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    Assignment Brief

    BTEC Level 4-5 HNC/HND Diploma (QCF)

    To be filled by the Learner


    Name of the Learner :

    Edexcel No : Centre No : Batch:


    Date of Submission :

    Unit Assessment Information:

    Qualification : Higher National Diploma in Computing and Systems Development


    Unit Code & Title : J/601/0302 – Unit 08 – Management of Projects (No 1 of 1)
    Assessment Title & No’s : Millennium Enterprises

    Learning outcomes and grading opportunities:


    LO 01: Understand the principles of project management
    Learning Outcomes LO1. LO1.2 LO1.3 LO1.4
    1
    LO 02: Be able to plan a project in terms of organization and people
    Learning Outcomes LO2. LO2.2 LO2.3 LO2.4 LO2.5
    1
    LO 03: Be able to manage project processes and procedures
    Learning Outcomes LO3. LO3.2 LO 3.3 LO3.4 LO3.5
    1

    Merit and Distinction Descriptor


    M1.1 M2.2 M3.1 M3.3 D1.1 D1.4 D2.2 D2.5 D3.2

    Assessor : Miss. Shahana N Internal Examiner (IE): Mr. Kelum W

    Date Reviewed : Date of IE :

    Date Issued : Date Due :

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    Statement of Originality and Student Declaration

    I hereby, declare that I know what plagiarism entails, namely to use another’s work and to
    present it as my own without attributing the sources in the correct way. I further understand
    what it means to copy another’s work.

    1. I know that plagiarism is a punishable offence because it constitutes theft.


    2. I understand the plagiarism and copying policy of the Edexcel UK.
    3. I know what the consequences will be if I plagiaries or copy another’s work in any of the
    assignments for this program.
    4. I declare therefore that all work presented by me for every aspects of my program, will
    be my own, and where I have made use of another’s work, I will attribute the source in
    the correct way.
    5. I acknowledge that the attachment of this document signed or not, constitutes a binding
    agreement between myself and Edexcel UK.
    6. I understand that my assignment will not be considered as submitted if this document is
    not attached to the attached.

    Student’s Signature: …………………………… Date: .………………

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    Assignment Brief

    ‘Millennium Enterprises’ is a large scaled bicycle manufacturer and dealer that has several
    branches across the island. At present, all of the branches make use of a local database system
    where the company transactions would be backed up on a weekly basis and sent to the Head
    Office. The Managing Director of ‘Millennium Enterprises’ has decided that the local database
    systems used by all branches have to be replaced by a web based system with a database that
    can be accessed globally. This requires transfer of all data to the main server, which would be
    located at the Head office premises. A network would be set up linking all the branches to the
    main server.

    Assume that you have been employed as a Project Manager by ‘Millennium Enterprises’ to
    manage the implementation of the web based system and the process of changeover.

    You are permitted to make assumptions where necessary.

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    MAIN TASKS

    Task 1 – Initiating a project

    To initiate the project, you are required to prepare a project proposal with comprehensive
    details of the below mentioned elements;

    1.1 Principles of project management


    Provide understanding of project management principles and its applicability for the
    project you are supposed to undertake. (LO 1.1)
    You are required to strongly justify the need of the project undertaken which includes
    the aims and objectives clearly stated.
    1.2 Viability of projects with particular emphasis on the criteria for success/failure
    Critically evaluate the feasibility of the solution you forecast. (LO 1.2)
    1.3 Principles of project management systems and procedures (LO 1.3)
    1.4 Scope of the project
    1.5 Resource requirements
    You are supposed to forecast requirements for the project in terms of human resources,
    finance, etc.
    1.6 Key elements in terminating projects and conducting post-project appraisals (LO 1.4)

    Task 2 – Planning a project

    Upon receipt of approval for the project proposal, you are supposed to develop the project plan
    which reflects the anticipated execution of the proposed project.
    Your project plan should include the following elements,
    2.1 Introduction to the Project Organization
    You are required to propose and plan the most suitable organizational structure (OBS).
    (LO 2.1)
    2.2 Background of the project

