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Your assignments
and final project
The briefs and requirements
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Guide to writing assignments
Throughout the CTP programme, you are required to submit 2 written assignments and a work
based project.
The purpose of the assignments is:
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to provide you with a focused medium to develop your learning in the major topics
and themes which are developed through the programme.
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to develop your analytical, critical and evaluation skills by requiring you to link the
theories and knowledge that you are gaining on the programme with the policies,
procedures, systems and practices which operate within your workplace.
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to help you to add value to your organisation by encouraging you to compare and
contrast “best practice” elsewhere with the systems, procedures and activities used
within your own organisation.
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to promote practical writing skills and interpersonal skills, (particularly informing,
persuading, gathering information and negotiating).
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to develop your professional knowledge, skills and understanding for your future
career.
Assignment Topics
Assignment topics are agreed with tutor and these are wide ranging, but on a set theme.
The topic you choose should have a corporate/organisational focus and should include
investigative work (i.e. in other organisation or some form of literature search) beyond your own
organisation.
Layout of assignments
The appropriate layout of a particular assignment is likely to vary, but we encourage you to
produce your assignment in report form or structured as proposals to senior management.
These notes are intended to give some guidance on how an assignment should be presented.
Title Page
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it is important that you clearly state, at the beginning of the assignment, what its title
is, which module it applies to, which tutor has set it and your name as the author.
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the only other things to go on the title page (if appropriate) are a file reference, date,
and version number.
Summary
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if the report is more than about three pages long, a summary should be provided, so
that people can see at a glance what the report is about.
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this summary is usually printed immediately after the title page, but if the summary
is only a couple of sentences, there may be room to put it on the title page itself,
below your name.
Contents Page
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page numbers as well as section/chapter titles should be included.
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if the report incorporates appendices, their titles should be listed.
Acknowledgements

a list of names, roles and organisations (if relevant) of all those who helped you
when compiling the report should be included.
Terms of Reference

this section should answer the questions “What were you asked to do? and “What
powers (i.e., access to others, budgets, etc) were you given?
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clarifying the terms of reference will show what the report is about, and also helps to
define the report’s boundaries.
Introduction
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this section should provide some of the background of the subject, which forms the
principal theme of your report.
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if the report is designed to solve a perceived “problem”, the history of the “problem”
can be reviewed here, culminating in the situation, which prompted the report to be
written.
Method(s) of Investigation
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this section is needed for the readers to judge the authenticity of the “evidence”
which comprises the main body of the report. All sources should be mentioned and,
if appropriate, describe how you put together your questionnaire or survey study.
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copies of the questionnaires themselves or any other research instruments should
be included in the appendices.
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if any published documents were studied, this should be recorded, although the
precise list of books, articles, etc should be included in the bibliography at the end of
the report.
The main body of the report

this part of the report is likely to comprise many paragraphs or sections, depending
on the quantity of information to be presented. It is often useful to break up your
assignment into sub-headings.
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in many cases you are not required to write a novel, and it is often easier and
clearer to use a list of bullet points as long as there is sufficient information to
explain and justify the point you are making.
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use tables, pie charts, graphs and bar charts if possible. Your presentation of data
is important.
Conclusions
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in this section you should say what your facts or findings mean, i.e., discuss the key
implications arising from the wealth of details you may have collected.
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the conclusions should not incorporate any new facts.
Recommendations
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your recommendations should clearly spell out your ideas to enable them to be
acted upon.
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in particular, if your proposals involve expenditure, you must supply a cost/benefit
evaluation to show what it costs and what your organisation will get from it.
Appendices
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all detailed statistical tabulations, graphs, lists, questionnaires, etc should be
organised into separate appendices.
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nothing should be included as an appendix if it isn’t mentioned in the main body of
the report.
Bibliography & References
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You also need to include a bibliography, this is a list of sources which you consulted
but which are not directly quoted. Also list the reference sources which are actually
cited in the report itself.
Length of Assignment
Written assignments specify a maximum of 2,000 words (1,500 – 2,000). Your final project has
a maximum of 3,500 words (3,000 – 3,500).
You need to demonstrate your skill in arguing logically and concisely, as throughout your
career you will be required to be succinct in your presentations to management or others.
