For this module, summative assessment worth 100% of the total mark will be via this single in-course assignment. To support evidencing achievement of all learning outcomes for the module, a written report forms the basis of the module assessment. It is an individual assessment and should therefore be all your own work. Students should not collude or plagiarise work. Appropriate action will be taken, according to Northumbria University regulations, if collusion or plagiarism is suspected. Please see the section on academic integrity for clarification.
This assignment is designed to provide an opportunity for focus and reflection towards your development as a business cognisant technical specialist in your chosen pathway. Building on the knowledge and experience developed so far on the programme you will have selected an appropriate CPD course to be undertaken for which this assignment will be focused.
Note Summative attainment within a chosen CPD activity undertaken is not included within the mark awarded for this module.
Module Learning Outcomes
On completion of the module, you should be able to demonstrate how you have achieved the following.
Identification of Planned CPD Activity
Your choice of CPD needs to be carefully considered in partnership with your Skills Coach and Employer/Line Manager to ensure a good alignment with your development needs and also with consideration to evidencing the required skills and technical knowledge for the apprenticeship standard. Appendix 1 contains a full list of apprenticeship standard specialist pathway skills. You are not required to evidence all skills in your pathway within one assignment, however, you should consider the evidence currently accumulated from previous modules, and your remaining journey through the programme.
Assignment Tasks and Deliverables
The main submission is a single individual portfolio report that should consist of:
1. A critical review of three reflective models and selection of one of these to use to support your reflection in part 2 and 3 this assignment. You should discuss the specific relevance of the model chosen to the context in which you are conducting this Professional Practice piece.
2. Write a discussion of the selection of CPD in relation to the wider technical area, the context within your organisation, and your specific role. This should reference your professional development plan. Include your professional development plan as an appendix.
3. An overview of how the CPD has been applied within your own professional practice.
