they can have on performance in the workplace P9 Produce a development plan that outlines responsibilities, performance objectives and required skills, knowledge and learning for own future goals. Page 17 of 17 D4 Evaluate a range of evidence criteria that is used as a measure for effective CPD.