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1. Written Assignment Unit One: Training in context.
(1st Written – meets CIPD module 1: Training in context module)
Assignment Overview
The purpose of this assignment is for you to consider the influences on the success of a
training and development event. You need to carry out research, and investigate how a number
of influences contribute to the success of a training & development event.
Your research can extend beyond your company by drawing comparisons with other similar
companies. You should reference learning from all sources.
Your research should enable you to draw conclusions and importantly put forward supported
recommendations on how certain influences might be managed more effectively. Finally, before
you send your assignment to your tutor, check your submission against the generic
assessment criteria (appendix 1.)
2. Objectives
In undertaking this assignment you will demonstrate that you understand the following
Knowledge Indicators
1.2 The organisational context.
 The factors that influence the effectiveness of training.
3. Scenario
Choose a training event/course you are familiar with to focus your research on. E.g. you could
choose a presentation skills course or a customer service skills course.
4. Task
Written Assignment One: brief (2000 words)
Title: Factors that influence training in an organisation.
The following are major factors that influence training:
 The type of organisation, it’s environment and senior management (the sponsor)
 Line management
 The trainer
 The trainee
Choose a training course you are familiar with and investigate how these factors
influence the effectiveness of that training.
Conduct both primary & secondary research to find out how each factor has an
influence on the course, drawing conclusions and making detailed recommendations
that would improve the effectiveness of that course.
5. Assessment Criteria
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CIPD Certificate Programme Generic Assessment Criteria (GAC)
The assignment feedback sheet will help you identify what you have achieved & where you
need to develop.
Maximum word limit for this assignment – 2,000 words.
Date of issue:
Submission date:
By completing this assignment you satisfy the CIPD learning outcomes below
To demonstrate that you:
 Are able to build effective relationships with colleagues and customers.
 Can explain the contribution that training and development makes to organisational
success and the factors that influence its effectiveness.
 Can explain organisational roles and relationships in relation to training and
development.
 Can explain the effect of legislation and government influence on training practice.
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Identifying and prioritising learning needs assignment brief
(2nd Written – meets CIPD module 2: Identifying and prioritising learning needs)
Assignment overview
The purpose of this assignment is for you to research a specific example of how learning
needs analysis is conducted within your organisation. You may find this was as a result of a
direct request by managers or in response to the identification of a performance indicator.
There are a number of ways learning needs are identified and your job is to research how this
was conducted in your organisation, draw conclusions and to recommend improvements for the
future.
Be objective and analytical in deciding the most suitable methods of investigation. Justify why
you are choosing one method ahead of another, and explain what factors have influenced your
decision. It is important that to draw conclusions and put forward your recommendations and
that you consider how you would implement them. Finally, before you send your assignment to
your tutor, check your submission against the generic assessment criteria (appendix 1.)
Aim
To provide evidence that you can demonstrate the knowledge and understanding necessary to
- identify and agree learning needs with individuals and groups using appropriate
methods and analysis.
Objectives
In undertaking this assignment you will demonstrate that you understand the following:
o methods and sources of information for identifying learning needs
o factors affecting individual learning.
Assignment Task
You are required to research how the identification of training needs is currently conducted
within your organisation or department, using a specific example to illustrate your
investigation. You need to document and detail the research you carried out, how you
conducted the research and your findings.
From your research and your reading you are then required to define and propose
improvements and developments to the current approach in the form of systems and
methods that you would like to adopt or see adopted.
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
This assignment will be marked according to the CIPD Certificate Programme Generic
Assessment Criteria (GAC). A copy is attached.
Date of issue:
Submission date:
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CIPD
By completing this assignment you satisfy the CIPD learning outcomes below
To demonstrate that you:
 Are able to identify, prioritise and agree learning needs with individuals and groups,
using appropriate methods of analysis.
 Are able to explain methods and sources of information for identifying learning needs.
 Can explain factors affecting individual learning in and out of the workplace.
