BMM6616 - Work-Based Project for Apprentices - Supply Chain Leadership

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, apprentices will be able to: 1 Demonstrate the ability to identify, critically evaluate and make appropriate use of a wide range of sources of knowledge and evidence. 2 Demonstrate an in depth understanding of ethical principles and a systematic understanding and coherent application of professional codes relevant to the WBL project. 3 Critically analyse, synthesise and evaluate the information and ideas developed through the WB project. 4 Demonstrate critical reflection upon the design, conduct and outcomes of the WB project. 5 Make a reasoned selection of approaches to the research methodology, data collection techniques and data analysis and explain how these are appropriate to the aims and objectives of the WB research project. 6 Demonstrate a sound awareness of the application of selected knowledge, skills and behaviours in the workplace environment.

Content:

Apprentices studying for the BSc (Hons.) Professional Practice in Supply Chain Leadership will undertake this particular project in order to complete their degree, their apprenticeship and fulfil all of the requirements of the degree apprenticeship standard’s assessment plan. Work-based projects are located in the apprentice’s workplace and relate directly to their job role and work activities. The content and scope of the projects are also subject to an official ‘project proposal’ which is the assessment for BMM6631 Gateway Preparation module. Written English language skills will be developed through this module through the creation of the report. Apprentices will be introduced to new terminology, concepts and ideas which will develop their vocabulary and used throughout this module and beyond. Digital skills will be developed through the utilisation of online resources such as the University’s VLE, e-Portfolio system and Leeds Trinity University Library system.

Learning and Teaching Information:

A variety of teaching and learning strategies will be employed throughout the module in order to ensure the acquisition and development of appropriate concepts, knowledge and skills and achievement of the stated learning outcomes. A variety of teaching and learning methods provide access to learning to meet a wide range of learner needs and are aimed at widening participation amongst learners to avoid exclusion and develop learner skills in academic studies and personal life situations.

The module will be delivered on a face-to-face basis, with the apprentices attending a delivery workshop at the start of the module which will provide them with the skills and knowledge to complete all aspects of the module. The module will be taught over two days in a block structure at the start of the module and methods utilised within the 2 days will include: lecture style knowledge content and seminar style activities to discuss the content and enabling the learner to place it into context. This module will also have virtual tutorial café (VTCs) sessions, these group sessions allow for reflective time following the delivery and will be utilised to support the learner in unpacking the content and the assessment requirements. VTC sessions will also be utilised as formative peer feedback sessions.

Independent study time should be spent on specific pre learning (on-demand learning – available to all students on Moodle), for example, engaging in specific background reading of the topic and online exercises. Post learning activities will be provided by the module tutor, but these will generally be assessment focused enabling the learner to achieve the assessment requirements.

All activities and materials provided on Moodle will support the module content for the module delivery including pre, live and post activities and resources.The sequencing of the sessions will provide re-enforcement of the theoretical concepts developed during the delivery in a progressive pattern, aimed at developing knowledge and overall understanding.

Planned LTU Off-the-Job Delivery Learning:

Lectures –
Hours 14
Group Size All Cohort
Virtual Tutorial Café –
Hours 8 x 2 Hours = 16
Group Size All Cohort Mock EPA –
Hours 1
Group Size 1
1-2-1 Tutorial –
Hours 1
Group Size 1

Planned Off the Job Learning:

N/A

Minimum Self-Directed Off the Job Learning and Practical Training:

Hours 568

Component 1 – Project Report and Presentation

The apprentice will produce a substantial work related project report. The project proposal, theme and objectives must relate to the apprentice’s own work environment and context and be formally agreed at the Gateway Review; this agreement will signify the start of the end-point assessment.

The project will rely on substantive evidence from a work-specific task, such as (but not limited to) inventory reduction, use of lean practices or tracking multiple outcomes of a given supply chain process, to demonstrate the application of skills, knowledge and behaviours. The Project will be in relation to (but not limited to) business improvement, customer value, gaining competitive advantage, innovation, sustainability and / or demonstrate positive returns on investment.

Agreement on what systems, tools and platforms will be required by the apprentice to complete the work-based project and, how these will be made available, must be discussed between the apprentice, employer and the academic support tutor before commencing. The project will be conducted alongside the apprentice’s normal work. The employer should make suitable allowance for the project to be undertaken in terms of time and resources.

The project report will:
demonstrate the application of the knowledge, skills and behaviours mapped against this method
be 9,000 words (plus or minus 10% at the apprentice’s discretion)
set out the approach to planning and completion of the project
set out the project brief, literature review, objectives, findings, conclusions and recommendations
include a signed statement by the apprentice to confirm that the project and the project report is their own work
feature the application of learning behaviours such as:
appropriate referencing
critical academic writing and thought
meeting deadlines and time management
reflective learning
research methods
written communication skills

The apprentice will give a presentation to the end-point assessment panel - The Panel - based on their major work-based project report. The apprentice will be allowed four weeks to prepare for the presentation.

The presentation will:

take place only after the completion of the project work, submission of the written project report and once the report’s been reviewed by the independent assessor.
the Panel take place approximately four weeks after submission of the project or at the point in which marking of the project report is complete
last 20 minutes, plus 10 minutes for follow-up questions (with a +10% tolerance ei at the discretion of the assessor to provide scope for the apprentice to demonstrate their full abilities)

Component 2 – Viva Examination

Immediately following the project presentation (on the same day), The Panel will conduct a Viva examination with the employer representative present in a guidance and advisory role only.

The Viva examination will:

take account of the evidence portfolio submitted at the gateway
synoptically assess knowledge, skills and behaviours via 6 question areas from across the key operational functions of plan, source, make, deliver, return and enable and, influential and motivating behaviour
last 40 minutes (with a +10% tolerance, at the discretion of the assessor to provide scope for an apprentice to demonstrate their full abilities)
include any follow-up questions to probe further into the detail to satisfy The Panel that competency across the knowledge, skills and behaviours being assessed by this method has been achieved

The Panel’s independent assessor will give a recommended mark for the Viva examination.

Assessment:

Fact File

Module Coordinator - PRS_CODE=
Level - 6
Credit Value - 60
Pre-Requisites - COMPLETION OF GATEWAY PREPARATION MODULE WHERE GATEWAY REQUIREMENTS AND REVIEW MEETING HAVE BEEN COM
Semester(s) Offered -

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