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I. CENTRE VISION, MISSION AND GOALS AND OBJECTIVES ................................................................................ 4
Our Vision ............................................................................................................................................................... 4
The vision of Atlas Educational Institute is to be the first choice for the management career aspirants by providing high quality, relevant and updated education systems for the students seeking opportunities in leading multinational organizations. ................. Error! Bookmark not defined.
Our Mission .......................................................................................................................................................... 4
Core Values of Atlas Educational Institute .................................................................................................... 4
II. CENTRE STRUCTURE AND GEOGRAPHIC SETUP ................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
III. QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED ........................................................................................................................ 5
Course Structure ................................................................................................................................................... 6
Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership (EDSML) .................................................... 6
Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership (DSML) .......................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
Higher National Diploma (HND) ........................................................................................................................ 6
IV. QUALITY ASSURANCE ................................................................................................................................ 7
V. REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION POLICY ....................................................................................................... 8
Aim: .......................................................................................................................................................................... 8
Activity: .................................................................................................................................................................... 8
VI. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS ................................................................................................... 9
VII. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA .............................................................................................................................. 9
VIII. ASSESSMENT POLICY ............................................................................................................................... 10
Aim: ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
IX. CENTRE DELIVERY RESOURCES ................................................................................................................ 10
X. STAFF DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................................................................. 12
Roles and Responsibilities of Staff Development....................................................................................... 14
XI. HEALTH AND SAFETY ............................................................................................................................... 14
IMPORTANT NUMBERS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN UAE ............................................................ 16
IMPORTANT NUMBERS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN KOCHI, INDIA ........................................ 16
XII. INTERNAL VERIFICATION POLICY ............................................................................................................. 17
XIII. ASSESSMENT PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES. ......................................................................................... 18
CHECKLIST: ASSESSMENT METHODS ....................................................................................................... 18
Course Assignment Submission Cover Sheet ............................................................................................................ 20
INTERNAL VERIFICATION – ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS .................................................................................................... 26
INTERNAL VERIFICATION – ASSESSMENT DECISIONS .............................................................................................. 28
XIV. APPEALS POLICY ...................................................................................................................................... 31
ATLAS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
I. CENTRE VISION, MISSION AND GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
Atlas Educational Institute is a part of Westford Academy & Training which is promoted with an objective to provide international education and qualifications to the upcoming managers and leaders.
Our Vision…….??
Our Mission………??
Core Values of Atlas Educational Institute
• Developing leadership skills etc…….. • An initiative towards creating conducive atmosphere for learning
and development…… • Using the resources available to the fullest and creating a
benchmark in education……. • Nurturing and training the best possible manpower for the
government and corporates to employ…….
II. INSTITUTES’ GEOGRAPHICAL PRESENCE
Centre name: ATLAS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
Centre details:
Address line 1
Address line 2
Town/City
District/Province
Post code
Country
Telephone no.
Fax no
Centre name: ATLAS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
Centre details:
Address line 1
Address line 2
Town/City
District/Province
P.O. Box
Country
Telephone no.
Fax no
Something about the institute like: its inception, presence, facilities, best practices, awards, media coverage etc etc…..
Atlas presently employs ________ fulltime faculties/ staff and ______ part-time professors/ faculties with doctorates in their respective fields and many years of teaching experience.
III. QUALIFICATIONS OFFERED
BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (EDSML) & Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership (DSML)
Level: Level 7 (Postgraduate) Course Duration:
6/9 months, with 9/12 modules
Level: Level 4 & 5 Course Duration: 2 years
Level: Level 3 Course Duration: 1 years
Course Structure
Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership (EDSML) The Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership consists of twelve mandatory units (120 Credits) and is awarded by, Pearson (Edexcel) UK.