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30 minute training event
(1st Skills – Meets CIPD module 3: Designing training and assessment)
Skills assessment brief
The reason for the assignment
You are doing this assignment to demonstrate that you can:
 design training and development sessions for a group of learners
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prepare and/or develop relevant materials and facilities for those sessions
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prepare, deliver and review a practical training and development session
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assess learners and give them constructive feedback
explain the principles of adult learning and effective design, and the range of factors
affecting design including:
– the range of training / learning methods, their advantages and disadvantages and
the criteria for selecting them for use
– the range of audio, visual and technology-based learning aids and the criteria for
selecting them for use
– the range of delivery styles and presentation techniques (including online learning)
and the skills needed, along with advantages and disadvantages and the criteria for
selecting them for use.
The activity
Your task is to prepare, deliver and review a 30 minute learning event for the learners in your
group, using appropriate training methods and training aids. Your tutor will observe and assess
your performance against the criteria in the 30 minute training event observation checklist.
1. You run the event on a training-related topic.
2. Your tutor will agree it with you and brief you in advance.
3. You will need to research the topic, but the methods and aids you choose are more
important
4. You should study the 30 minute training event observation checklist, so you know what
you are being assessed against.
5. You may of course draw on any personal experience, or what you have seen others do
as they run their sessions.
6. We will give you face-to-face and written feedback before asking you to complete any
further documents, or giving you a grade for this assignment.
Within 14 days of completing the exercise
You must submit all these to your tutor electronically, clearly showing your name.
 A completed Knowledge statement (500–1000 words) (Appendix 5)
Remember to keep all your learning materials, slides, handouts and other material in case the
CIPD moderator needs to see it.
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Facilitation exercise
(2nd Skills – Meets CIPD module 4: Delivering and evaluating training)
Skills assessment brief
The reason for the assignment
You are doing this assignment to demonstrate that you can:
 prepare, facilitate and review a practical learning session for a group of learners

create a climate that is conducive to learning

provide feedback to learners.
The activity
Your task is to carry out a facilitated group work activity, & provide feedback to a group of
learners. This will be observed and assessed against the criteria in the Feedback skills
observation checklist
1. As these facilitation exercises will be taking place throughout the programme, your tutor
will agree the timetable with you in advance.
2. Your tutor will brief you, at the workshop before the one you facilitate.
3. We agree the activity with you.
4. We are observing your facilitation & feedback skills not scoring your specialist
knowledge, so do not worry even if you know little or nothing about the subject.
5. You should study the Feedback skills observation checklist, so you know what you are
being assessed against.
6. You may of course draw on any personal experience, or what you have seen others do
as they facilitate a session.
7. We will give you face-to-face and written feedback before asking you to complete any
further documents, or giving you a grade for this assignment.
Within 14 days of completing the exercise
You must submit all these to your tutor electronically, clearly showing your name.
 A completed Knowledge statement (500–1000 words) (Appendix 5)
Remember to keep all your slides, handouts and other material in case the CIPD moderator
needs to see it.
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The final project
The reason for the project
The purpose of the project is to enable you to apply the knowledge and skills you have gained
within the programme, and to give you an opportunity to contribute to your organisation’s
effectiveness.
The activity
You first choose one of the project options from the list at the end of this brief, and identify a
relevant part of your organisation to apply it to.
Then you produce a project plan. Once that’s approved you write your project report.
Your project plan
A project plan is a CIPD requirement. It’s also straightforward good practice, because it
ensures the topic you choose is suitable, realistic and relevant in terms of:
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the scope and level of the certificate programme
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the real context you are producing it in
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the practicalities – time, support, resources, and potential difficulties and constraints
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validity and reliability, especially data-gathering methods and sources.
Before you start building your plan:
 identify your project topic from the options in the list
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discuss your choice with your tutor and an appropriate person from your organisation.
Assessing your project plan
Although you do have to produce a satisfactory project plan, it does not contribute to your final
grade. You must submit your completed project plan to your tutor within 30 days of it being set.
You will receive feedback within 14 days of submitting your project plan.
If it is satisfactory, you move on to write the report.
If it’s unsatisfactory you may submit a second plan.
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Your project report
Your project report is between 3000 and 3500 words, and must demonstrate that you can
transfer and apply the knowledge and skills you have gained during the programme.
