To achieve each outcome a learner must demonstrate
the ability to:
1 Understand how selfmanaged
learning can
enhance lifelong
development (LO 1)
LO 1.1 evaluate approaches to self-managed learning
LO 1.2 propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and
professional contexts could be encouraged
LO 1.3 evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the
individual and organisation
2 Be able to take
responsibility for own
personal and professional
development (LO 2)
LO 2.1 evaluate own current skills and competencies against
professional standards and organisational objectives
LO 2.2 identify own development needs and the activities
required to meet them
LO 2.3 identify development opportunities to meet current and
future defined needs
LO 2.4 devise a personal and professional development plan
based on identified needs
3 Be able to implement and
continually review own
personal and professional
development plan (LO 3)
LO 3.1 discuss the processes and activities required to
implement the development plan
LO 3.2 undertake and document development activities as
planned
LO 3.3 reflect critically on own learning against original aims
and objectives set in the development plan
LO 3.4 update the development plan based on feedback and
evaluation
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4 Be able to demonstrate
acquired interpersonal and
transferable skills. (LO 4)
LO 4.1 select solutions to work-based problems
LO 4.2 communicate in a variety of styles and appropriate
manner at various levels
LO 4.3 evaluate and use effective time management strategies.
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Programme: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business
Unit Number: 13
Unit Title: Personal and Professional Development
Module Tutor: Perry Ellis
Email: Perry.Ellis@regentcollege.ukc.om
Assignment Number: 1. Essay
Distribution Date: 16/10/2013
Submission Date: 15/11/2013
Assessment Format: Write an essay. The essay must be written in professional manner and
properly referenced. The essay should comply with the word count of
1000 with +/- 10% margin. You may use tables and diagrams to
support your report to illustrate the text. Word count excludes the
index, headings, information contained in tables, references and
bibliography.
Discuss how you have identified your learning and development method. Recommend how
people could learn to identify suitable methods for development and suggest how you could
encourage lifelong learning in personal and professional context. Evaluate the benefits of self
managed learning to the individual and to the organisation. (LO 1.2, 1.3)
Assessment Type: Individual
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Programme: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business
Unit Number: 13
Unit Title: Personal and Professional Development
Module Tutor: Perry Ellis
Email: Perry.Ellis@regentcollege.ukc.om
Assignment Number: 2. Portfolio
Distribution Date: 16/10/2013
Submission Date: 31/01/2014
Assessment Format: Produce a Portfolio. The portfolio will consist of different pieces of
information however the content must be written in a professional
manner and properly referenced if you are using any sources other than
your own input. There is no set word count however you are advised
not to exc. You may use tables and diagrams to support your report to
illustrate the text. Word count excludes the index, headings,
information contained in tables, references and bibliography.
In the first assignment you are required to evaluate yourself and produce a portfolio. Your
portfolio must include the below points.
„X Identify the approaches to self managed learning and evaluate their suitability (LO
1.1)
„X What skills you require to meet organisational goals and objectives? (If you are
unemployed during your studies, identify an organisation which you would seek
employment after completing your studies. What skills you require to meet the goals
and objectives of this organisation?) Evaluate you own current skills and
competencies against the professional standards and organisational objectives. Draft
your current CV (LO 2.1)
„X Identify your personal and professional development needs and what activities
required to meet them. Produce an inventory of the needs and required activities (LO
2.2)
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„X Identify the development opportunities to meet current and future needs you have
identified above. (LO 2.3)
„X Devise a personal development plan to achieve your intended goal. This personal
development plan (PDP) should discuss the short term objectives and long term
objectives and the processes and activities required to implement the development
plan. (LO 2.4, 3.1, 3.2)
„X Critically discuss your own learning against the aims and objectives you have
mentioned in the PDP (LO3.3)
„X Update your PDP upon based following the above evaluation. You must submit PDP
version 01 and PDP reviewed version. (LO 3.4)
You will be assessed on the quality of the information provided in this assignment. You
should identify the above issues clearly and present professionally in a report format. Your
self evaluation should be ¡¥SMART¡¦ than a mere description. You may analyse qualities of
existing business entrepreneurs for you to carry out the self evaluation.
