Programme Specification: CIPD Intermediate Diploma Human Resource Management

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1 Programme Specification: CIPD Intermediate Diploma Human Resource Management About the course 1 Name of course and highest award 2 Level of highest award (according to FHEQ) 3 Possible interim awards e.g. PGCert or Dip HE, etc. University Diploma: Intermediate Diploma Human Resource Management 5 None 4 Awarding/validating institution University of Gloucestershire 5 Teaching institution University of Gloucestershire 6 Faculty responsible Business, Educations and Professional Studies. 7 Mode of study (full-time, parttime, etc.) 8 QAA subject benchmark statement(s) where relevant 9 Recognition by Professional, Statutory or Regulatory Body (PSRB), to include definition of the recognition 10 Other external points of reference Part-time General Business and Management CIPD approval being sought for approved status simultaneously with University event. Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) (G); and 11 Date of initial validation November Date(s) of revision November 2012 QAA Benchmark Statement for General Business and Management (H) Chartered Institute of Personnel and (CIPD) Intermediate Level Qualifications national standards and rules of combination. 13 Course (programme) aims These are predominantly (1-3) taken from the CIPD s Intermediate Diploma Human Resource Management and Human Resource document 1. To provide learners with a body of knowledge and skills that will enable them to function effectively in an HR role that has a significant managing / supervising / planning / coordinating dimension. 2. To provide learners with a comprehensive understanding of the business context in which the HR function operates. 3. Develop reflective practitioner ethos through effective reflection of both the work and higher educational environment, and to use this to evaluate own progress in terms of sustained employability in a professional context.

2 4. To assist learners in fulfilling CIPD membership requirements. 5. Prepare students for further study for both further professional study in the business management area, and/or postgraduate study. 14 Learning outcomes of the course/programme To meet the Professional body requirements, these are taken from the CIPD s Intermediate Diploma Human Resource Management and Human Resource outcomes. On completion of the University Diploma learners will be able to: 1. Analyse, assess and promote the HRM function s role in achieving organisational objectives. 2. Utilise the findings from analyses of the impact of the external and internal environment to manage HR systems and processes and plans. 3. Create solutions that deliver value to the organisation s business and HR plans. 4. Manage, monitor and evaluate the delivery of HR information and activities in their organisations to ensure continued fitness for purpose. 5. Provide specialist advice and expertise on a range of HR activities which might include resourcing & performance improvement, delivering organisational evolution, employment relationships and law and other professional HR areas. 6. Manage and co-ordinate the delivery of a range of HR services in their Organisations. 7. Construct a personal development plan to fulfil their career and CIPD membership aspirations. 15 Learning and teaching strategy Whilst the core strategy for the programme is to meet the CIPD s Intermediate Diploma standards, the programme s and teaching is also underpinned by the four priorities within the University s and teaching strategy; independent and collaborative, for life and employment, for the future and research practice informed and teaching. Independent and Collaborative ; Modules are both subject specific and guided towards more generic business skills to support the whole learner Contact sessions will encourage knowledge sharing from practitioner experience. Learners are encouraged to use the MLE to draw on peer support and to engage in informal study groups. Learning for Life and Employment; The whole programme is delivered and assessed to meet the CIPD s HR profession map requirements, which supports a learner s claim to a professional level of membership. CIPD membership is seen as a key asset for those working in and aspiring to work in HR. Most assessments on taught modules will ask the learner to apply knowledge from their to their work experience. All WBL modules expect the learner will draw on workplace experience. On WBL modules learners will be encouraged to draw on additional experiences in the workplace to help generate assessment evidence and develop knowledge. Learners are encouraged to attend local CIPD branch events to network with the local HR community. Some of these are held on the University campus. The delivery in Kazakhstan will support the national skills agenda to up skill national employees. Learning for the future; The course will have an MLE site within which the course and module are contained; this supports students networking potential through social networks.