Your report should:
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give some background to the organisation – or the relevant part of it – and identify the
issue or problem
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set out clear objectives
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explain and justify your investigative methods
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summarise the findings from your research
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draw relevant conclusions that include the evaluation of possible solutions, including the
implications for financial and human resources and a cost/benefit analysis
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make appropriate recommendations to meet your stated objectives
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include relevant references to both practice and theory, from the open learning
materials, theory from the workshops and your own research where appropriate.
When you have finished the report
Send it to your tutor electronically, along with your completed:
 Learning log (Appendix 6).
Make sure all documents clearly show your name and the word count.
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Project options
In an area of your organisation…
1
Carry out a training needs analysis
Carry out a training needs analysis, to identify and prioritise the development needs:
 arising from the implementation of a new framework, system or process, or
 in response to a group or team performance issue, or
 as a result of a management request.
2
Design a training solution
Design and develop a training solution for a group to support the introduction of a new system
or procedure, or in response to group or team performance issue.
Your solution must recommend a way forward, as a result of gathering and analysing the
information.
3
Devise an evaluation strategy to support the training function
Review how your team, group or organisation carries out evaluation. Your review must use
proven methods (such as SWOT) to gather and analyse information.
Analyse your findings, draw conclusions and recommend improvements that will lead to more
effective evaluation.
4
Review current delivery practice
You assume the role of an internal consultant and review the methods your team or
organisation uses to deliver training.
Analyse your findings, draw conclusions and recommend improvements that will lead to better
training delivery.
5
Review any assessment of training strategy
Review how effectively your team, group or organisation carries out assessment, using proven
methods (e.g. SWOT or PESTLE) to gather and analyse information.
Analyse your findings, draw conclusions and recommend improvements that will lead to a more
effective use of assessment.
6
Review the current coaching practice
You assume the role of an internal consultant, and review how your team or organisation uses
coaching. Your research should gather information from established internal and external
sources.
Analyse your findings, draw conclusions and recommend improvements that will lead to more
effective coaching.
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Appendices
1
Assessment criteria for written assignments & projects
2
Skills assessment criteria (8 pages)
3
Project / assignment feedback form (2 pages)
4
Knowledge statement
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Appendix 1
Assessment criteria for written assignments and work-based/related project
CRITERIA
REFER = 0
PASS = 1
MERIT =2
DISTINCTION = 3
1. Identification of
and approach to
the problem or
task with clearly
defined objectives
Does not grasp or
address the
problem or task.
No clear objective
and limited
exploration of
possible
approaches to the
problem or task.
Broadly addresses
the problem or
task but lacks
some clarity or
shows limited
consideration of
contextual issues.
Some justification
of the methods of
investigation.
Clearly addresses
the problem or task
and demonstrates
ability to understand
contextual issues
and the implications
of change. Clear
objectives &
considered
justification of
methods.
Very clearly identifies and
discusses the problem or
task and demonstrates
comprehensive awareness
of contextual issues and
understands the possible
difficulties of change.
Comprehensive justification
of investigation methods.
2.
Sources of
reference and
underpinning data
Very little evidence
of reference to
relevant literature
or current practice.
Some use of
relevant literature
or current practice
applied to the
problem or task.
Clear & adequate
use of relevant
literature and
current practice
underpin the
approach taken in
dealing with the
problem or task.
Comprehensive use of up to
date and relevant literature,
and current practice in
dealing with the problem or
task. All stages of the work
underpinned by reference to
relevant sources.
3.
Information
collection and
analysis
Inadequate
collection and
analysis of
information.
Descriptive rather
than analytical.
Adequate
information
collected and
some analysis and
application to the
problem or task.
Competent
collection of
information that is
analysed and used
in problem
identification and
resolution.
Comprehensive collection of
information that is analysed
and clearly applied to
resolution of the problem or
task.
4.
Conclusion or
final outcome
Conclusions or
final outcome
unrelated to
information
collected.
Contains a number
of unsupported
observations or
actions.
Conclusions or
final outcome
broadly follows
from the
information
collected and are
reasonably logical.
.
Conclusions or final
outcome developed
logically from the
information
obtained.
Conclusions or final
outcomes are developed
logically and show full
appreciation of the
information collected.
Detailed conclusions or
outcome clearly supported
by analysis. All the key
issued are addressed and
potential barriers/difficulties
identified.