EDSML Modules – Unit PART – 1 (9 Months) Credits 1 Developing Strategic Management and Leadership Skills 10 2 Professional Development for Strategic Managers 5 3 Strategic Change Management 10 4 Developing Corporate Culture 5 5 Creative and Innovative Management 10 6 Strategic Marketing Management 10 7 Strategic Human Resource Management 10 8 Strategic Quality and Systems Management 10 9 Strategic Supply Chain Management and Logistics 15 10 Project Development and Implementation for Strategic
Managers 20
11 Corporate Communication Strategies 10 12 Developing Successful Business Teams 5 MBA Top Up – affiliation has to be made
The MBA Top-up consists of two mandatory units, which are awarded by….??.
Unit PART – 2 (6 Months) Credits 1 Research Methods 2 Dissertation
Higher National Diploma (HND) The Higher National Diploma Level 5, consists of eight mandatory units (125 Credits) and eight specialist units (115 Credits), and is awarded by, Pearson (Edexcel) UK. The break up is given below:
Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND in Business
1 Qualification credit value: a minimum of 240 credits. (A maximum of 30 credits may be at level 6.) 2 Minimum credit to be achieved at the level of the qualification (level 5): 125 credits. 3 Mandatory core unit credit: 125 credits. 4 Specialist unit credit: 115 credits.
HND Modules – Unit PART – 1 (18 Months) Credits 1 Business Environment 15 2 Organizations and Behaviour 15 3 Managing Financial Resources and Decisions 15 4 Marketing Principles 15 5 Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business 15 6 Business Decision Making 15 7 Business Strategy 15 8 Employability Skills 15 9 Operations Management in Business 15 10 Contemporary Issues in Marketing Management 15 11 Project Management for Business 15 12 Personal and Professional Development 15 13 Working with and Leading People 15 14 Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results 15 15 Managing Communications, Knowledge and Information 15 16 Research Project 20 BA (Hons) Top Up – yet to decide
Upon successful completion of HND Business, the student can be admitted to the final year of BA (Hons) in Management which will be awarded by ???
Face-to-face Class Delivery. The top-up delivery of face-to-face classes is done through a state of art classroom with all the latest technological amenities. The classes are conducted for duration of two weeks at Kochi, India. Thereafter, online support is given to all students doing the top-up UoW program.
Any other mode of Delivery
IV. QUALITY ASSURANCE
Atlas Educational Institute will be providing distinctive high quality teaching, learning and training opportunities in line with the requirements of the market, so as to shape best-of-breed, industry-ready professionals who can enter employment with confidence. Faculty selection is a deliberate process, and the best are picked up with both teaching and corporate experience, so as to ensure that the learning by students is more comprehensive and the quality of our teaching is not compromised. The following steps will be strictly practiced by Atlas Educational Institute in order to ensure the quality of the course delivery.
• Westford will ensure maintain adequate records that demonstrate the use of the quality systems and monitor the outcome of each activity.
• Westford will practice an open and effective internal and external communications’ system, so that each stakeholder is well aware of the responsibilities and ultimate objectives of their actions.
• Westford will ensure the highest level of compliance with current and UoW requirements.
V. REGISTRATION & CERTIFICATION POLICY
Aim: o To register individual learners to the correct programme within
agreed timescales. o To claim valid learner certificates within agreed timescales. o To construct a secure, accurate and accessible audit trail to ensure
that individual learner registration and certification claims can be tracked to the certificate which is issued for each learner.
Activity: In order to do this, the centre will:
• Register each learner within the awarding body requirements. • Provide a mechanism to check the accuracy of learner
registrations. • Make each learner aware of their registration status. • Inform the awarding body of withdrawals, transfers or changes
to learner details. • Ensure that certificate claims are timely and based solely on
internally verified assessment records. • Audit certificate claims made to the awarding body.
• Audit the certificates received from the awarding body to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Keep all records safely and securely for three years post certification.
VI. STUDENT ENGAGEMENT EXPECTATIONS This being a level 7 qualification and degree, students are expected to demonstrate the following levels of engagement, commitment and capability:
1. Students should be consistent in their learning efforts. It is impossible to catch up at the last minute as can be done in the Rote learning system.
