This Graded Unit has been validated as part of the first year of the HND Global Trade and Business. Centres are required to develop the assessment instrument in accordance with this validated specification. Centres wishing to use another type of Graded Unit or assessment instrument are required to submit proposals detailing the justification for change for validation.
Graded Unit Title: Graded Unit Code: Type of Graded Unit:
Global Trade and Business: Graded Unit 2 DM1H 35 Project
Assessment Instrument: Investigation Credit points and level: 2 HN Credits at SCQF level 8: (16 SCQF credit points at
SCQF level 8*)
*SCQF credit points are used to allocate credit to qualifications in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Each qualification in the Framework is allocated a number of SCQF credit points at an SCQF level. There are 12 SCQF levels, ranging from Access 1 to Doctorates.
Purpose: This Graded Unit is designed to provide evidence that the candidate has achieved the following aims of the HND Global Trade and Business : The depth of understanding of core business issues The development of organisation and investigative skills. The HND will require the student to investigate business issues and problems in depth. Provide a basis for future career and professional development Develop competencies in a range of specialist areas of their choice in line with their preferred career pattern Build on previously acquired transferable skills Adopt an innovative and creative approach to their work and be able to respond quickly to the challenges posed by changes in the business environment.
(DM1H 35): Global Trade and Business: Graded Unit 2
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General Information for centres (cont) Recommended Prior Knowledge and Skills: It is recommended that the candidate should have completed or be in the process of completing the following Units relating to these specific