Portfolio
| Module title | Portfolio |
|---|---|
| Module code | BEMM796DA |
| Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Credits | 20 |
| Module staff |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 30 |
|---|
Module description
The portfolio presents evidence from your real-work projects and is used to help you to answer questions in the Professional Discussion element of your End Point Assessment. The portfolio contains evidence from projects that you have completed. It will showcase elements of work that describe your competences and enabling you to demonstrate how you have applied your knowledge, skills and behaviours in a real-work environment to achieve real-work objectives. The portfolio is evidence that you have applied the knowledge, skills and behaviours in the Standard. Employers, with support from the university, will assist you to assemble your portfolio to ensure that the portfolio is completed to a satisfactory standard.
This module is a part of MSc Digital and Technology Solutions (Integrated Degree Apprenticeship) programme. It cannot be taken as an elective by students on other programmes.
The apprenticeship standard and other documentation relating to the Level 7 Digital and Technology Solutions (Data Analyst Specialist) Apprenticeship can be found here: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/digital-and-technology-solutions-specialist-integrated-degree/
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module aims to provide a bridge between theory and practice. It runs concurrently across the programme, culminating when the project scoping document is submitted. During the module you will complete a portfolio that evidences the application of your learning across the programme. The portfolio will comprise a series of case studies designed to showcase your achievement of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours outlined in the Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship Standard; these case studies will be supported with accompanying examples from your working practice of how you have applied your learning in the workplace. Your final portfolio will inform the Professional Discussion as part of your End Point Assessment for your apprenticeship.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Construct a portfolio evidencing professional competency as outlined in the Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist Apprenticeship Standard Knowledge Skills and Behaviours.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 2. Complete case studies in OneFile evidencing applied practice.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 3. Record engagement with Continued Professional Development (CPD).
Syllabus plan
The syllabus is interwoven with the compulsory modules, drawing from and building on content and materials covered in those modules. The module will include taught masterclasses, one following each set of compulsory modules and associated self-guided learning activities and peer-led action learning groups. The syllabus content will reflect current technology debates and direct the application of digital technology solutions skills and behaviours in the workplace. The module will provide protected time for portfolio development with guidance and support from Academic Mentors to evidence academic and vocational learning in the portfolio.
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | 69 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching | 31 | Masterclasses and progress reviews and individual support in the gathering of evidence for the portfolio by Academic Mentors |
| Guided independent study | 69 | Work-based learning: application of knowledge in the workplace and professional development |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio of evidence (OneFile) | Supporting evidence (as per the apprenticeship end point assessment plan) | 1-3 | Oral and written in OneFile |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Discussion (as per the apprenticeship end point assessment plan) | 100 | As per the apprenticeship end point assessment plan | 1-3 | Written |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Discussion (as per the end point assessment plan) | Professional Discussion (as per the end point assessment plan) | 1-3 | Next available re-assessment window |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you have been deferred for any assessment you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 50%) you will be expected to submit the relevant assessment. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of referral will be capped at 50%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
- Thompson, S., & Thompson, N. (2018). The critically reflective practitioner. Macmillan International Higher Education.
- Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). (n.d.). Digitial and Technology Solutions Specialist (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship: Details of the standard. IfATE. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/digital-and-technology-solutions-specialist-integrated-degree/
- Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE). (n.d.). Digitial and Technology Solutions Specialist (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship: Assessment Plan. IfATE. https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/5623/st0482_digital-technology-solutions-specialist_l7_ap-for-publication_2021_10_21.pdf
| Credit value | 20 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 10 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 27/09/2023 |
| Last revision date | 07/11/2024 |
