Assessment 1
T-1.8.1
Details of Assessment
Term and Yea
2, 2018
Time allowed
Weeks 1- 7
Assessment No
1
Assessment Weighting
100%
Assessment Type
Written Assessment: Simulation & Practical Exercises
Due Date
Week 7
Room
TBA
Details of Subject
Qualification
BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Subject Name
Personal Development
Details of Unit(s) of competency
Unit Code (s) and Names
BSBWOR501 Manage Personal work priorities and professional development
Details of Student
Student Name
College
Student ID
Student Declaration: I declare that the work submitted is my own, and has not been copied or plagiarised from any person or source.
Signature: ___________________________
Date: _______/________/_______________
Details of Assesso
Assessor’s Name
MOINUL MUSTAFA
Assessment Outcome
Results
|_| Competent |_| Not Yet Competent
Marks
/ 100
FEEDBACK TO STUDENT
Progressive feedback to students, identifying gaps in competency and comments on positive improvements:
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Student Declaration: I declare that I have been assessed in this unit, and I have been advised of my result. I am also aware of my right to appeal and the reassessment procedure.
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ____/_____/_____
Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback
|_| Student did not attend the feedback session.
XXXXXXXXXXFeedback provided on assessment.
Signature: ____________________________
Date: ____/_____/_____
Purpose of the Assessment
The purpose of this assessment is to assess the student in the following learning outcomes:
Competent
(C)
Not Yet Competent
(NYC)
use business technology to create and use systems and processes to organise and prioritise tasks and commitments
develop a personal development plan which includes career objectives and an action plan
develop new skills
maintain an appropriate work-life balance to manage personal health and stress
discuss management development opportunities and options for self
describe types of work methods and practices that can improve personal performance
Demonstrate an understanding of the ability to set priorities
Ability to identify and evaluation development opportunities suitable to personal learning style/s to develop competence
Literacy skills to do research
Assessment/evidence gathering conditions
Each assessment component is recorded as either Competent (C) or Not Yet Competent (NYC). A student can only achieve competence when all assessment components listed under “Purpose of the assessment” section are recorded as competent. Your trainer will give you feedback after the completion of each assessment. A student who is assessed as NYC (Not Yet Competent) is eligible for re-assessment.
Resources required for this Assessment
1. Computer with relevant software applications and access to internet
1. Weekly eLearning notes relevant to the tasks/questions
Instructions for Students
Please read the following instructions carefully
· This assessment has to be completed |_| In class |X| At home/Online
· The assessment is to be completed according to the instructions given by your assessor.
· Feedback on each task will be provided to enable you to determine how your work could be improved. You will be provided with feedback on your work within two weeks of the assessment due date. All other feedback will be provided by the end of the term.
· Should you not answer the questions co
ectly, you will be given feedback on the results and your gaps in knowledge. You will be given another opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to be deemed competent for this unit of competency.
· If you are not sure about any aspects of this assessment, please ask for clarification from your assessor.
· Please refer to the College re-assessment for more information (Student Handbook).
PLEASE ENSURE YOU SUBMIT A HARD COPY OF THIS ASSESSMENT BY WEEK 7
ASSESSMENT TASK 1: 20 MARKS:
RESUME & COVER LETTER
Search recruiting Web sites and find a job advertisement that you are interested in.
Prepare a cover letter and a personal Résumé (CV). Aim it at a full-time job. Attach a job listing for a specific position. Also prepare a list of references. Revise your Résumé until it is perfect.
To complete this assessment, the learner is required to demonstrate competency in all aspects of the assessment criteria given below.
It is important that 100% accuracy is maintained to achieve a competent grade in this assessment, as this is the standard participants must achieve to be successful in the workplace. Emails, cover letters and CVs with mistakes will not be overlooked by employers.