2. Students are expected to have a Mindset of Analysis, Synthesis, and drawing conclusions based on sound research from academically reliable and acceptable resources.
3. Students are expected to demonstrate that they have achieved the learning objectives through the assignments and other assessment tools.
4. Students are expected to apply their learning in their work environment, through reflective learning, and share and debate the feedback and learning gained from the application of the theory to their work situations.
VII. ASSESSMENT CRITERIA At the Level 7, students are expected to demonstrate all the qualities, of Critical analysis, Sound Judgment in interpretation of information, creative synthesis of information and arriving at conclusions and recommendations. There are therefore no Merit and Distinctions in the assessment of Level 7 Units. All these qualities are expected to be demonstrated to achieve the minimum requirement of demonstrating the learning objectives. Students need to prove that they have achieved ALL the learning objectives to be declared as a Pass for the Unit. Students are therefore advised to get a copy of the Unit Specification for the Unit being studied, and study the Learning Outcomes to be achieved and the criteria for proving achievement of the Learning Outcomes. This is essential to
ensure that the student does not miss out on delivering the requirements for obtaining a Pass in the Module.
VIII. ASSESSMENT POLICY
Aim: O To ensure that assessment methodology is valid, reliable and does
not disadvantage or advantage any group of learners or individuals.
O To ensure that the assessment procedure is open, fair and free from bias and to standards.
O To ensure that there is accurate and detailed recording of assessment decisions.
In order to do this, the centre will:
• Ensure that learners are provided with assignments that are fit for purpose, to enable them to produce appropriate evidence for assessment.
• Assess learner’s evidence using only the published assessment and grading criteria.
• Ensure that assessment decisions are impartial, valid and reliable. • Keep a standard due date policy across all students, so that there is a
level playing field. Students submitting assignments late will do so only on the basis of Extenuating Circumstances which will be verified and documented by a specified process.
• Develop assessment procedures that will minimize the opportunity for malpractice.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of assessment decisions. • Maintain a robust and rigorous internal verification procedure. • Annually provide samples for external verification, as required by the
awarding body. • Monitor external verifier reports and undertake any remedial action
required. • Share good assessment practice between all programme teams. • Ensure that assessment methodology and the role of the assessor are
understood by all staff. • Provide resources to ensure that assessment can be performed
accurately and appropriately.
IX. CENTRE DELIVERY RESOURCES
STAFF MEMBER ROLE
UAE STAFF Firoz Thairinil Chief Executive Officer Anil Ahluwalia Academic Director Hanil Haridas Executive Director, Head of Operations Samras Mayimi Executive Director, Head of Business
Strategy Abraham Samuel Accounts Officer Gorette Fernandes Student Relationship Manager Divya Nair Career Consultant Asha Career Consultant Fatima Razi Career Consultant Jolly Mehta Career Consultant Suman Baig Career Consultant Janu Career Consultant Sunaina Career Consultant Mansi Career Consultant Libin Mathew Administrative Officer Zawahir Siddique Lead Trainer & Management Consultant Sampath Sredharran Sr. Management Faculty Dr. Bhagwan Jagwani Faculty/University Admission Controller Dr. Indranil Bose Faculty/ Academic Administrator UAE ONLINE FACULTIES Youssef A. Beydoun Sr. Supply Chain Management Faculty Fadi Majzoub Sr. Management Faculty Ashok Chopra Sr. Management Faculty Ketan Dhruv Finance & Accounting Faculty Sonali Jagath Finance & Accounting Faculty Renu Avasthi Management Faculty Jawahar Ismath Management Faculty Mohamed Ashmel Management Faculty Vijay Kumar Bhatia Management Faculty Lenin Karthikeyan Management Faculty Francis DSouza Management Faculty Ganesh Bala Management Faculty Nadja Ortner Management Faculty Asad Naveed Management Faculty INDIA STAFF Khursheed Begum CCO Kochi Aneesh VB Business Development Manager
Jessy Francis Accountant Elizabeth John Academic Coordinator B Abraham Senior Faculty Rajasree R Associate Faculty Dr Abey Thomas Associate Faculty Jayasree K Associate Faculty Nitasha Ranjith Associate Faculty INDIA ONLINE FACULTIES Bharat Haladi Sr. Management Faculty Ramnik Khanna Sr. Management Faculty Shakir Jacob Sr. Management Faculty YJ Sathe Sr. Supply Chain Management Faculty Amitav Chatterji Sr. Supply Chain Management Faculty Sundeep Mishra Management Faculty Dr. Abirami Devi Management Faculty B Abraham Sr. Management Faculty Venugopal R Finance & Accounting Faculty SRI LANKA ONLINE FACULTIES Sulochana Ubayakumara Management Faculty
