Module Code: A6WPROJ
Long Title Workbased Project
Title Workbased Project
Module Level: LEVEL 6
EQF Level: 5
EHEA Level: Short Cycle
Credits: 10
Module Coordinator: JONATHAN BRITTAIN
Module Author: JONATHAN BRITTAIN
Departments: School of Business
Specifications of the qualifications and experience required of staff  
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Communicate complex information and demonstrate business communication skills through the delivery of an effective presentation and production of a written report
LO2 Identify and describe a work-based issue, problem, challenge, or area of development, and justify the decision to initiate an investigation and inquiry
LO3 Plan and develop investigative strategies to better understand the chosen work-based area of inquiry.
LO4 Collect, present, summarise and analyse data, drawing inferences that are informed by the evidence.
LO5 Propose and generate a creative plan and actions that enable the development or improvement of work activities.
LO6 Explain how proposals contribute to the broader perspective of performance (such as contribution to the team; organisation; economic impact; service delivery; etc.)
LO7 Engage and work with others, taking responsibility for the evaluation and improvement of work or learning activities
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is required before enrolment on this module. While the prior learning is expressed as named NCI module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Entry requirements  
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
Module Overview
This module will be delivered and assessed at the end of the programme and enables the integration of a range of knowledge, skills and competences cited in the Occupational Profile for an IFS Associate. The module allows the Apprentice to choose a work-based issue, challenge, or opportunity to develop and improve upon. The scale of the work-based area of inquiry should be something that is appropriate in scale and complexity to the level of an Apprentice. Implicit in the module will be the application of problem solving, creativity, and the requirement to work with others in developing proposals.
Topics to be covered
Refining the Project and area of investigation; Defining the rationale, purpose, and benefits of the project topic to the Client (i.e. employer); Developing a plan for the completion of the project; The Work-Based Project proposal; How to research the project topic; How to present and interpret your research; Implementing: testing, feasibility and practicality issues; Presentation and Structure of Report; Structure for the Presentation
Assessment Breakdown%
Workplace Assessment100.00%

Assessments

Full Time

No Coursework
No End of Module Assessment
Workplace Assessment
Assessment Type: Portfolio % of total: 100
Assessment Date: n/a Outcome addressed: 1,2,3,4,5,6,7
Non-Marked: No
Assessment Description:
The assessment for this module consists of an initial proposal, then ultimately a presentation and written report on a work- based issue, challenge, or opportunity to develop and improve upon. The presentation will be evaluated by members of the programme team, together with IFS industry members. A copy of the presentation and the report are to be included in the Apprentice’s Work-Based Portfolio.
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

NCIRL reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Module Target Workload Hours 0 Hours
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Seminars A Work-Based Portfolio tutorial will be delivered each week of their attendance at college in the two academic years, for one hour. The aim of this tutorial is to guide, support, and monitor the progress of learners toward the achievement of their work-based modules. The tutorial is delivered by the learner’s assigned Academic Supervisor. In addition, the Academic Supervisor will monitor the progress of the learner in the generation of evidence and completion of the module 26 Every Week 26.00
Workbased learning the Workplace Mentor will formally monitor progress once a month, at a minimum. 18 hours one-to-one supervision 121 Every Week 121.00
Independent Learning No Description 101 Every Week 101.00
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Academic supervisor visits 2 Every Week 2.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 149.00
 

Module Resources

Recommended Book Resources
  • The IFS employing organisation will be the main source of supporting resources. Commonly IFS organisations have e-learning resources that can be accessed to support learning, as well as other learning supports.. na.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
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