Business Project

Be able to identify and select a business project. 

To achieve this learning outcome, learners must provide sufficient and valid evidence that they have met the assessment criteria.

Evidence may include witness statements, a personal log, notes of meetings, a video diary.

Example projects could include:

• promoting an event, service or product
• fund raising
• planning an event
• reorganising office systems
• choosing new software
• implementing a new process
• exploring new markets

Intended outcomes may include:

• improved efficiency
• improved teamwork
• raising funds
• raising awareness
• personal development
• enabling others to achieve their goals
• new systems or processes recommended or implemented

Skills needed may include:

• communication and interpersonal skills
• organisational skills
• interpersonal skills
• the ability to motivate others
• planning and scheduling
• dealing with conflict/difficult situations
• IT skills
• budget-planning and management.

Planning to meet deadlines could be evidenced by a chart.

Assessment Criteria

• 1.1

  Agree a suitable topic and scope for a business project. 

• 1.2

  Explain why they have chosen the particular topic or focus for the project. 

• 1.3

  Identify intended project outcomes and actions they need to take to achieve these. 

• 1.4

  Outline skills needed to complete project. 

• 1.5

  Plan how to meet agreed deadlines. 

Be able to carry out research for a business project. 

To achieve this learning outcome, learners must provide sufficient and valid evidence that they have met the assessment criteria.

Sources of information may include:

• colleagues
• websites
• similar products/services
• books/journals.

Information and data needed and relevant sources will vary according to project selected but may include:

• availability of staff/customers
• demand for a product/service/event
• staff/customer attitudes

Reference using:

• author, title and date for books journals
• URLs for websites
• full names and positions for information from people

Assessment Criteria

• 2.1

  Identify different sources of information relevant to the project. 

• 2.2

  Select data that is relevant and reliable. 

• 2.3

  Reference evidence and information appropriately. 

Be able to undertake activity to complete a business project. 

To achieve this learning outcome, learners must provide sufficient and valid evidence that they have met the assessment criteria.

Evidence may include for example witness statements, a personal log, notes of meetings, a video diary.

Actions, skills and knowledge may include:

• carrying out own roles, taking on and completing tasks
• providing information
• communicating with others
• working as a team, supporting others
• responding to problems
• providing feedback to others

Assessment Criteria

• 3.1

  Carry out the necessary actions to complete the business project. 

• 3.2

  Apply appropriate skills and knowledge to complete the project. 

Be able to present a business project. 

To achieve this learning outcome, learners must provide sufficient and valid evidence that they have met the assessment criteria.

Evidence may include for examples presentation material, witness statements, a personal log, a video.

Presenting a business project:

• Format and structure
• Style – formal/informal
• Best use of technology
• Audience

Assessment Criteria

• 4.1

  Select appropriate information to include in a presentation, including methodology and findings or conclusions. 

• 4.2

  Present information in own words, avoiding plagiarism. 

• 4.3

  Use appropriate format and language, including subject specific terms, to present project outcomes to a specific audience. 

Be able to evaluate business project outcomes and own performance. 

To achieve this learning outcome, learners must provide sufficient and valid evidence that they have met the assessment criteria.

Evidence may include for examples witness statements, peer assessments, a personal log, notes of meetings, a video diary.

Evaluation of performance:

• Attendance
• Reliability
• Team skills
• Communication skills
• Taking responsibility
• Meeting objectives

Assessment Criteria

• 5.1

  Review own performance in planning, carrying out and presenting outcomes from a business project, identifying what went well and what could be improved.