Recommendations
do not follow from
the facts. No
exploration of
feasibility & ease of
implementation.
Fails to reach
informed
recommendations.
Recommendations
are broadly logical
and practical but
some work
required for
effective
implementation.
Recommendations
are appropriate and
capable of
implementation.
Some consideration
of financial
implications
5.
Recommendations
Total
Addresses most of
the key issues.
Practical and logically
developed
recommendations that
consider implication of
implementation e.g. finance,
time, resources.
e.g. finance, time,
resources
PASS = 5-7
MERIT = 8-12
DISTINCTION = 13-15
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Skills assessment criteria
30 Min Training Event - Observation Checklist
(Completed by your tutor)
Name:
Date:
Session title:
HOW DID THE CANDIDATE
Establish rapport and create a climate conducive to learning
Establish current level of knowledge and understanding of the
group
State the session objectives and put them into context
Give information to the group in an appropriate tone and style
Use support materials effectively within the session
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30 Min Training Event - Observation Checklist
(Completed by your tutor)
Structure the activities logically and make smooth transitions,
debriefing any exercises appropriately
Check progress and understanding by using appropriate
questioning techniques
Review objectives and seek feedback on the session
Development areas
Conclusion
Assessor Signature
Date:
Candidate signature
Date:
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Feedback Skills - Observation Checklist
(Completed by your tutor)
Name:
Date:
Title of facilitation:
HOW DID THE CANDIDATE:
Maintain ground rules for behaviour including contracting for the
feedback
Clarify the purpose and outcomes for the session
Demonstrate active listening and observing skills to maintain
learning within the group
Use effective questioning to clarify issues and elicit feedback
Manage the group appropriately during the tasks and the process
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Feedback Skills - Observation Checklist
(Completed by your tutor)
Create the environment where all felt comfortable to participate
effectively
Summarise learning points as appropriate
Use encouraging directive feedback to make progress and achieve
the outcomes
Summary of development areas
Other points
Assessor Signature
Candidate signature
Date:
Date:
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Generic Skills Assessment Criteria – 30 minute training event
Feedback & Grade Sheet (completed by Tutor)
Name_____________________________
A
Date________________
CIPD Operational indicators being developed and assessed
Tutor Feedback:
Design a training and
development session for a
group of learners.
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Pass (2)
Merit (4)
Distinction (6)
Tutor Feedback:
Prepare and / or develop
relevant materials and
facilities for the session
.
Grade Awarded
*Note- The grade selected is
for combined preparation
and delivery
B
Demonstration of underpinning of knowledge and understanding
Tutor Feedback:
Explain the principles of adult
learning and effective design,
and the range of factors
affecting design.
Grade Awarded
Pass (1)
Merit (2)
Distinction (3)
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Feedback & Grade Sheet (Continued)
The components of the final grade are:
 the practical element – observation of skills event and the feedback, and the materials
and documents produced, as set out in candidate brief
 the knowledge element – the candidate’s reflective knowledge statement.
Assessment is weighted – 66% for the practical and 34% for the knowledge element. The final
grade is the sum of the practical and knowledge grades. Pass = 3–5, Merit= 6–7, Distinction = 8+
To achieve any final grade the candidate must pass both the practical and knowledge elements.
A
Grade
Pass=2 Merit=4
Practical elements
Distinction=6
Design a training and development session for a group of
learners
Prepare and / or develop relevant materials and facilities for
the session
Pass
Merit
Distinction
B
The assessed area has been demonstrated successfully and could be applied /
used in a work context with some guidance and adjustment.
The assessed area has been demonstrated to a standard that could be
applied/used in a work context with minimal guidance.
The assessed area has been demonstrated to a standard that could be
applied/used in a work context with no guidance or adjustment and used as
an example of good practice
Grade
Pass=1 Merit=2
Knowledge element
Distinction=3
Explain the principles of adult learning and effective design,
and the range of factors affecting design.
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Through a critique of their own performance the candidate satisfactorily
evidenced awareness and understanding of the knowledge indicators
Through a critique of their own performance the candidate has evidenced
awareness and understanding of the knowledge indicators and identified
ways in which they can improve their skills.