3 All taught modules utilise the MLE to deliver lecture materials to students and extended research areas. The taught modules are chosen to provide a generic base for HR practitioners The module and Organisational Evolution modules require the learner to consider the impact of HR activities on the maintenance of the wider organisation and wider stakeholders. The WBL modules allow the learner to develop knowledge in line with current and future organisational and personal needs and aspirations. Learners will be encouraged to progress to the Post Graduate Diploma HRM with the potential to attain full Chartered Membership and increases individual employability. Research/practice informed and teaching; All learners are required to undertake a piece of small scale research in module Personal development. All module input will be informed by current academic and practitioner research. When possible guest speakers including CIPD researchers will be invited to support taught sessions, which may also be open to the wider community. All taught sessions encourage learners to share their workplace experience. The WBL modules encourage learners to reflect upon their workplace experience in light of researched best practice. The and teaching methods comprise of core contact time and directed individual activities. These are consistent with the University s standard delivery hours model at Undergraduate level. For the taught modules the core contact time is on a group basis. For wbl modules the core contact time is on a 1 to 1 basis. For all modules the core contact time is supported by directed reading and research, which comprises of individual research activities of both literature and organisational practice to develop the core input, to expand individual understanding of the workplace application of a range of HR concepts and to prepare for assessment. A VLE Moodle site will support all students and be the location of all lecture materials, handbooks, module guides and extended materials. Programme outcomes delivered through module outcomes BM5900(T) Personal X X X X X X X Modules BM5901(T) Managing HR X X X X BM5902(T) X X X X X X

4 BM5903(T) Organisational Evolution BM5950(W) Personal X X x X X X X X X X X X X BM5951(W) Managing HR X X X X BM5952(W) High Workforces BM5953(W) Organisational Evolution BM5954(W) People BM5955(W) Employment Relationships & Legislation BM5956(W) BM5957(W) Reward X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 16 Learning and teaching methods Level 4 Scheduled and teaching activities Guided independent Placement and study abroad Level 5 taught mode Scheduled and teaching activities 24hrs (20%) taught modules taught mode Guided independent 96hrs (80%) taught modules Work based mode Scheduled and 6hrs (5%)

5 teaching activities Work based mode Guided independent Placement and study abroad Level 6 Scheduled and teaching activities Guided independent Placement and study abroad Level 7 Scheduled and teaching activities Guided independent Placement and study abroad Level 8 Scheduled and teaching activities 17 Guided independent Placement and study abroad Assessment strategy WBL 1to1 114hrs (95%) WBL CIPD intermediate level qualifications comprise of modules which address collectively all ten of the professional areas in the HR profession Map (HRPM) and the behavioural components of the HR Profession Map. Therefore the assessment strategy is designed to meet these requirements. This requires both knowledge and skill requirements to be assessed, and these can be mapped to predominantly band 3 of the HRPM. The matrix below refers to the assessment component by module where programme LO s are assessed. Assessment for each module is exclusively within the named module assessment; it is not combined within other modules. At programme outcome level assessment may be across all or some of the modules. Assessment on the taught modules is 100% coursework. Assessment approaches will draw upon a range of approaches which might include essays, reflective accounts of skills, knowledge and/or workplace practice, workplace reports, portfolios and skills demonstration and development blogs. Assessments on the WBL modules are innovative, in that they are agreed with student on an individual basis on a module by module basis, and the nature of our approach requires that students provide coverage of all outcomes for each module in a module portfolio format. The only exception is module Personal which requires two assessment components to meet the CIPD requirements. This enables a diverse range of assessment methods to be considered and might include written or verbal narratives, professional discussions, electronic media to evidence skills alongside more contemporary approaches such as essays and reports.

6 Module assessments contribution to the programme outcomes BM5900(T) Personal x x x BM5901(T) Managing HR x x x x BM5902(T) x x x x x BM5903(T) Organisational Evolution x x x Summative Assessment Tasks BM5950 (W) Personal BM5951 (W) Managing HR BM5952 (W) High Workforces x x x x x x x x x x x x BM5953 (W) Organisational Evolution x x x x BM5954 (W) People BM5955 (W) Employment Relationships & Legislation x x x x x x x x

7 BM5956 (W) BM5957 (W) Reward x x x x x x x 18 Assessment methods HEFCE requires that the University s Key Information Set (KIS) indicates the proportion of summative assessment in each year of study that will derive from the following: Written exams Practical exams Coursework Level 4 Written exams Practical exams Coursework Level 5 Written exams 0 % Practical exams 0 % Coursework 100 % Level 6 Written exams Practical exams Coursework Level 7 Written exams Practical exams Coursework Level 8 Written exams Practical exams Coursework 19 Location(s) of the course s delivery Standard : The Park or otherwise, Cheltenham. Off-campus University provision approved via location of delivery procedure; Ambition IBQ, Almaty, Kazakhstan. 20 Admissions requirements For taught modules ideally hold a CIPD a CPP/CTP or Foundation level, or be able to demonstrate at least 1 years HR experience and the ability to enter undergraduate study. For WBL modules ideally hold a CIPD CPP/CTP or Foundation level qualification and be able to demonstrate 2 years direct HR experience and the ability to enter independent undergraduate study. Students with more than 2 years HR experience but no other relevant qualifications may be considered. Minimum University requirement of English language