X. STAFF DEVELOPMENT Atlas Educational Institute is firmly committed to excellence and embraces the principle of continuous improvement. In consonance with this principle, staff development priorities are aligned with the institutional objectives at each level of strategic and academic plans, and appropriate resources are committed to those priorities. The institution seeks to develop its staff, offering opportunities for professional and personal growth and development, rewarding hard work and fostering leadership skills and innovative thinking. Staff will also be maintaining a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Plan and will undertake appropriate development and training throughout their career with the institution. New staff will be given an induction to the BRITISH Education System and EDSML Programmes to include the use of specifications, requirement of assessment, record keeping, standards and verification. The Staff Development Policy provides the Programme Leader a means to boost morale, increase efficiency, compensate quality and instill continuous improvement among the staff members.
1. Atlas Educational Institute has been established on the motto of building and sustaining a strong and long reputation for excellence in international education. We seek to foster industry-ready graduates. This can be made into reality only by commitment of the entire staff to the institution’s cause. Staff Development Policy is formulated to guide the faculty members with high quality of teaching. The objectives of Staff Development Policy are as follows:
• To design, develop and nurture proactive, efficient, high quality teaching environment.
• To encourage faculty members to gain and sustain expertise in their domain area, update with current trends and be aware of the continuing professional development paradigm.
• To practice team spirit, to shape leadership and mentorship skills and develop creativity.
• To help staff understand, practice and demonstrate the vision, mission and values on which the institution is founded. The staff members will commit themselves to the core values of industry interaction, scope and environment for growth; prepare each individual as a well-rounded personality who will support the society in the best possible way.
2. Staff developments create a strong base to achieve the Institution’s objectives and appropriate resources will be committed to staff development.
3. Atlas Educational Institute will completely adhere to the policy of equal opportunity for all and hence the Staff Development Policy is nondiscriminatory. Development opportunities are open and available to all staff members irrespective of their physical, gender, origin or social differences.
4. Individual staff member and the Director share complete responsibility to keep the ongoing plans up-to-date and to enable the development of the staff member, as a result.
5. The principal responsibility for staff development lies with the individual staff member. The Institution will provide a congenial working environment and necessary infrastructure for individual development. The staff will enjoy all freedom to recommend for self-training/developmental programmes to the Academic Director.
6. The policy will be in place under the guidance of a common framework of good practice which would be circulated to the staff. This framework provides reference points for teaching and non-teaching competencies and benchmarking methodologies.
Roles and Responsibilities of Staff Development
1. The Academic Director ensures that the Programme Leader identifies development needs of individual staff member and designs or suggests appropriate development programmes to staff members.
2. Different processes and systems support identification of development needs to the staff member.
3. Programme Leader creates conducive learning environment, identifies development needs after continuous observation of the individual staff member. The same is discussed on a quarterly basis to suggest need for improvement, and understands the right programme for the development. Based on the convenience, a development programme would be planned, resources identified and the same would be monitored to arrive at the aimed results. Staff would be divided into teams and it would be the responsibility to improve his/her team members and suggest development programmes for the same.
