Unit Number: 13
Unit Title: Personal and Professional Development
Assignment Brief
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Unit 13: Personal and Professional Development
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Learning Outcomes and Criteria covered by this Assignment
Summary of learning outcomes
To achieve this unit a learner must:

1. Understand how self-managed learning can enhance lifelong development
2. Be able to take responsibility for own personal and professional development
3. Be able to implement and continually review own personal and professional
   development plan
4. Be able to demonstrate acquired interpersonal and transferable skills.
   Outcomes
   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:
   Unit Number: 13
   Unit Title: Personal and Professional Development
   Module Tutor:
   Email:
   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:
   Email:
   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.
    Identify the approaches to self managed learning and evaluate their suitability (LO
   1.1)
    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)
    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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    Identify the development opportunities to meet current and future needs you have
   identified above. (LO 2.3)
    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)
    Critically discuss your own learning against the aims and objectives you have
   mentioned in the PDP (LO3.3)
    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 mark 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 mark criteria and all the merit
   mark 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 — Strategic Management 2nd Edition (Prentice Hall, 2001) ISBN: 0130400068
   Johnson G and Scholes K — Exploring Corporate Strategy (Prentice Hall, 2002)
   ISBN: 0273651129
   Lynch R — Corporate Strategy (Prentice Hall, 1999) ISBN: 0273643037
   Thompson J L — 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 mark. 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 mark.
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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:
   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;
   Destination-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:
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   INTERNAL VERIFICATION – ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
   Unit Personal and Professional Development
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   Y/N*
   Are accurate programme details shown
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   Are clear deadlines for assessment given?
   Y/N*
   Is this assignment for whole or part of a unit?
   W/P
   Are assessment criteria to be addressed listed?
   Y/N*
   Does each task show which criteria are being
   addressed?
   Y/N*
   Are these criteria actually addressed by the
   tasks?
   Y/N*
   Is it clear what evidence the learner needs to
   generate?
   Y/N*
   Are the activities appropriate?
   Y/N*
   Is there a scenario or vocational context?
   Y/N*
   Is the language and presentation appropriate?
   Y/N*
   Is the timescale for the assignment appropriate?
   Y/N*
   Will the conduct of the assessment be valid and
   reliable?
   Y/N*
   Overall is the assignment fit for purpose?
   Y/N*

• If “No” is recorded and the Internal Verifier recommends remedial action before the brief is issued,
  the Assessor and the Internal Verifier should confirm that the action has been undertaken
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  INTERNAL VERIFICATION – ASSESSMENT DECISIONS
  Unit No/Name
  13- Personal and Professional Development
  Assessor
  Assignment title:

1. Essay
2. Portfolio
   Learner’s name:
   Which criteria has the
   assessor awarded?
   Pass Merit Distinction
   Do the criteria awarded
   match those targeted by the
   assignment brief?
   Y/N Details
   Has the work been assessed
   accurately?
   Y/N Details
   Is the feedback to the
   learner:
    Constructive?
    Linked to relevant
   grading criteria?
   Does the feedback:
    Identify opportunities for
   improved performance?
    Agree actions?
   Y/N Details
   Does the grading decision
   need amending?
   Y/N Details
   Remedial action taken:
   Internal Verifier name
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