8 (currently IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in written English). 21 Career and employability opportunities - details of any work experience, work-based, sandwich year or year abroad Accredited Prior Learning (APL) is not available for a University Diploma. (Regulation 2.1.7) It is expected that all students will be currently working in or aspiring to work in the field of HR. Attainment of the CIPD s Associate level of membership may be an outcome of the course and aids employability. 22 Management of Quality and Standards Guidance on the University s approach to the management of quality and standards is contained in the Quality Assurance Handbook, Academic Regulations for Taught Provision, Assessment Principles and Procedures, and associated sources of advice. All regulations, policies and procedures are aligned with QAA reference points and, where relevant, those of the CIPD Professional body. Quality assurance is undertaken as close as possible to the point of delivery. There is a route from the module level to courses and through to faculty and University levels so that issues can be addressed and delivery enhanced in the appropriate arena. Externality is guaranteed via external examiner reports which allow the University to make judgements on the quality and standards of its provision. The University also benefits from the input of externals in its approval and review procedures. Students are able to comment on their modules and overall programme in various ways including module evaluations both formative and summative, through individual PLA s, at course level through course reps at course boards and the NSS. 23 Support for Students and for Student Learning At University level, students are able to access information, advice and guidance on a range of issues as well as contacting most Student Services teams through the campus based Helpzones, either in person, accessing materials and advice via the website or by telephone/ contact see Available support specific to their studies includes Student Employability (Careers advice and guidance and placement related activity), Disability, Dyslexia and Learning Support team and the Student Achievement team (including study skills tutors for academic and numeracy skills). Full details of all Student Services are available at - Further general and programme specific support is available through the Libraries, ICT and LTS. Library and Information Services support student by delivering effective, efficient and learner-focused services via the three campus libraries. These include traditional academic library resources, electronic information resources, open access IT and media facilities, integrated learner support, enquiry services, a choice of study spaces and access to the Archives and special collections. Students have access to expert help and advice in using the full range of resources to support their studies, whether they are working on or off campus. Full details of all LIS services are available at

9 24 Current Course Map UNIVERSITY OF GLOUCESTERSHIRE UNDERGRADUATE COURSE MAP UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA :INTERMEDIATE DIPLOMA HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Course Leader: Penelope Adshead Senior Tutor: Penelope Adshead Notes: CIPD professional programme, CIPD Intermediate level combined into 15 CAT modules to meet University standard. Joint approval being sought from CIPD. Students attain University Diploma, and may claim the knowledge requirements of CIPD Associate membership. To achieve your intended award you must meet the overall award requirements and the Course requirements. Award Requirements Include one of the following: Pass compulsory and core modules from the Course map (60 CAT) Course Requirements: LEVEL 4 N/A LEVEL 5 To complete your programme you must pass two (30 CAT) of the following compulsory modules: BM5900(T) Personal Students may not take BM5900(T) with BM5950(W). BM5901(T) Managing HR Students may not take BM5901(T) with BM5951(W BM5950(W) Personal Students may not take BM5950(W) with BM5900(T) BM5951(W) Managing HR Students may not take BM5951 (W) with BM5901(T) 15 CATS SEM 1 /2 / 3 To complete your programme you must pass two (30 CAT) of the following core modules: BM5902(T) Students may not take BM5902(T) with BM5952(W), BM5956(W) or BM5957(W). 15 CATS SEM 1 / 2 / 3

10 BM5903(T) Organisational Evolution Students may not take BM5903(T) with BM5953(W) BM5952(W) High Workforces Students may not take BM5952(W) with BM5902(T), BM5956(W) or BM5957(W) BM5953(W) Organizational Evolution Students may not take BM5953 (W) with BM5903(T) 15 CATS SEM 1 / 2 / 3 BM5954(W) People BM5955(W) Employment Relationships & Legislation BM5956(W) Students may not take BM5956(W) with BM5952(W), BM5957(W) or BM5902(T). BM5957(W) Reward Students may not take BM5957(W) with BM5902(T), BM5952(W) or BM5956(W) LEVEL 6 N/A * The semester details will be generated out of the timetabling system and are not subject to validation. This section must include any variations to the University s Academic Regulations for Taught Provision which apply to this award (variations must be approved by the Academic Regulations Committee). No variations