4. Processes and systems support the CPD, but it would be the responsibility of each individual staff member for his/her own development. The broader perspectives of development are:
• Learning and development for the current role.
• Learning and development for the role in future.
• Development for long term career growth.
5. Staff Development Policy aims at a mutual benefit to both the individual and the Institution.
XI. HEALTH AND SAFETY Atlas Educational Institute is fully equipped with all safety equipments required for the workplace. This will include fire extinguishers, sand buckets and fire exit signs clearly marked on all floors ensuring smooth exit from the premises, if such an emergency arises. The School is equipped with an emergency exit and lifts will not be in use during such crisis. A practical introduction will be provided to the staff and students on fire safety in existing workplaces. All staff will be equipped with procedural training to handle the exigencies of such an event, if such a crisis materializes. Regular emergency exercises will be conducted to ensure that everyone is well aware of their responsibilities. First Aid Kit including bandages/medicines for all kinds of initial treatment will be maintained in the Institution’s library. Parents and guardians will be informed accordingly. The Institution will maintain a clean
and hygienic environment for its staff and students. Health and safety manual will be accessible to its entire staff. The following measures of health and safety policy procedures will be in place to comply with the local legal and regulatory frameworks: 1. Public smoking is prohibited as per Indian and UAE government regulations. Westford Campus is a no-smoking zone and the violators will be warned and repeated offence will be reported to the concerned statutory authorities. This is to ensure that the campus will have pleasant and healthy learning environment. 2. All visitors to the school premises are subject to security and if any miscreant is found will be reported to the local Law authorities. 3. In order to have a proper monitoring to control any misconduct, the school premises will be under the CCTV surveillance cameras. 4. Safe drinking water is provided to avoid water borne diseases affecting the health and safety of staff members and students. 5. Adequate restrooms for both genders are in place to ensure that no one has difficulty. 6. Class rooms are climate controlled to ensure the class room environment is non congestive and the learning happens in best possible ways. 7. Power generator is installed to ensure that the climate control systems are in place even during the power breakdowns. 8. All computer systems emit low radiation to take care of the safety of all who use the systems; hence the centre use only certified low emission LCD monitors at the lab and office. 9. Seating systems both in the class room and for the staff is ergonomically designed to ensure that their health is not affected. 10. Fire extinguishers are in place to ensure that fire hazards can be controlled, in case they arise. 11. Centre is equipped with an emergency exit and stairway and lifts will not be used in case of fire. 12. For the safety, we run safety drills every six months to educate the staff and students on the measures to be taken in case of emergency. 13. First Aid Boxes are kept at easily accessible points within the campus.
14. We have trained some of our staff members on the emergency management, and they handle such situations effectively, in case they arise. After providing First Aid, the affected would be sent to one of local hospitals whose list is attached with their numbers. 15. Each member of the Institution is encouraged to participate in Health and Safety seminars, talks, discussions and events to bring the knowledge to be shared among the rest. UAE IMPORTANT NUMBERS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN UAE Emergency Toll Free Number for Police 06-999 Contact Number of Nearest Police Station 06-5633333 Contact Number of Nearest Fire Station 06-997 NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS OF THE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES IN UAE
