Assignment front sheet

Qualification

Unit number and title

BTEC L5 Higher National Diploma Business

management

Unit 23: Human Resources Development

Student name

Assessor name

Dr. Indranil Bose

Date issued

Completion date

16/10/15

12/12/2015

Assignment No. & Title

Learning
Outcome

Assessment
Criteria

LO1

1.2

explain the role of the learning curve and the importance

of transferring learning to the workplace
assess the contribution of learning styles and theories
when planning and designing a learning event
compare the training needs for staff at different levels in an
organisation
assess the advantages and disadvantages of training methods
used in an organisation
use a systematic approach to plan training and development for
a training event

2.1

2.3

LO4

In this assessment you will have the

opportunity to present evidence that shows
you are able to:
compare different learning styles

2.2

LO3

Learning theories, styles and needs & Governmentled skill development initiatives and its impact
Full Assignment:

1.1

1.3
LO2

Submitted on

Evidence
Task no. (Page no)
1
2
3
4
5
6

3.1

prepare an evaluation using suitable techniques

3.2

carry out an evaluation of a training event

3.3

review the success of the evaluation methods used

4.1

explain the role of government in training, development and

lifelong learning
explain how the development of the competency movement has
impacted on the public and private sectors
assess how contemporary training initiatives introduced by the
UK government contribute to human resources development for
an organisation.

4.2
4.3

9
10
11

Learner declaration
I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own. I have clearly referenced any sources used
in the work. I understand that false declaration is a form of malpractice.
Student signature:

Date:

In addition to the above PASS criteria, this assignment gives you the opportunity to submit evidence in order to achieve the following MERIT and
DISTINCTION grades (Tutor: please delete grade descriptors that does not apply to your assignment; other exemplar indicative characteristics for the individual grade
descriptors are available from Annexe C of the HN specification)

Grade Descriptor
M1

Indicative characteristic/s

Identify and apply strategies to find

appropriate solutions

Effective judgements have been made.

An effective approach to study and research has
been applied.

M2

Relevant theories, techniques and methods have

been applied by using a range of sources of
information has been used and the selection of
methods and techniques/sources has been
justified properly.

select/design and apply appropriate

methods/techniques

D1
Use critical reflection to evaluate own work
and justify valid conclusions

Contextualisation
Compare and contrast two different learning styles and how learning
curve can help transferring learning at work place (1.1 and 1.2)

Assess the advantages and disadvantages of training methods used in an

conclusions have been arrived at through

synthesis of ideas. and have been justified. The
validity of results has been evaluated using
defined
criteria. Self-criticism of approach has taken
place. Realistic improvements have been
proposed against defined characteristics for
success

organisation and choose the appropriate methods based on different

possibilities and constraints in the given scenario (2.2).Also,
systematic approach to plan training and development for a training
event (2.3). The selection of appropriate method in evaluating
training is also to be explained (3.3).
Assess the contribution of learning styles and theories when

planning and designing a learning event in the organization.

(1.3)

Assignment brief
Unit number and title

Unit 23: Human Resources Development

Qualification

BTEC L5 Higher National Diploma Business management

Issue Date

16/10/2015

Deadline/hand-in

10/12/2015

Assessor

Assignment No. & title

Dr. Indranil Bose

Learning theories, styles and needs & Governmentled skill development initiatives and its impact
Full Assignment:

Purpose of this assignment

The purpose of this assignment is to (list learning outcomes):

LO 1:Understand learning theories and learning styles
To appreciate that all staff should be encouraged to develop their skills and knowledge to
achieve their potential and. in doing so, enable the organisation to meet its strategic objectives.
LO 2 & 3: Be able to plan and design training and development & Be able to evaluate a training
event
LO 4: Understand government-led skills development initiatives.

