Professional Placement / Professional Project

WB7103 / WB7104 Professional Placement / Professional Project Assignment Guide

Table of Contents

1. Introduction to the WB7103 / WB7104 Assignment

2. Overview of the Four Assessment Elements

3. Task 1: Placement / Project Scoping Document (PSD)

4. Task 2: Client Impact Report (CIR) and Project Artefact

5. Task 3: Conference Showcase Event

6. Task 4: Portfolio of Evidence and Reflection

7. Monthly Attendance, Progress Reports and Supervisor Meetings

8. Assessment Criteria and Pass/Fail Requirements

9. Referencing, Formatting and Submission Requirements

10. Final Assignment Completion Checklist

1. Introduction to the WB7103 / WB7104 Assignment

The WB7103 / WB7104 Professional Placement / Professional Project assignment requires you to demonstrate your professional development through a work-based placement or project. You must plan your work, apply your academic knowledge to a real organisational challenge, demonstrate the impact of your activities, and reflect on your learning and career development.

The assessment consists of four elements. You must pass all four elements to complete the assessment successfully. The following guide provides a step-by-step overview of what you need to complete and how the different tasks fit together.

2. Overview of the Four Assessment Elements

Important: The original brief gives different word counts for Element 2. Confirm the correct requirement with your module team before finalising your submission.

WB7103 WB7104 Assessment Brief 2025-26 v2_copy.pdf

3. Task 1: Placement / Project Scoping Document (PSD)

Purpose: Plan your professional placement or project before carrying out the main work.

In this task, you need to establish what you intend to achieve, why the project matters, how it relates to your degree and career aspirations, and how you will approach the work.

Key activities:

• Identify the organisation and the real-world challenge you will address.

• Define the project aim, objectives and expected outcomes.

• Explain the relevance of the project to your degree specialism and future career.

• Plan your activities, working methods and approach to measuring potential impact.

• Discuss the relevant details with your supervisor, project sponsor or line manager.

• Complete the university-provided PSD template without removing its required sections.

Expected outcome: A clear, realistic and professionally structured plan for your placement or project.

4. Task 2: Client Impact Report (CIR) and Project Artefact

Purpose: Demonstrate what you did during your placement or project and the value your work created for the organisation.

This is the main reporting element of the assignment. You need to explain your activities, apply relevant knowledge and theory, present your findings, and demonstrate the outcomes and impact of your work.

Key activities:

• Describe the organisational context and the challenge being addressed.

• Explain the work undertaken and the decisions made during the project.

• Apply relevant research, theories, models and professional practices.

• Present the results, outcomes and evidence of impact.

• Develop an artefact that demonstrates your work, such as a report, policy, marketing campaign, training presentation or infographic.

• Use the prescribed Client Impact Report template and retain all required sections.

Expected outcome: A professional client report supported by evidence and a relevant artefact that communicates the value of your project.

5. Task 3: Conference Showcase Event

Purpose: Present your project outcomes and demonstrate the impact of your work to others.

You must attend the full-day conference showcase event specified by your programme and share your artefact in an appropriate format.

Key activities:

• Prepare your artefact for presentation or display.

• Explain the problem your project addressed and the work you completed.

• Communicate the outcomes and value of your project.

• Demonstrate the relevance of your work to the organisation and its future needs.

• Attend the full event and complete the required attendance sign-in.

Expected outcome: A professional showcase of your project, its outcomes and its potential future value.

Important: The brief states that nonattendance results in a fail and that no extension is available for this element.

WB7103 WB7104 Assessment Brief 2025-26 v2_copy.pdf

6. Task 4: Portfolio of Evidence and Reflection

Purpose: Demonstrate your participation throughout the placement or project and critically reflect on your professional development.

This task focuses on evidence of your engagement, completion of the required hours, learning experiences and development of professional skills.

Key activities:

• Complete the university-provided Portfolio of Evidence and Reflection template.

• Provide evidence that you have completed the required assessment elements and hours.

• Include the required attendance, progress-reporting and supervisor-meeting evidence.

• Reflect on your achievements, challenges, feedback and learning.

• Explain how the experience has developed your professional skills and career readiness.

Expected outcome: A structured portfolio demonstrating sustained engagement, evidence of completion and meaningful reflection on your professional development.

7. Monthly Attendance, Progress Reports and Supervisor Meetings

These activities must be completed throughout your placement or project, rather than left until the end of the assignment.

Keep these records organised so that you can use them as evidence in your final portfolio. The brief identifies these as essential actions for demonstrating engagement and completion of the required hours.

WB7103 WB7104 Assessment Brief 2025-26 v2_copy.pdf

8. Assessment Criteria and Pass/Fail Requirements

The assessment is marked on a pass/fail basis. Your work is assessed across four broad areas:

• Knowledge and understanding: Demonstrate an informed understanding of your sector, organisational challenge and project requirements.

• Cognitive and reflective skills: Apply relevant knowledge and theory, evaluate outcomes and reflect critically on your experience.

• Practical and professional skills: Demonstrate appropriate professional behaviour, proactive planning, relevant skills and continued engagement.

• Communication and presentation: Present clear, complete and professional work using the required templates and supporting evidence.

Your priority should be to meet every assessment requirement, demonstrate the value of your work and provide sufficient evidence for each element. Passing one element does not compensate for failing another.

9. Referencing, Formatting and Submission Requirements

Before submitting your work, check the following requirements from the assessment brief:

• Use the required university templates for the PSD, CIR and portfolio.

• Submit the specified written elements as Word documents through the relevant Turnitin links.

• Use APA 7 referencing in accordance with Cite Them Right Online guidance.

• Include page numbers in in-text citations as directed by the brief.

• Use A4 portrait pages, a minimum 12-point Calibri or equivalent font, and 1.5 line spacing.

• Include your work title, module title and code, module leader and seminar tutor where relevant, word count, and student assessment number on the first page.

• Follow the applicable submission deadline and any confirmed submission-window rules.

• Check the university's academic conduct and AI-use guidance before preparing your assessment.

The original document also contains cohort-specific deadlines for the 2025/26 academic year. Check your own cohort's current instructions rather than relying on those historical dates.

WB7103 WB7104 Assessment Brief 2025-26 v2_copy.pdf

10. Final Assignment Completion Checklist

Use this checklist to organise your work from the beginning.

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Confirm that your placement or project has been approved.

Complete the Placement / Project Scoping Document using the required template.

Agree project objectives and working arrangements with your supervisor or sponsor.

Maintain monthly attendance timesheets.

Submit monthly progress reports with RAG ratings.

Attend the agreed monthly supervisor review meetings.

Complete the Client Impact Report and develop the project artefact.

Prepare for and attend the full conference showcase event.

Complete the Portfolio of Evidence and Reflection.

Check all assessment criteria, referencing and formatting requirements.

Verify the applicable word counts and submission deadlines.

Submit each assessment element using the specified method.

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How the four elements connect

The assignment follows a logical sequence: plan your project, carry out the work and demonstrate its impact, showcase your results, then evidence and reflect on your learning. Throughout the process, maintain the required monthly records and use the university's templates.

This overview provides the skeleton for the full assignment guide. Each task can now be expanded into its own detailed section, with the exact requirements, suggested structure, evidence to include and common mistakes to avoid.