Assignment front sheet

Qualification Unit number and title

BTEC Higher National Diploma – Business Management 13 – Personal Professional Development

Student name Assessor name

Angela ArmitageDate issued Completion date Submitted on

18/11/2015 9/12/15

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Learning Outcome

Assessment Criteria

In this assessment you will have the opportunity to present evidence that shows

you are able to:Task no. Evidence

(Page no)LO1 1.1 Evaluate approaches to self-managed learning 1

1.2 Propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and professional contexts could be encouraged. 7

1.3 Evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and organisation. 7

LO2 2.1 Evaluate own current skills and competencies against professional standards and organisational objectives

2

2.2 Identify own development needs and the activities required to meet them 3

2.3 Identify development opportunities to meet current and future defined needs 3

2.4 Devise a personal and professional development plan based on identified needs 4

LO3 3.1 Discuss the processes and activities required to implement the development plan 4

3.2 Undertake and document development activities as planned 4

3.3 Reflect critically on own learning against original aims and objectives set in the development plan 5

3.4 Update the development plan based on feedback and evaluation 6

LO4 4.1 Select solution to work-based problems 84.2 Communicate in a variety of styles and appropriate

manner at various levels 84.3 Evaluate and use effective time management

strategies 9

Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully acknowledged.

Student signature: Date:

Assignment briefUnit number and title 13 – Personal Professional Development

Qualification BTEC Higher National Diploma – Business ManagementIssue Date 18/11/2015Deadline/hand-in 9/12/2015

Assessor Angela Armitage

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Purpose of this assignmentTo allow students to gain an understanding of the principles of self-managed learning and how they can enhance lifelong learning by:

Taking responsibility for their own professional development Implementing and continually reviewing their own personal and professional development plan

To allow students to demonstrate: acquired interpersonal and transferable skills their understanding of how self-managed learning can enhance lifelong development.

ScenarioYou are required to complete the following tasks to provide a portfolio of documents which will assist you to understand and develop your own professional development through self-managed learning.Task

1. How can we self-manage our learning? Which method suits the way you like to learn best?Learning Outcome 1.1

2. Attached (Appendix A) are two position descriptions. Based on your analysis of these position descriptions:a. What skills are required? How are they different? How are they the same?b. Compare your current skills with those required for one of the positions.c. Prepare a SWOT analysis for yourselfd. Draft your current CV/resume.

Learning Outcome 2.13. If you do not have all of the skills required to qualify for the position you chose in Task 2 above, how could

you develop them? Provide details of the skills you need to develop and the activities you would do to achieve this

Learning Outcome 2.2 and 2.34. Devise a personal development plan (PDP) to achieve your intended goal. This should provide details of:

a. The skills you need to developb. The activities you would undertake (e.g. short courses, university courses, mentoring, etc)c. Any dependencies (e.g. Completing an IELTS test to gain admission to an overseas English speaking

university)d. Any barriers to your success (e.g. time, funds)e. Time period in which you wish to complete each activity

Learning Outcome 2.4, 3.1 and 3.25. Look at the PDP you have developed and analyse your planned activities against the skills required in the

position you have chosen and any other information you have gathered about the industry, the company or the type of work you are looking to undertake.

Learning Outcome 3.36. Update your PDP based on your analysis in point 6. You must submit both the original and revised versions of

your PDP.Learning Outcome 3.4

7. Your manager has asked you to prepare a short report for the managing director about self-managed learning and how it could be encouraged in the company. Write the report (at least 500 words) detailing:

a. ways in which lifelong learning could be encouragedLearning Outcome 1.2

b. the benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and organisation.Learning Outcome 1.3

8. Your organisation is having a problem with staff arriving late back at work after the lunch break, resulting in unhappy customers.

a. What solutions would you propose at strategic, operational and tactical levels?Learning Outcome 4.1

b. How would you communicate this at those three levels in the organisation, taking into account the different learning styles of your employees?

Learning Outcome 4.29. You have been asked to present a short speech on time management to some staff in your organisation.

Prepare the text of your speech, providing at least three different methods of time management and sharing the way at least one of these methods has helped you.

