International
Management Qualifications are Centre assessed using Standard criteria – with
ILM verification taking place in THRDGLs office in Nottingham.
| a) |
learning hours = 220 full –
45 introduction. Tutor’s will amalgamate the workshop hours (from the attendance
register) and with the system generated CPD hours displayed in the ‘Personal
Records - Record CPD Hours’ – See Appendix 4. |
| b) |
7 work based assignments
– internally assessed for standard and external for framework - for the full
certificate each eprogramme session has a standard “pre-set” WBA (see
NB below for the introduction certificate) – in the alternative your organization
may elect a more varied approach (subject to approval) as is illustrated below: |
| b1) |
integrating two WBA’s covering one group (10 – 12 members) plus one
individually generated to cover a residential or equivalent learning experience
by blending the following activities: |
NB8:
For group
assignments Appendix 5 & 6 must be completed. |
| b1.1 |
the group to produce a video documentary of the event of circa 25 – 30 minute
duration |
| b1.2 |
the group to also prepare and deliver a 30 – 45 minute
PowerPoint presentation and supporting detailed handouts, covering their project
activities, personal and team preferences and performance throughout, and the
key decisions they took, with an analysis of consequences. |
| b1.3 |
individually
write a report of circa 1200 words. |
| One optional residential
project is to cover ILM segments 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, and four from: 4.2, 4.5,
4.6, 4.7, 4.8 |
Alternatively a residential project could
cover four segments from: 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.4, 6.5 & four from: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3,
7.4, 7.6
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NB9:
if two residential projects are selected then one 2 part video of 45 minutes, one 2 part PowerPoint presentation of 60 minutes and one
individual report of 2400 words will be required – these deliverables covering
the ILM segments listed above. |
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NB10:
The consequence of this option is that
the B3 assignment will not be needed and B4 can be downgraded to one WBA of 1200
words covering module 2. |
| b2) |
Two WBA’s covering one group (3/4 members)
plus one individually generated to cover a business simulation learning experience
by blending the following activities: |
| b2.1 |
the group
to prepare and deliver a 30 – 40 minute PowerPoint presentation, (with individual
contributions of 10 minutes) and supporting detailed handouts, covering their
group’s simulation activities, the key decisions they took, with an analysis
of there consequences, etc. |
| The presentation to cover 4 segments from Module
5 |
| b2.2 |
individually write a report of circa 1200 words |
| This report to
cover four segments from Module 1 |
NB11:
for b1 & b2 group members must
identifying the contributions of individual members for assessment purposes –
see Appendix 5 & 6. |
Also in both cases presenters
must clearly demonstrate subject knowledge, together with appropriate communication
skills, and an ability to select relevant material and present it effectively.
For both presentations written outline notes, cue cards or visual aids must be
available to the External Verifier to evidence the candidate’s planning and
preparation processes.
Candidates are required to achieve a minimum of half
the available marks against each of the assessed criteria |
| b3) |
One individual WBA from the seven preset by the ILM (to be supplied on diskette)
– each consisting of circa 1200 – 1300 words.
This must cover a
module not covered elsewhere. |
NB12:
Not required if two B1 residential projects
are undertaken. |
| b4) |
One individual WBA to take the format of a mini-project
and consist of circa 2400 – 2600 words. This WBA to be chosen by the individual,
or preset by the satellite site or corporate sponsor – BUT must cover 4 segments
from each of two modules not covered elsewhere. |
Alternatively one individual
WBA of 1200 words covering 4 segments from a module not previously covered if
two B1 residential projects are undertaken.