Identify one work based problems relating to the career/industry you are interested in/aiming
to achieve/pursue. Discuss the learning styles which can be implemented to overcome the
problems you have identified. You should seek to communicate this information in an
appropriate manner at various levels (Strategic, Tactical and Operational) (LO 4.1, 4.2)
For the second part of the report, identify and evaluate three time management strategies.
Discuss the most suited strategy for you, justify your answer. (LO 4.3)
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Assessment Criteria:
P1-P14 Pass Criteria
M1-M3 Merit Criteria
D1-D3 Distinction Criteria
To Achieve a Pass
To gain a pass grade you must attempt all three assignments and you must satisfy the pass
criteria as outlined below.
LO 1.1 evaluate approaches to self-managed learning (P1)
LO 1.2 propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts could
be encouraged (P2)
LO 1.3 evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and organisation
(P3)
LO 2.1 evaluate own current skills and competencies against professional standards and
organisational objectives (P4)
LO 2.2 identify own development needs and the activities required to meet them (P5)
LO 2.3 identify development opportunities to meet current and future defined needs (P6)
LO 2.4 devise a personal and professional development plan based on identified needs (P7)
LO 3.1 discuss the processes and activities required to implement the development plan
(P8)
LO 3.2 undertake and document development activities as planned (P9)
LO 3.3 reflect critically on own learning against original aims and objectives set in the
development plan (P10)
LO 3.4 update the development plan based on feedback and evaluation (P11)
LO 4.1 select solutions to work-based problems (P12)
LO 4.2 communicate in a variety of styles and appropriate manner at various levels (P13)
LO 4.3 evaluate and use effective time management strategies. (P14)
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To Achieve a Merit
To gain a merit grade you must achieve all the pass criteria and in addition you must satisfy
the criteria as outlined below.
Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions through effective judgement (M1)
Select/design and apply appropriate methods/techniques. You are judged on the application
of relevant theories and techniques and the justification for their application (M2)
Present and communicate appropriate findings. This includes the use the appropriate structure
and approach with coherent, logical development of principles/concepts for the intended
audience (M3)
To Achieve a Distinction
To gain a Distinction grade you must achieve all the pass criteria and all the merit criteria
and in addition you must satisfy the criteria as outlined below.
Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions including realistic
improvements which have been proposed against defined characteristics for success. (D1)
Demonstrate convergent / lateral/creative thinking by showing evidence on receptiveness to
new ideas and effective thinking in unfamiliar contexts. (D2)
Take responsibility for managing and organising activities including accommodating the
unforeseen and recognising the importance of interdependence. (D3)
Your subject tutor will be able to give you general guidance and feedback on improving your
work however it is your responsibility to seek feedback from the subject tutors on the above
criteria for you to achieve the intended grades.
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Support materials
Textbooks
HNC/HND BTEC Business Course Book, Core Unit 8 Business Strategy
(BPP Publishing, London, 2000) ISBN: 0751770388
Coulter M ¡X Strategic Management 2nd Edition (Prentice Hall, 2001) ISBN: 0130400068
Johnson G and Scholes K ¡X Exploring Corporate Strategy (Prentice Hall, 2002)
ISBN: 0273651129
Lynch R ¡X Corporate Strategy (Prentice Hall, 1999) ISBN: 0273643037
Thompson J L ¡X Understanding Corporate Strategy (Thomson Learning, 2001)
ISBN: 1861527551
Newspapers
The Financial Times
Videos
Blood on the Carpet series
The Business
Trouble at the Top series
Trouble Shooter series (John Harvey Jones)
Websites
www.bloomberg.com Bloomberg, provider of worldwide financial
information
www.emerald-library.com/EMR Provides access to journals
www.ft.com The Financial Times
www.hemscott.net Provides company information
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Plagiarism and Collusion
When producing the assignments, Learners must not copy any material whole or part from
fellow students intentionally or unintentionally. Any materials including phrases, paragraphs,
diagrams, tables, charts or graphics copied from books, journals, web sites or any other
sources must be properly referenced according to the Harvard referencing system. Even if the
words are changed or altered learners must clearly reference the source. Learners are required
to produce a ¡¥Turn-it-in¡¦ originality report for any coursework, essays submitted for
assessment. Any assignments submitted without a ¡¥Turn-it-in¡¦ report will be refused and
returned without marking.