Scenario (For LO 1.1, 1.2, 1.3):

You are an executive in a marketing firm and pursuing a business management programme for
your career advancement. You are hereby engaged in day to day learning process, both
professionally and in your personal life. Based on your personal and professional understanding
of learning, prepare the notes on the following.
Task 1

Compare different learning styles like activists, reflectors, theorists, pragmatists, (Honey and
Mumford 1986). Also discuss the prominent learning theories eg behaviorists, cognitive,
reinforcement, experiential, stimulus-response. (M1)
This provides evidence for [e.g. LO1.1]

Task2

Explain the role of the learning curve and the importance of transferring learning to the
workplace (M1).
This provides evidence for [e.g. LO1.2]

Task3

Assess the contribution/ impact of learning styles and theories when planning and designing (D1).

This provides evidence for [e.g. LO1.3]

Scenario(For

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1,3.2,3.3):

You have joined a medium size educational company in UAE in the HR department as
management trainee. You are asked to Design a learning event for Faculties and staff of different
levels In Business.

Task 4:

Compare the training needs for staff at different levels in an organisation.(P1)

This provides evidence for [e.g. LO2.1]

Task 5:

Assess the advantages and disadvantages of training methods used in an organisation and choose
the appropriate methods based on different possibilities and constraints in the given scenario
(M2).
This provides evidence for [e.g. LO2.2]

Task 6:

Use a systematic approach to plan training and development for a training event. (M2)
This provides evidence for [e.g. LO2.3]

Task 7:

Prepare an evaluation using suitable techniques and carry out an evaluation of a training event.
(P.3)
This provides evidence for [e.g. LO3.1 and 3.2]

Task 8:

Review the success of the evaluation methods used. (M1).

This provides evidence for [e.g. LO3.3]

Scenario (For 4.1,4.2 and 4.3):

The section comprises of the general understanding of the role of the government in
promoting and framing the practices of training, development and lifelong learning in UK and
how such initiatives have caused deeper impact on competency movement.

Task 9:

Explain the role of government in training, development and lifelong learning.(P1)

This provides evidence for [e.g. LO4.1]

Task 10:

Explain how the development of the competency movement has impacted on the public and
private sectors (P2).
This provides evidence for [e.g. LO4.2]

Task 11:

Assess how contemporary training initiatives introduced by the UK government contribute to

human resources development for an organisation (P2).
This provides evidence for [e.g. LO4.3]

Evidence
checklist

Summary of evidence required by student

Task 1

Report

Task 2

Report

Task 3

Report

Task 4

Report

Task 5

Report

Evidence
presented

Task 6

Report

Task 7

Report

Task 8

Report

Task 9

Report

Task 10

Report

Task 11

Report

Achievement Summary
Qualification
Unit Number and title
Assignment No. & Title

Task
No
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Target
Criteri
a

BTEC L5 Higher National

Diploma Business
management

Unit 23: Human Resources

Development

Student name

Learning theories, styles and needs &

Government-led skill development initiatives and its impact
Full assignment:

Criteria achieved?
(Yes / No)
1st
Submission

Dr. Indranil Bose

Assessor
name

1st Submission Tutor

Comment

Resubmission Tutor
Comment

Resubmissi
on

1.1
(M1)
1.2
(M1)
1.3
(D1)
2.1
(P1)
2.2
(M2)
2.3
(M2)
3.1&
3.2
(P3)
3.3
(M3)
4.1
(P1)
4.2
(P2)
4.3
(P3)

Higher Grade achievements (tick where applicable, NA if not applicable)

Grade descriptor

Achieved?
Yes/No
1st
Resub
Submi missio
ssion
n

Grade descriptor

M1: Identify and apply

strategies to find appropriate
solutions

D1: Use critical reflection

to evaluate own work
and justify valid
conclusions

M2: Select / design and apply

appropriate methods /
techniques

D2: Take responsibility

for managing and
organising activities

M3: Present and communicate

appropriate findings

D3: Demonstrate
convergent/lateral/creat

Achieved?
(tick)
1st
Resub
Submi missio
ssion
n

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Assignment Feedback
Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Action Plan

Summative feedback

Feedback: Student to Assessor

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Date

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Date