This WBA should set realistic,
clearly defined work-based tasks, using live issues and MUST clearly indicate
the learning outcomes that are being assessed. These learning outcomes will form
the basis of the assessment criteria. |
NB13:
Written
tutor feedback (supported by oral feedback where time permits during workshops)
will be provided using assessment forms |
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NB14:
ALL wba’s must clearly
identify which segments are being covered. |
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NB15:
In the alternative programme
directors or course sponsors may opt for the 7 preset ILM assignments as attached
to each eprogramme learning session. A WBA introduction guide is also attached. |
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NB16:
For the introductory certificate - only one WBA required which is externally
assessed |
| c) |
a management report of between 4000 – 5000 words – full only (externally
assessed for the framework and internal for the standard). |
NB17:
A management report guide is attached to the last eprogramme session. |
| d) |
 reflective
learning – full only. Participants must complete
5 PDP’s achieved via 2 forms Customise Plan and
Record CPD Hours – internally assessed – See
Appendix 1 & 2.
These forms are accessed online via Personal Records - the tutor will support
the participant in there completion. |
| e) |
summative personal
development record – full and introduction – internally assessed. It
will normally be produced at the end of the programme, usually after submitting
the Management Report for assessment, encapsulating the PDPs & CPDs completed
during the programme (d above). See Appendix 7. It should indicate:
- main developmental
achievements during the programme
- how these have been applied in the workplace,
and feedback obtained from colleagues and managers on the outcomes
- analysis
of current personal strengths and shortcomings in the management role
- priorities
for further development
- proposed actions to meet the development need(s)
identified, including timescale and resource implications of their plans
The
Centre is required to assess the Summative Personal Development Record using the
following criteria:
The candidate is able to identify . . .
- Personal
strengths in relation to career development: 15 marks
- Personal weaknesses
in relation to career development: 15 marks
- Opportunities in relation to career
development: 12 marks
- Threats in relation to career development: 12 marks
- Current self development needs: 11 marks
- Analysis of own preferred learning
style: 5 marks
- Outline CPD Plan (to indicate SMART objectives, and appropriate
development techniques, and resource requirements to achieve them): 30 marks
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| f) |
meet external verifier – full certificate. For this assessment component
the ILM External Verifier will meet with each UK candidate individually for a
period of not less than 15 and normally not more than 20 minutes. For the IMQ
full certificate the interview will be conducted by a centre nominated interviewer. |
NB18:
A meet the EV guide is attached to the last eprogramme session. |
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interview will include a selection of the following topics:
- summative CPD
plan
- process of undertaking the management report
- candidate’s views
on the most and least relevant parts of the programme to their work situation
- application of knowledge and skills gained on the programme
 The
candidate should converse in a manner appropriate to
a middle manager, responding confidently and knowledgeably
to questions.
Copies of participants’ written
Summative Personal Development plans must be with the External Verifier at least
two weeks prior to the date of the meeting, together with all other results and
samples of assessed work as required by the External Verifier.
The assessment
criteria, and links to learning outcomes, are as follows:
- communicates clearly
in a manner appropriate to a middle manager in terms of level of language, manner
and disposition, and general oral ability (D1.5.4 & D7.3.3/4)
- responds
confidently and appropriately to questioning (D1.5.4/7)
- is able to discuss
their Summative CPD Plan and how they will implement it in the immediate future
(D1.1.6/8/9)
- is able to reflect and comment intelligently on the process of
preparing their Management Report, and the learning which has taken place during
it (D1.2.1/2/3)
- comments judiciously on the most
and least relevant parts of their programme in relation to their work role (or
in more general terms if not employed) (D1.1.2/7)
- can demonstrate application
of knowledge and skills acquired during the programme to their workplace, or in
more general/hypothetical terms if not employed (D1.1.5 & D1.2.4)
The
candidate must satisfy the first two and any other two of the remaining four criteria
in order to achieve a pass in this assessment component. The exact choice of topics
for each candidate is at the discretion of the External Verifier. |
| g) |
online knowledge verification tests – Effective management is best underpinned
by sound knowledge, and this forms the rationale for this optional self test component.
Each module has an optional knowledge verification multi-answer quiz with
a pass level of 50%. Candidates must answer 140 questions out of a random bank
of 340 covering 35 tested segments and get 70 correct.
learning segments –
the tutor will analyse successfully completed ebriefings for segment compliance.
See Appendix 4. |
How
will the participants be assessed