Sl. No. Name of Ambulance Service Phone Number 1 Sharjah Toll Free Ambulance 06-998 2 Zulekha Hospital Emergency 24 hours 06 - 5658866
NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS OF HOSPITALS IN DUBAI & SHARJAH
Sl. No. Hospital Area Phone Number 1 Zulekha Hospital Sharjah 06-5658866 2 Zulekha Hospital Dubai 04-2678866 3 NMC Specialty Hospital AL Nadha-Dubai 04-2679999 4
NMC Hospital Abu Hail Road Hor AL ANZ Toll Free
04-2689800 800 662
INDIA IMPORTANT NUMBERS IN CASE OF EMERGENCY IN KOCHI, INDIA Emergency Toll Free Number for Police 100 Contact Number of Nearest Police Station 0484 – 2345850
Contact Number of Nearest Fire Station 101; 0484 - 2205550
NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS OF THE EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICES IN KOCHI
Sl. No. Name of Ambulance Service Phone Number 1 Medical Trust Hospital 0484 – 2371852 2 Specialists Hospital 0484 – 2395066 3 Sunrise Hospital 0484 – 2428913 4 P.V.S Hospital 0484 – 2345470 5 Amrita Hospital 0484 - 2802111
NAME AND CONTACT DETAILS OF HOSPITALS IN KOCHI
Sl. No. Hospital Area Phone Number 1 Amrita Institute of Medical
Science and Research Centre
Elamakkara 0484 – 2801234, 0484 – 340801
2 Ernakulam Medical Centre N.H. Palarivattom 0484 – 2807101, 0484 – 332366
3 Indira Gandhi Memorial Co-operative Hospital
Kadavanthara 0484 – 2204110, 0484 – 314140
4 Sunrise Hospital Palarivattom 0484 – 2331414, 0484 – 4159999
5 Lissy Hospital Ernakulam North 0484 – 2401102 6 Lourdes Hospital Chittoot 0484 – 2392547 7 P.N.V.M Hospital M.G. Road 0484 – 2390097 8 Medical Trust Hospital Ernakulam 0484 – 2358001 9 Sunrise Hospital Kakkanad 0484 – 2428913 10 Lakeshore Hospital Nettoor 0484 - 2701032
XII. INTERNAL VERIFICATION POLICY Aim:
o To ensure that IV is valid, reliable and covers all assessors and programme activity.
o To ensure that the IV procedure is open, fair and free from bias. o To ensure that there is accurate and detailed recording of IV
decisions. In order to do this, the centre will:
• Ensure that all centre assessment instruments are verified as fit for purpose.
• Verify an appropriately structured sample of assessor work from all programmes, sites and teams, to ensure centre programmes conform to the standards and external verification requirements.
• Plan an annual internal verification schedule, linked to assignment plans.
• Define, maintain, and support effective internal verification roles. • Ensure that identified staff will maintain secure records of all internal
verification activity. • Brief and train staff of the requirements for current internal verification
procedures. • Promote internal verification as a developmental process between staff. • Provide standardized IV documentation • Use the outcome of internal verification to enhance future assessment
practice.
XIII. ASSESSMENT PROCESSES AND PROCEDURES.
CHECKLIST: ASSESSMENT METHODS Supporting Student Learning through Assignments
Assignment Assessment
1a
1b
2a
2b
2c
3a
3b
3c
4a
4b
4c
Think Critically & Take Decisions
Report X
Journal Briefing Paper Review Magazine Article Prepare a Case Proffer Advice (Letter) Solving Problems Work Based Problem Case Study X Group Work Analyse Problem Prepare a Bid Write Conf. Paper Performing Procedures a Demonstration Role Play X Video Production Wall Display Promotion Material Laboratory Report Produce Manual or Guide Observed Performance Managing Self Diary Journal Portfolio of Work X Group Work X Observed Performance Learning Contract Assessing & Managing Information
Project X Annotated Bibliography Dissertation (Format) Applied Work Research Problems Surveys Demonstrate Knowledge Examination (NOT Re-call)
X
Oral Test Essay Report Computer Based Assessment
Produce A-Z of Topic Designing Creating & Performing
Rehearsal Portfolio Presentation X Projects Model Making Displays Communicating Written Work X Oral Presentations X Debates Discussions X Professional Discussions Demo Real or Simulated Prof Practice
TV or Radio Product Storyboards Animations
Course Assignment Submission Cover Sheet
Student Assignment Covering Form
Course/Unit Information
Course Pearson (Edexcel) BTEC Level 7 Extended Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership
Unit No.