ASSESSEMENT CRITERIA FOR RESUME (Trainer Use Only)
Assessment criteria
Explanation of the criteria
S
NS
Appropriate objectives
Job objectives mentioned
Addresses, contact details and date
Personal address, contact details and date mentioned
Job experiences
Highlighted previous and cu
ent work experiences
Education, training and qualifications
Highlighted all training and licenses required for the role
Work References
Work references mentioned with address, salutation and contact details
Plain English
Clear, concise, accurate
Format
Consistent with professional letter format
Grammar and vocabulary
No grammar or vocabulary mistakes
ASESSEMENT CRITERIA FOR COVER LETTER (Trainer Use Only)
Assessment criteria
Explanation of the criteria
S
NS
Format
Consistent with professional letter format
Addresses and date
Co
ectly placed and formatted
Ref no, what position is being applied fo
Included prominently
Appropriate greeting and ending
E.g. “Dear Ms Jones” not “Dear Ms Emma”, ending “Yours sincerely”
Opening information
Where the ad was seen and company knowledge, (i.e. specific to that particular organisation) plus reasons for applying
Skills and experience
Included
iefly but clearly, using key words from the advertisement, tailored to position advertised
Plain English
Clear, concise, accurate
Appropriate greeting and ending
E.g. “Dear Ms Jones” not “Dear Ms Emma”, ending “Yours faithfully” or “Yours sincerely”
Grammar and vocabulary
No grammar or vocabulary mistakes
Job
ASSESSMENT TASK 2: 10 MARKS
GANTT CHART
Create a Gantt chart documenting a work day in your personal life in full.
You are to commence and start the Gantt chart from the time you wake up until you turn in to bed documenting and recording all daily Activities and Tasks.
A suggested sample of a completed Gantt chart is provided below. You can use spreadsheet such as Microsoft Excel to prepare tables or you can use Open Office software that is free. You may also wish to prepare on free hand drawing.
TASK/ACTIVITY
STARTS
LENGTH (DAYS)
ENDS
A.
11 Jan
1
11 Jan
B.
12 Jan
2
13 Jan
C.
14 Jan
2
15 Jan
D.
14 Jan also
3
18 Jan (incl. weekend)
E.
19 Jan
1
19 Jan
F.
20 Jan
0
20 Jan
ASSESSMENT TASK 3: 30 MARKS
QUESTION & ANSWERS – EACH QUESTION CARRIES 5 MARKS
1. Think of a personal or business goal you set yourself in the last six (6) to twelve (12) months that you were successful in achieving. What did you do that helped you to achieve you goal?
2. Think about your objectives, targets, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) or goals. Brainstorm all the activities you can think of that you can do to achieve your goal. Priorities these activities by plotting them against your own Prioritization Matrix.
Organizing my mother in law 60 birthday party
QUADRANT 1 XXXXXXXXXXURGENT AND IMPORTANT TASKS
Draft the budget
Write the list of people to invite
Find the place for the event
QUADRANT 2 XXXXXXXXXXNOT URGENT, BUT IMPORTANT TASKS
Create the private Facebook group to coordinate the event
Check on possible accommodation for people coming from outside/overseas
Look at different options for catering in order to be able to choose a good one
Ask my job manager to give me a couple of days off
Order her favourite cake
QUADRANT 3
URGENT, BUT NO IMPORTANT TASKS
Order her favourite flowers
QUADRANT 4
NOT URGENT AND NOT IMPORTANT TASKS
Brainstorm ideas to find a perfect excuse to make her come to the place of her surprise birthday party
Book an appointment with the hairdresse
3. Think about the tasks you complete in your workplace or when studying. What resources do you use on a regular basis?
4. Provide five (5) reasons why people may not achieve their goals.
5. What do we understand by planning? What are the benefits of planning in the workplace?
6. What should you take into account when prioritizing tasks?
ASSESSMENT TASK 4: 40 MARKS
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN
Assessment
ief and instructions:
Using your cu
ent role and workplace or a management role you have had in a previous workplace, prepare a plan addressing the following questions. If you have not worked before, conduct research on the first management role that you think you will get, and develop your responses based on that role.
Your personal development plan is intended to provide an overview of yourself as an individual in your personal and work life and to give you the opportunity to reflect on how your strengths and weaknesses impact aspects if your life. It is also an opportunity for you to show how well you have understood the learning in this unit and gives you the opportunity to apply it to your own experiences and life in a holistic way. Finally the plan will provide further opportunity to reflect on where you would like to go and your goals for the future.
Use a different colour font for your responses to the tasks.
The assessment criteria are stated at the end of this paper. Students