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Assignment Brief BTEC Level 4-5 HNC/HND Diploma (QCF)

To be filled by the Learner Name of the Learner

:

Edexcel No

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Date of Submission

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Centre No :

Batch:

Unit Assessment Information: Qualification

: Higher National Diploma in Computing and Systems Development

Unit Code & Title

: J/601/0302 – Unit 08 – Management of Projects (No 1 of 1)

Assessment Title & No’s : Project documentary for a community development project

undertaken

Learning outcomes and grading opportunities: LO 01: Understand the pr inciples of project management Learning Outcomes LO1.1 LO1.2 LO1.3 LO1.4 LO 02: Be able to plan a p roject in terms of organization and people Learning Outcomes LO2.1 LO2.2 LO2.3 LO2.4 LO2.5 LO 03: Be able to manage project processes and procedur es Learning Outcomes

LO3.1 LO3.2

LO 3.3

LO3.4

LO3.5

Merit and Distinction Descriptor

M1.1

M2.2

Assessor

M3.1

M3.3

: Miss. Shahana N

D1.1

D1.4

D2.2

D2.5

Internal Examiner (IE):

Date Reviewed :

Date of IE

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Date Issued

Date Due

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D3.2

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Statement of Originality and Student Declaration I hereby, declare that I know what plagiarism entails, namely to use another’s work and to present it as my own without attributing the sources in the correct way. I further understand what it means to copy another’s work.

1. I know that plagiarism is a punishable offence because it constitutes theft. 2. I understand the plagiarism and copying policy of the Edexcel UK. 3. I know what the consequences will be if I plagiaries or copy another’s work in any of the assignments for this program. 4. I declare therefore that all work presented by me for every aspects of my program, will be my own, and where I have made use of another’s work, I will attribute the source in correct way. 5. the I acknowledge that the attachment of this document signed or not, constitutes a binding agreement between myself and Edexcel UK. 6. I understand that my assignment will not be considered as submitted if this document is not attached to the attached.

Student’s Signature: ……………………………


Date: .

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Assignment Brief

Develop a project documentary for a small scale project in a nature of a fund raising event that has been executed to solve an identified problem from the environment / community.


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MAIN TASKS Task 1 – Initiating a project To initiate the project, you are required to prepare a project proposal with comprehensive details of the below mentioned elements; 1.1 Principles of project management Provide understanding of project management principles and its applicability for the project you are supposed to undertake. (LO 1.1) You are required to strongly justify the need of the project undertaken which includes the aims and objectives clearly stated. 1.2 Viability of projects with particular emphasis on the criteria for success/failure Critically evaluate the feasibility of the solution you forecast. (LO 1.2) 1.3 Principles of project management systems and procedures (LO 1.3) 1.4 Scope of the project 1.5 Resource requirements You are supposed to forecast requirements for the project in terms of human resources, finance, etc. 1.6 Key elements in terminating projects and conducting post-project appraisals (LO 1.4)

Task 2 – Planning a project

Upon receipt of approval for the project proposal, you are supposed to develop the project plan which reflects the anticipated execution of the proposed project. Your project plan should include the following elements, 2.1 Introduction to the Project Organization You are required to propose and plan the most suitable organizational structure (OBS). (LO 2.1) 2.2

Background of the project

2.3

Aims and objectives of the project

2.4

Resource planning

2.4.1

Scope


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Evidence: Product Breakdown Structure (PBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

(LO 3.1). 2.4.2

Human Resources Define the roles & responsibilities of individuals within the project. Evidence: Task Responsibility Matrix (LO 2.2) Statement of Work (SOW)(LO 2.5)

You are also expected to develop a communications plan that reflects your project inclusive of project reporting and supervisory relationships. 2.4.3 Finance Evidence: Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)(LO 3.2).

2.4.4 Schedule Evidence: Network diagram, Gantt chart(LO 3.2).

2.5

Risk planning & Contingency

2.6

Other constraints

Task 3 – Executing and controlling a project 3.1 Carry out the control and co-ord ination of a project You are supposed measure actual project progress against planned project progress (LO 2.3). Provide understanding of change control procedures (LO 3.4) and cost performance analysis (LO 3.3). 3.2 Project leadership Document project leadership requirements and qualities (LO 2.4). Provide evidence on use of relevant theories.


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Task 4 – Closing a project Formally declare the closure of your project by providing appropriate evidences. You are required to make a presentation (10 – 15 slides) that provides a brief overview on your project, project outcomes and sets recommendations in terms of scope, specification, cost, increased reliability, etc (LO 3.5).


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Outcomes/Criteria for PASS

Possible evidence

Page

Feedback

LO 01:Understand the principles of project management LO 1.1 Explain the principles of project management LO 1.2 Discuss viability of projects with particular emphasis on the criteria for success/failure LO 1.3 Explore principles behind project management systems and procedures LO 1.4 Explain key elements involved in terminating projects and conducting post-project appraisals

Task 1

LO 02: Be able to plan a project in terms of organization and people 2.1 Plan the most appropriate organizational structure 2.2 Discuss roles and responsibilities of participants within a project

Task 2.1 Task 2.4.2

2.3 Carry out the control and co-ordination of a project 2.4 Document project leadership requirements and qualities 2.5 Plan specific human resources and requirements for a project

Task 3.1 Task 3.2 Task 2.4.2

LO 03: Be able to manage project processes and procedures 3.1 Design the project organization with reference to prepared project management plans 3.2 Use project scheduling and cost control techniques

Task 2.4.1 Task 2.4.3, Task 2.4.4

3.3 Report the methods used to measure project performance 3.4 Report project change control procedures 3.5 Discuss the outcomes of the project and make recommendations.


Task 3.1

Task 4

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M1

Grade Descriptor for MERIT Possible evidence Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions

M1.1 Effective judgments have been made

TASK 1 The project developed

proposal by

has

making

Feedback

been

effective

judgments wherever needed

M2 Select / design appropriate methods / techniques M2.2. A range of methods and TASK 2 A range of methods and techniques techniques have been applied have been applied to plan the project M2.4 The selection of methods and techniques/sources has been justified

TASK 2 Different project analytical methods and techniques/sources has been justified quantitatively and qualitatively

M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings M 3.1. the appropriate structure and TASK 1 approach has been used Given structure and approach has been used M3.3

A range of methods of presentation have been used and technical language has been accurately used

Project documentation is well structured adhering to the formatting guidelines with nonoverlapping facts. Data provided are accurate, reliable and consistent


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Grade Descriptor for DISTINCTION Possible evidence D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions D1.1 Conclusions have been arrived at through synthesis of ideas and have been justified D1.4 Realistic improvements have

Task 2

been

Task 4

proposed

against

defined

Feedback

characteristics for success D2

Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities

D2.2 Substantial activities, projects or investigations have been planned, managed and organized

Gantt chart

D2.5 The importance of interdependence has been recognized and achieved

This could be evidenced through learner’s ability to link all tasks depending on the project.

D3 D3.2

Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking Self-criticism of approach has taken place

Student has critically evaluated own work.


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Strengths:

Weaknesses:

Future Improvements & Assessor Comment:

Assessor:

Signature:

Date: ____/____/______

Internal Verifier’s Comments :

Internal Verifier:

Signature:


Date: ____/____/______

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