Unit Name
Unit code
Batch
Instructor Information
Name
Phone
Skype
Assignment Information
Full/ Part Assignment
Date Assignment Issued
Date Assignment Due
Student Information
(To be filled by the student prior submitting the assignment)
Name
Westford Student ID
Edexcel Student ID
Date of Submission
All the submissions to be done through e-front LMS, no email or other format will be accepted.
Student Assignment covering form is an integral part of the assignment document and should be submitted along with all submissions.
Student Declaration
I, _________________ (Name) hereby confirm that this assignment is my own work and not copied or
plagiarized. It has not previously been submitted as part of any assessment for this qualification. All the
sources, from which information has been obtained for this assignment, have been referenced as per
Harvard Referencing format. I further confirm that I have read and understood the Atlas Educational
Institute rules and regulations about plagiarism and copying and agree to be bound by them.
Students Signature : _____________________(signed)
Student Name :
Date :
Learning Outcomes and Assessment Feedback
Name of the Assessor
Learning Outcomes Assessment Criteria (AC) Assessor Feedback
LO 1 TASK 1
LO 2
LO 3 TASK 2
LO 4
Over All Result/Grade
Internal Verification Report
Internal Verification Done By Date
Assignment Brief
Assessors Decision
General Guidance
Textbook Reading: Complete all assigned textbook and other suggested reading. Supplemental Academic Reading (as detailed in the Syllabus and will be progressively added)
Further Research and the use of the Harvard Referencing System:
• In addition to the above reading resources, you should find and review additional relevant resources and supporting materials.
• Additional reading and resources for your review are available in e-front. • Be certain to correctly cite and reference all resources, using the Harvard Referencing System.
Statement of Authenticity and Submit All Work to E-front
• Complete the title page and sign the statement of authenticity • All work must be submitted as an electronic document in Word to the appropriate area in E-
front. Work that is not submitted to E-front by the prescribed deadline will be accepted ONLY under the resubmit policy of Westford.
• The report should be grammatically correct and word processed. Pages should be numbered. • You will pass the full assignment task only if you achieve minimum ‘Pass’ criteria in each
question. • While answering any assignment task, student must provide evidence that learning outcomes of
the subject have been met. • The answers should include a Table of Contents, followed by writing each question and
thereafter answering the questions in the given sequence. • The answers wherever applicable should specifically relate to the happenings in the case study
and certain assumptions can be made while answering questions, when trying to relate the theoretical aspects with the actual case study happenings.
• Use 12 Times New Roman script.
INTERNAL VERIFICATION – ASSIGNMENT BRIEFS
Award Unit
Assessor INTERNAL VERIFIER CHECKLIST Comments Are accurate programme details shown?
Y/N*
Are accurate unit details shown? Y/N* 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?
S/V*
Is the language and presentation appropriate?
Y/N*
Is the timescale for the assignment appropriate?
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 Internal Verifier Date Lead Internal Verifier (if required)
Date
Action Required:
Action Taken: Assessor Signature Date Internal Verifier Signature Date Lead Internal Verifier (if required)
Signature Date
INTERNAL VERIFICATION – ASSESSMENT DECISIONS Award Assessor Unit(s) Assignment Title Learner’s Name List which assessment and grading criteria the assessor has awarded
Pass Merit Distinction
Do the assessment and grading 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? • Identifying
opportunities for improved performance?
• Agreeing actions?
Y/N Details:
Does the grading decision need amending?
Y/N Details:
Remedial Action Taken Details: Internal Verifier Date Lead Internal Verifier (if required)
Date
Confirm Action Completed
Date
Assessor Signature Date Internal Verifier Signature
Date
ASSESSMENT MALPRACTICE POLICY Aim:
o To identify and minimize the risk of malpractice by staff or learners. o To respond to any incident of alleged malpractice promptly and
objectively. o To standardize and record any investigation of malpractice to ensure
openness and fairness. o To impose appropriate penalties and/or sanctions on learners or
staff where incidents (or attempted incidents) of malpractice are proven.
o To protect the integrity of this centre and qualifications.
