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

HND Global Trade and Business Organisation of the Course 1. Setting up the Course 2. Teaching and Delivery Plan 3. Assessment Strategy

HND Global Trade and Business 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.

Global Trade and Industry 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) Global Trade and Industry 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)

Setting up the Course (continued) Master Folders: HND Global Trade and Business Setting up the Course (continued) 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.

HND Global Trade and Business 2. Teaching and Delivery Plan  Suggested delivery schedule - year 1 - year 2  Opportunities for integration

Teaching and delivery plan – Year Global Trade and Industry 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

Teaching and Delivery Plan – Year 1 HND Global Trade and Business Teaching 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 1 HND Global Trade and Business Suggested 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 Economic Issues: An Introduction Economics 1: Micro & Macro Theory and Application level 8 1 HN credit Communication: Analysing and Presenting Complex Communication Information Technology: Applications Software Marketing: An Introduction International Marketing: An Introduction Managing People and Organisations Business Contractual relationships Global Trade and Business GU 1 level 7 1 HN credit

Suggested Delivery Plan – Year 1 HND Global Trade and Business Suggested 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 Using Sources of Export Assistance Global Business Organisations level 8 2 HN credits International Purchasing and Supply level 8 2 HN credits Business Culture and Strategy International Physical Distribution level 8 1 HN credit Global Trade and Business: Graded Unit 2

Opportunities for integration HND Global Trade and Business Opportunities 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.

HND Global Trade and Business 3. Assessment Strategy  Formative assessment  Summative assessment - assessment planning - SQA assessment exemplars - centre devised assessments

HND Global Trade and Business Assessment 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.

HND Global Trade and Business Assessment Strategy 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.

HND Global Trade and Business Assessment Strategy 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.

HND Global Trade and Business Assessment Strategy SQA Assessment Exemplars: These provide –  conditions of assessment  assessment tasks  marking guidelines/suggested solutions  Checklists (where appropriate)

HND Global Trade and Business Assessment Strategy 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

HND Global Trade and Business Assessment Strategy 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.

HND Global Trade and Business Assessment Strategy Forms 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.

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