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    2.3 Aims and objectives of the project
    2.4 Resource planning
    2.4.1 Scope
    Evidence: Product Breakdown Structure (PBS), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
    (LO 3.1).
    2.4.2 Human Resources
    Define the roles & responsibilities of individuals within the project.
    Evidence: Task Responsibility Matrix (LO 2.2)
    Statement of Work (SOW) (LO 2.5)
    You are also expected to develop a communications plan that reflects your
    project inclusive of project reporting and supervisory relationships.
    2.4.3 Finance
    Evidence: Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS) (LO 3.2).
    2.4.4 Schedule
    Evidence: Network diagram, Gantt chart (LO 3.2).
    2.5 Risk planning & Contingency
    2.6 Other constraints

    Task 3 – Executing and controlling a project


    3.1 Carry out the control and co-ordination of a project
    You are supposed measure actual project progress against planned project progress (LO
    2.3).
    Provide understanding of change control procedures (LO 3.4) and cost performance
    analysis (LO 3.3).
    Evidence: Use of BCWS, BCWP, ACWP
    3.2 Project leadership
    Document project leadership requirements and qualities (LO 2.4).
    Provide evidence on use of relevant theories.

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    Task 4 – Closing a project
    Formally declare the closure of your project by providing appropriate evidences.

    You are required to make a presentation (10 – 15 slides) that provides a brief overview on your
    project, project outcomes and sets recommendations in terms of scope, specification, cost,
    increased reliability, etc (LO 3.5).

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    Possible
    Outcomes/Criteria for PASS Page Feedback
    evidence
    LO 01:Understand the principles of project management

    LO 1.1 Explain the principles of project management


    LO 1.2 Discuss viability of projects with particular emphasis on the
    criteria for success/failure
    LO 1.3 Explore principles behind project management systems and Task 1
    procedures
    LO 1.4 Explain key elements involved in terminating projects and
    conducting post-project appraisals

    LO 02: Be able to plan a project in terms of organization and people

    2.1 Plan the most appropriate organizational structure Task 2.1


    2.2 Discuss roles and responsibilities of participants within a project Task 2.4.2
    2.3 Carry out the control and co-ordination of a project Task 3.1
    2.4 Document project leadership requirements and qualities Task 3.2
    2.5 Plan specific human resources and requirements for a project Task 2.4.2
    LO 03: Be able to manage project processes and procedures

    3.1 Design the project organization with reference to prepared Task 2.4.1
    project management plans
    3.2 Use project scheduling and cost control techniques Task 2.4.3,
    Task 2.4.4
    3.3 Report the methods used to measure project performance Task 3.1
    3.4 Report project change control procedures

    3.5 Discuss the outcomes of the project and make recommendations. Task 4

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    Grade Descriptor for MERIT Possible evidence Feedback
    M1 Identify and apply strategies to find appropriate solutions
    M1.1 Effective judgments have TASK 1
    been made The project proposal has been
    developed by making effective
    judgments wherever needed

    M2 Select / design appropriate methods / techniques


    M2.2. A range of methods and TASK 2
    techniques have been applied A range of methods and techniques
    have been applied to plan the
    project

    M2.4 The selection of methods and TASK 2


    techniques/sources has been Different project analytical methods
    justified and techniques/sources has been
    justified quantitatively and
    qualitatively

    M3 Present and communicate appropriate findings


    M 3.1. the appropriate structure and TASK 1
    approach has been used Given structure and approach has
    been used
    M3.3 A range of methods of Project documentation is well
    presentation have been used structured adhering to the
    and technical language has formatting guidelines with non-
    been accurately used overlapping facts.
    Data provided are accurate,
    reliable and consistent

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    Grade Descriptor for DISTINCTION Possible evidence Feedback
    D1 Use critical reflection to evaluate own work and justify valid conclusions

    D1.1 Conclusions have been arrived at Task 2


    through synthesis of ideas and have
    been justified
    D1.4 Realistic improvements have
    been proposed against defined Task 4
    characteristics for success

    D2 Take responsibility for managing and organizing activities

    D2.2 Substantial activities, Gantt chart


    projects or investigations have been
    planned, managed and organized

    D2.5 The importance of This could be evidenced through


    interdependence has been recognized learner’s ability to link all tasks
    and achieved depending on the project.

    D3 Demonstrate convergent / lateral / creative thinking

    D3.2 Self-criticism of approach has Student has critically evaluated


    taken place own work.

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    Strengths: Weaknesses:

    Future Improvements & Assessor Comment:

    Assessor: Signature: Date: ____/____/______

    Internal Verifier’s Comments:

    Internal Verifier: Signature: Date: ____/____/______

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