Learning Outcome 4.3

Evidence checklist Summary of evidence required by student Evidence

presentedTask 1 Evaluation of self managed learning approaches

Task 2 Comparison of skills required for two different positionsAnalysis of own skills against one positionsPersonal SWOT analysisPersonal CV

Task 3 Inventory of training and development needsResearch on the possible options for obtaining the skill development required for career transition

Task 4 First draft of Personal Development Plan

Task 5 Critical analysis of PDP draft

Task 6 Second draft of Personal Development Plan showing modifications based on analysis in 5

Task 7 Short report (at least 500 words)

Task 8 List of solutions at three levelsCommunication plan based on learning styles

Task 9 Text of speech

Achievement Summary

QualificationBTEC Higher National Diploma – Business Management

Assessor name

Angela Armitage

Unit Number and title 13 – Personal Professional Development Student name

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Task No

Criteria Referenc

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To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to:

Achieved?(tick)

1 1.1 Evaluate approaches to self-managed learning7 1.2 Propose ways in which lifelong learning in personal and

professional contexts could be encouraged.7 1.3 Evaluate the benefits of self-managed learning to the

individual and organisation.2 2.1 Evaluate own current skills and competencies against

professional standards and organisational objectives3 2.2 Identify own development needs and the activities required

to meet them3 2.3 Identify development opportunities to meet current and

future defined needs4 2.4 Devise a personal and professional development plan based

on identified needs4 3.1 Discuss the processes and activities required to implement

the development plan4 3.2 Undertake and document development activities as

planned5 3.3 Reflect critically on own learning against original aims and

objectives set in the development plan6 3.4 Update the development plan based on feedback and

evaluation8 4.1 Select solution to work-based problems8 4.2 Communicate in a variety of styles and appropriate manner

at various levels9 4.3 Evaluate and use effective time management strategies

Assignment Feedback

Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Action Plan

Summative feedback

Feedback: Student to Assessor

Assessor signature Date

Student signature Date

Appendix A – Position Descriptions

HR OfficerDuties

Recruit staff which includes developing job descriptions, preparing  advertisements, checking application forms,

short listing, interviewing and selecting candidates.

Develop HR policies and procedures on issues such as performance management, disciplinary procedures and

transfer policies.

Administering payroll and maintaining records relating to staff;

Establishes and maintains a centralized personnel records system.

Handling day-to-day responsibilities in Recruitment, keeping records, payroll, updating database, performance

management, training, and other day to day issues.

Provide administrative support, has access to confidential information and maintains a complex system of

departmental records, databases and reports.

Skills

Previous Administration or HR experience is desirable

Bachelor degree.

Very good written and communicational skills

Organization and planning skills

Conceptual and analytical thinking

Fluency in English and Arabic

Good team player with a high degree of flexibility

Source: http://www.bayt.com/en/job/hr-officer-in-uae-3214410/

ITP Publishing GroupHR Officer

We are looking for a professional and experienced generalist HR Officer to join the HR team. The role will include the full spectrum of generalist HR including handling and developing in-house recruitment processes, project development, contracts of employment, policies and procedures, performance management, advice and guidance, administration and general day to day queries.

We are looking for a good fit for our small team so, along with the required professional skills and knowledge, if you

have enthusiasm, great people skills and the ability to work well with others we would like to hear from you.

We offer visa, medical insurance and competitive salary. This is a friendly and supportive work environment within

prestigious offices in Media City.

Please apply in writing to with your CV and covering letter and indicate your salary expectations.

SkillsTo be considered for the role you will need:

A solid career background with demonstrable previous generalist HR experience

A working knowledge of UK employment law and best practice or similar would be beneficial

An understanding of UAE employment law

High standards of accuracy and attention to detail with strong administrative skills·

Dedication, commitment and drive

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Maturity, empathy, confidentiality, discretion and tact

The CompanyITP was founded in 1987 in the UK, and won The Queen's Award for Export Achievement in 1995. Reflecting the international scope of its business, the company subsequently relocated to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.

The company now publishes more than 75 weekly and monthly magazines and has a wide portfolio of market-

leading digital properties. The company has a dominant position in the Middle East media industry and has

successful and fast-growing subsidiaries in India and the UK.

Source: http://www.bayt.com/en/job/hr-officer-in-uae-3343762/