Through a critical evaluation of their own performance the candidate has
evidenced awareness and understanding of the knowledge indicators and
applied this in analysing ways in which they can improve their skills.
Final grade awarded
Signed Tutor_____________________________
Date ______________________
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Generic Skills Assessment Criteria - Feedback event
Feedback & Grade Sheet (completed by Tutor)
Name_____________________________
A
Date________________
CIPD Operational indicators being developed and assessed
Tutor Feedback:
Prepare, facilitate and
review a practical learning
session for a group of
learners.
Provide feedback to
learners
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Grade Awarded
*Note- The grade selected is
for combined preparation and
delivery
B
Pass (2)
Merit (4)
Distinction (6)
Demonstration of underpinning of knowledge and understanding
Tutor Feedback:
Create a climate that is
conducive to learning.
Overcome barriers to learning
Grade Awarded
Pass (1)
Merit (2)
Distinction (3)
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Feedback & Grade Sheet (Continued)
The components of the final grade are:
 the practical element – observation of skills event and the feedback, and the materials
and documents produced, as set out in candidate brief
 the knowledge element – the candidate’s reflective knowledge statement.
Assessment is weighted – 66% for the practical and 34% for the knowledge element. The final
grade is the sum of the practical and knowledge grades. Pass = 3–5, Merit= 6–7, Distinction = 8+
To achieve any final grade the candidate must pass both the practical and knowledge elements.
A
Grade
Pass=2 Merit=4
Practical elements
Distinction=6
Prepare, facilitate and review a practical learning session for a
group of learners. Provide feedback to learners.
Pass
Merit
Distinction
B
The assessed area has been demonstrated successfully and could be
applied/used in a work context with some guidance and adjustment.
The assessed area has been demonstrated to a standard that could be
applied/used in a work context with minimal guidance.
The assessed area has been demonstrated to a standard that could be
applied/used in a work context with no guidance or adjustment and used as
an example of good practice
Knowledge elements
Grade
Pass=1 Merit=2
Distinction=3
Create a climate that is conducive to learning.
Overcome barriers to learning
Pass
Merit
Distinction
Through a critique of their own performance the candidate satisfactorily
evidenced awareness and understanding of the knowledge indicators
Through a critique of their own performance the candidate has evidenced
awareness and understanding of the knowledge indicators and identified
ways in which they can improve their skills.
Through a critical evaluation of their own performance the candidate has
evidenced awareness and understanding of the knowledge indicators and
applied this in analysing ways in which they can improve their skills.
Final grade awarded
Signed Tutor_____________________________
Date ______________________
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Appendix 3
Assignment feedback for Training in context, IDN & Final project
(Completed by your tutor)
Name ____________________________
Criteria
Identification of and
approach to problem
or task with clearly
defined objectives
Grade
Sources of reference
and underpinning
data
Grade
Information collection
and analysis
Grade
Conclusion or final
outcome
Grade
Recommendations
Grade
Comments
Date________________
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continued
Assignment feedback for Training in context, IDN & Final project
(Completed by your tutor)
The final grade is determined by use of the CIPD Generic Assessment Criteria, appendix 1 of the
programme guide.
Pass (1)
Merit (2)
Distinction (3)
Candidates must achieve a minimum of a Pass for each of the 5 criterion
The total points from each individual criterion attract a final grade as follows
Pass (5-7)
Merit (8-12)
Distinction (13-15)
*A second submission can obtain a maximum of a pass grade
Submission number
1
or
2
Feedback summary
Actions needed/agreed
Final grade awarded
Signed Tutor_____________________________
Date ______________________
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Appendix 4
Knowledge statement for 30 min & facilitation events
(completed by candidate)
Name__________________________
Date___________________
This statement is for you to show that you understand the underpinning knowledge related to the
skills assignments, and expand on any areas you have identified for improvement. The
knowledge being looked for is the knowledge relating to training and development theory, not the
topic you chose to present on.
Consider these 5 areas and respond using 500-1000 words.
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What knowledge did I use to produce my supporting documents, and to carry out the
activity?
What new knowledge have I gained from carrying out this activity?
How have I used the feedback I received, to identify the knowledge I have gained?
What useful improvements to my performance and supporting documents can I identify?
How can this assignment help me at work?
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