Collusion: Unless stated otherwise, you must not produce assignments in collaboration with
fellow students where the assessment is based on the individual work. Such material will be
refused by the assessor and you will receive no grade. You must not share your individual
assignments with fellow students and in an event both lender and the receiver will be
disqualified for the assessment.
Plagiarism and Collusion is seriously dealt with in accordance with the regulations at Regent
College and any learner who fails to produce an original piece of work may be disqualified of
taking the assessment and may have to repeat the unit.
Please visit the link http://www.regentcollegelondon.com/Policies.asp to read our Academic
Misconduct Policy for further information on above. You can also access this policy by
accessing VLE.
Extension and Late Submission
Please visit the link http://www.regentcollegelondon.com/Policies.asp to read our Assessment
Policy in order to acquire information concerning the above matter. You can also access this
policy by accessing VLE.
Attendance and Punctuality
Attending all your sessions is vital for your studies. We expect students to attend 100% of
your classes. Please visit the link http://www.regentcollegelondon.com/Policies.asp to read
our Attendance Policy for further information on above. You can also access this policy by
logging on to VLE.
General Guidance
This unit is assessed on 100% coursework including your active participation in lessons. You
must submit both assignments to receive an overall grade.
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You should plan well in advance on how to tackle this assignment. You should seek
knowledge outside the classroom lectures and activities to gain maximum learning outcome.
You should access recommended supporting materials as suggested and use the knowledge in
your assignments.
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Programme: BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business
Unit Number and Title: Unit 13, Personal and Professional Development
Module Tutor: Perry Ellis
Learner name:
Information/feedback on assessment and grading criteria
Assessment criteria
(Pass-P)
Achieved
Evidence
Feedback
LO 1.1 evaluate approaches to
self-managed learning (P1)
Yes/No
LO 1.2 propose ways in which
lifelong learning in personal and
professional contexts could be
encouraged (P2)
Yes/No
LO 1.3 evaluate the benefits of
self-managed learning to the
individual and organisation (P3)
Yes/No
LO 2.1 evaluate own current
skills and competencies against
professional standards and
organisational objectives (P4)
Yes/No
LO 2.2 identify own
development needs and the
activities required to meet them
(P5)
Yes/No
LO 2.3 identify development
opportunities to meet current
and future defined needs (P6)
Yes/No
LO 2.4 devise a personal and
professional development plan
based on identified needs (P7)
Yes/No
Feedback Sheet
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LO 3.1 discuss the processes
and activities required to
implement the development plan
(P8)
Yes/No
LO 3.2 undertake and
document development
activities as planned (P9)
Yes/No
LO 3.3 reflect critically on own
learning against original aims
and objectives set in the
development plan (P10)
Yes/No
LO 3.4 update the development
plan based on feedback and
evaluation (P11)
Yes/No
LO 4.1 select solutions to
work-based problems (P12)
Yes/No
LO 4.2 communicate in a
variety of styles and appropriate
manner at various levels (P13)
Yes/No
LO 4.3 evaluate and use
effective time management
strategies. (P14)
Yes/No
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Grading criteria (Merit-M;
Distinction-D)
Achieved
Evidence
Feedback
Identify and apply strategies
to find appropriate solutions
through effective judgement
(M1)
Yes/No
Select/design and apply
appropriate
methods/techniques. You are
judged on the application of
relevant theories and
techniques and the
justification for their
application (M2)
Yes/No
Present and communicate
appropriate findings. This
includes the use the
appropriate structure and
approach with coherent,
logical development of
principles/concepts for the
intended audience (M3)
Yes/No
Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions
including realistic
improvements which have
been proposed against
defined characteristics for
success. (D1)
Yes/No
Demonstrate convergent /
lateral/creative thinking by
showing evidence on
receptiveness to new ideas
and effective thinking in
unfamiliar contexts. (D2)
Yes/No
Take responsibility for
managing and organising
activities including
accommodating the
unforeseen and recognising
the importance of
interdependence. (D3)
Yes/No
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Assessor¡¦s general comments:
Assessor¡¦s Signature: …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Print Name: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Date: ……………………………..
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