HND Global Trade and Business WORKSHOP 3 Organisation of Course David McAllister Qualification Development Specialist.

HND Global Trade and BusinessHND Global Trade and Business

WORKSHOP 3

Organisation of Course

David McAllister

Qualification Development Specialist

HND Global Trade and BusinessHND Global Trade and Business

Organisation of the Course

1. Setting up the Course2. Teaching and Delivery Plan3. Assessment Strategy

1. Setting up the Course:

Course Team: A course team should be set up to oversee delivery of the course.

It should be made up of all tutors teaching on the course, with one tutor being nominated as Course Team Leader.

1. Setting up the Course:

Course Team: A course team should be set up to oversee delivery of the course.

It should be made up of all tutors teaching on the course, with one tutor being nominated as Course Team Leader.

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Setting up the Course (continued)

Responsibilities of Course Team:

to oversee the quality of delivery on the course

to ensure that academic standards are maintained

to meet on a regular basis to discuss delivery,

assessment and internal verification.

maintain documentation i.e. record of meetings, IV records, and master folders

Setting up the Course (continued)Setting up the Course (continued)

A system of Master Folders should set up.

These should contain:

unit specifications

teaching and assessment plans

teaching materials

assessment exemplars (with marking schemes)

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Master Folders:


Master Folders:

It is regarded as good practice to maintain a

library of master folders for each unit within the

course - this can be held electronically provided

it is accessible to tutors delivering on the course.

All assessment exemplars MUST be kept secure

at all times.


2. Teaching and Delivery Plan

Suggested delivery schedule- year 1- year 2

Opportunities for integration


Teaching and delivery plan – Year Teaching and delivery plan – Year Points to remember:

year one units should normally be level 7

take account of progression

- where there are introductory units leading to more advanced units

- units providing skills that will be beneficial though out the course e.g. Communications & IT

are 2 credit units better delivered in one semester or across the course?

timing of delivery of key units which are required for the Graded Unit assessment

allow for possible integration of delivery or assessment

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Teaching and Delivery Plan – Year 1Teaching and Delivery Plan – Year 1

Students will study 15-credits worth of Units in each year.

One semester will have 7 Units and one semester 8.


Suggested Delivery Plan – Year 1Suggested Delivery Plan – Year 1


Semester 1 Semester 2

Business Accounting level 7 2 HN credits

Business Law: An Introduction level 7 1 HN credit

International Business Environment: Geographical Influences level 7 1 HN credit

International Trade Institutions level 7 1 HN credit

Economic Issues: An Introduction level 7 1 HN credit

Economics 1: Micro & Macro Theory and Application level 8 1 HN credit

Communication: Analysing and Presenting Complex Communication level 7 1 HN credit

Information Technology: Applications Software level 7 1 HN credit

Marketing: An Introduction level 7 1 HN credit

International Marketing: An Introduction level 7 1 HN credit

Managing People and Organisations level 7 2 HN credits

Business Contractual relationships level 7 1 HN creditGlobal Trade and Business GU 1level 7 1 HN credit

Suggested Delivery Plan – Year 1Suggested Delivery Plan – Year 1


Semester 1 Semester 2

Economics 2: The World Economy level 8 1 HN credit

Preparing Financial Forecasts level 8 1 HN credit

Information and Communication Technology in Business level 8 2 HN credits International Marketing: The Mix level 8 1 HN credit

Using Sources of Export Assistance level 8 1 HN credit

Global Business Organisations level 8 2 HN credits

International Purchasing and Supply level 8 2 HN credits

Business Culture and Strategy level 8 2 HN credits International Physical Distribution level 8 1 HN credit

Global Trade and Business: Graded Unit 2 level 8 2 HN credits

Opportunities for integrationOpportunities for integration

Programme scheduling should take into account any opportunities for integration of both delivery and assessment.

The suggested schedule in semester 1 would

facilitate the integration of reports required for the Communication Unit and a number of other subjects.


3. Assessment Strategy

Formative assessment

Summative assessment- assessment planning- SQA assessment exemplars- centre devised assessments

3. Assessment Strategy

Formative assessment

Summative assessment- assessment planning- SQA assessment exemplars- centre devised assessments


Assessment StrategyAssessment Strategy

Formative assessment : This is an important part of the learning process.

It allows the tutor to identify if the student is

understanding the subject, and if there are any

knowledge gaps.

It also provides the student with feedback on their learning.

It will help the tutor to decide if students are ready to attempt summative assessment.



Summative assessment:

All HND qualifications are summatively assessed using a mix of continuous Unit assessment and Graded Unit assessments

Summative assessment is carried out for the purpose of certification, and provides evidence that the student can meet the standards set out in the Unit Specification.



Assessment Planning:

The planning and timing of assessment is

decided by the tutor/assessor.

It is good practice to communicate assessment plans to students as early as possible. The

Course Tutor Guide provides suggestions on timing of assessment for each unit.



SQA Assessment Exemplars:

These provide –

conditions of assessment

assessment tasks

marking guidelines/suggested solutions

Checklists (where appropriate)



It is important that Tutors:

Adhere to the conditions of assessment

Mark assessments consistently in line

with the marking scheme/checklists

Keep all Assessment Exemplars secure

so that they can be used for future

assessment



Re-assessment:

Where a student does not achieve the standard, they can be re-assessed.

In the first place they should be given feedback which advises what they need to do to prepare for re-assessment.


Assessment StrategyAssessment StrategyForms of Re-assessment:

Provide additional information e.g. a weak or missing section of a report or project

For practical tasks such as IT, they may be allowed to correct and re-submit work

For multiple choice, short response and Graded Units, they may be required to attempt an new assessment instrument.


Centres may have to produce their own alternative assessments for re-assessment. It is recommended that they are submitted to SQA for Prior Approval.

ANY QUESTIONS?ANY QUESTIONS?

HND Global Trade and Business WORKSHOP 3 Organisation of Course David McAllister Qualification Development Specialist.

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