Example of the process for same assessment technique,
same percentage weighting
In this example, assessment from two modules is being integrated:
| Module Name and Code | Assessment Technique | Assessment Weighting |
| Retail Administration B20035 | Assignment | 20% |
| Work Experience W20008 | Assignment | 20% |
Step 1
Read the Guidelines given in Section 11 of each module descriptor:
Retail Administration B20035
11.2 Assignment 1 20%
Investigate and analyse a specific retail organisation, with reference to location, structure (organisational chart), ownership, quality, human resources, administration, stock control system, legal issues.
Work Experience W20008
11.1 Assignment 20%
Investigate vocational award area. Describe the sector and range of occupations. Detail qualifications and experience for one occupation in the area. Discuss employment and career opportunities in the area.
Step 2
Consult the Specific Learning Outcomes in Section 10 of each descriptor.
In the case of Retail Administration B20035 the Assignment is likely to be based on a range of Specific Learning Outcomes from Unit 1 – Unit 4.
In the case of Work Experience W20008, the Assignment will assess a range of Specific Learning Outcomes from the whole module.
Step 3
Consult the Assessment Criteria listed on the Individual Candidate Marking Sheet for each module:
Retail Administration B20035
Relevant information collected and appropriately presented. Comprehensive analysis of a retail organisation. Detailed description of a range of issues in relation to the organisation. Findings presented appropriately.
Work Experience W20008
Comprehensive profile of vocational area with detailed description of occupation and qualifications.
In-depth understanding and analysis of employment and career opportunities in the vocational area.
Step 4
Write the Brief for this integrated assessment, using the Brief Template
Titles and Codes of Modules: Retail Administration B20035 & Work Experience W20008
Assessment Techniques: Assignment & Assignment
Weightings: 20% & 20%
Title: Profile of the Retail Organisation
Guidelines:
Investigate and analyse the retail organisation in which you did your work placement, under a range of the following headings; location(s), structure (organisational chart), ownership, quality, human resources, administration, stock control system, legal issues.
Describe the retail sector and its range of occupations
Detail the various qualifications required in the area
Discuss employment and career opportunities in the area
The Assignment might be presented as a written report, or as an oral presentation, or other format as appropriate
Assessment Criteria: The Report should:
The Assessor may wish to list the Assessment Criteria here, worded exactly as on the Individual Candidate Marking Sheets or attach a copy of the Individual Candidate Marking Sheets or rephrase/ amalgamate the Assessment Criteria.
The most important point is that the Learners should understand how the assignment will be marked and graded.
Issue Date: ______________________________
Submission Date: ______________________________
Learner Name: ______________________________
I confirm that this is my own original work
Learner Signature: _______________________________
Date: _______________________________
Step 5
The Assignment should be (photo)copied so that each Assessor can mark it separately according to the separate Assessment Criteria for each module, and so that it will be available for the External Authenticator in the Portfolio of Assessment for each of the modules.
