Long Title:Work Based Project
Language of Instruction:English
Module Code:H8PR
Credits: 5
NFQ Level:LEVEL 8
Field of Study: Finance, banking, insurance
Module Delivered in 1 programme(s)
Module Coordinator: JONATHAN BRITTAIN
Module editor: Philip Shanahan
Module Description: The aim of this module is for students to consolidate the knowledge and skills acquired throughout the programme by giving Students the opportunity to specify, design and implement a retail financial services based project within their own workplace or for another organisation as agreed with the College
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
LO1 Utilise their knowledge in the application of the required conduct of business provisions for a financial planning advice scenario
LO2 Critically analyse empirical material and integrate their research, knowledge and skills developed over the course with their experiential learning in analysing findings and making appropriate conclusions.
LO3 Communicate and present findings of empirical research
Pre-requisite learning
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).
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Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 

Module Content & Assessment

Indicative Content
No indicative content
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Full Time

Coursework
Assessment Type Assessment Description Outcome addressed % of total Assessment Date
Practical (0260) Students will be required to present their project. 3 20.00 n/a
Project This assessment will require learners to identify & critically analyse the issues at stake, demonstrate their knowledge of the relevant conduct of business provisions and ability to carry out further research. Learners will be required apply the provisions as part of a financial planning process to carry out a detailed financial needs assessment, prioritise needs, compare and contrast the range of options and select appropriate solutions. Learners will be asked to present their findings in the form of an oral presentation. This presentation may be assessed in a live environment or via an online service. 1,2 80.00 n/a
No End of Module Assessment
No Workplace Assessment
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
Reassessment Description
The student will be required to amend and resubmit their project.

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

 

Module Workload

This module has no Full Time workload.
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Workload Description Hours Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload
Tutorial Class based tutorial 24 Per 15 week block 1.60
Independent Learning Research and preparation of project 101 Per 15 week block 6.73
Total Hours 125.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.33
Total Weekly Contact Hours 1.60
 

Module Resources

This module does not have any book resources
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 

Module Delivered in

Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
DPFP Diploma in Personal Financial Planning 2 Core Subject