In order to do this, the centre will: • Seek to avoid potential malpractice by using the induction period and the
student handbook to inform learners of the centre’s policy on malpractice and the penalties for attempted and actual incidents of malpractice.
• Show learners the appropriate formats to record cited texts and other materials or information sources.
• Ask learners to declare that their work is their own. • Ask learners to provide evidence that they have interpreted and synthesized
appropriate information and acknowledged any sources used. • Conduct an investigation in a form commensurate with the nature of the
malpractice allegation. Such an investigation will be supported by the Head of Centre / Academic Director and all personnel linked to the allegation. It will proceed through the following stages:
1. Preliminary Enquiry by assessor 2. Fact finding by Internal Verifier. 3. Final Report submitted by Centre Head/ Faculty to Academic Director.
• Make the individual fully aware at the earliest opportunity of the nature of
the alleged malpractice and of the possible consequences should malpractice be proven.
• Give the individual the opportunity to respond to the allegations made. • Inform the individual of the avenues for appealing against any judgment
made. • Document all stages of any investigation. • Where malpractice is proven, this centre will apply the following penalties /
sanctions: 1. Repeat the entire assignment. 2. Payment of penalty to the respective centre.
Definition of Malpractice by Learners
• Plagiarism of any nature. • Collusion by working collaboratively with other learners to produce work
that is submitted as individual learner work. • Copying (including the use of ICT to aid copying). • Deliberate destruction of another’s work. • Fabrication of results or evidence. • False declaration of authenticity in relation to the contents of a portfolio
or coursework. • Impersonation by pretending to be someone else in order to produce the
work for another or arranging for another to take one’s place in an assessment/examination/test.
Definition of Malpractice by Centre Staff
• Improper assistance to candidates. • Inventing or changing marks for internally assessed work (coursework or
portfolio evidence) where there is insufficient evidence of the candidates’ achievement to justify the marks given or assessment decisions made.
• Failure to keep candidate coursework/portfolios of evidence secure. • Fraudulent claims for certificates. • Inappropriate retention of certificates. • Assisting learners in the production of work for assessment, where the
support has the potential to influence the outcomes of assessment, for example where the assistance involves centre staff producing work for the learner.
• Producing falsified witness statements, for example for evidence the learner has not generated.
• Allowing evidence, which is known by the staff member not to be the learner’s own, to be included in a learner’s assignment / task/ portfolio/ coursework?
• Facilitating and allowing impersonation. • Misusing the conditions for special learner requirements, for example
where learners are permitted support, such as an amanuensis, this is permissible up to the point where the support has the potential to influence the outcome of the assessment.
• Falsifying records/certificates, for example by alteration, substitution, or by fraud.
• Fraudulent certificate claims, that is claiming for a certificate prior to the learner completing all the requirements of assessment.
XIV. APPEALS POLICY Aim:
o To enable the learner to enquire, question or appeal against an assessment decision.
o To attempt to reach agreement between the learner and the assessor at the earliest opportunity.
o To standardize and record any appeal to ensure openness and fairness.
o To facilitate a learner’s ultimate right of appeal to the awarding body, where appropriate.
o To protect the interests of all learners and the integrity of the qualification.
In order to do this, the centre will.
• Inform the learner at induction, of the Appeals Policy and procedure. • Record, track and validate any appeal. • Forward the appeal to the awarding body when a learner considers that a
decision continues to disadvantage her/him after the internal appeals process has been exhausted.
• Keep appeals records for inspection by the awarding body for a minimum of 3 years.
• Have a staged appeals procedure. • Will take appropriate action to protect the interests of other learners and
the integrity of the qualification, when the outcome of an appeal questions the validity of other results.
• Monitor appeals to inform quality improvement.
This policy will be reviewed every 1 year by the Academic Director
Anil Ahluwalia Academic Director Atlas Educational Institute
Dated: 10th Jan 2014
