The Cardiff Global Award 2015 - 2016 Essential Guide

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Verification Matrix • In order to gain the Cardiff Award participants must achieve a rating of 2 or above in all six skill areas. • The matrix below provides verifiers with guidelines on each rating and also clearly explains the level of attainment expected from each participant. • Self-management will be measured from your reflective accounts. • Timekeeping and general attitude towards completing the Award (throughout the year) will be taken into account if results are borderline. • If you have to resubmit, the highest result that can be obtained will be a pass. • You must pass all stages to the required standard (CV/Application Form/Reflective Account/Psychometric tests). Please note that within your reflective account, you must be able to recognise how the skills developed will contribute to your future development Skill Self- Management Level 1 FAIL 2 PASS 3 DISTINCTION Basic / no examples have been provided to illustrate how the learning experiences have developed self-management skills. Basic/no evidence of self-awareness, with no evidence of reflective practices. Basic/no understanding of how selfmanagement skills obtained are likely to contribute to future professional development. Can demonstrate that the learning experience has developed self -management skills through examples showing effective time management and prioritisation of tasks. Demonstrates self-motivation and drive. Demonstrates resilience to new environments and shows evidence that new support systems have been organised independently. Can identify through reflection behaviours and competencies that need improving. High levels of self-awareness, evidenced through a high level of reflection on personal development. Can effectively demonstrate how the experience will contribute to future career development. Demonstrates a high level of self-motivation, drive, time management and task prioritisation. Demonstrates a high level resilience to new environments and shows evidence that new support systems have been organised independently with ease. Can identify and displays a readiness to improve performance based on feedback or through the learning experience. Team working Basic / no examples have been provided to Able to demonstrate how they have worked Able to demonstrate they have worked within a 22
Skill Level 1 FAIL 2 PASS 3 DISTINCTION illustrate how the learning experiences have developed team working skills in a multicultural/multi-lingual environment. within a multi-lingual/multi-cultural team and can identify their own contribution to the team using specific examples. multi-lingual/multi-cultural team and can identify their own contribution and their impact on others in the team using specific examples. Basic/no understanding is provided of how team working skills obtained are likely to contribute to future professional development. Can identify how they have worked to achieve a common goal. Can identify how they have worked to achieve a common goal and demonstrated adaptability. Provides evidence of listening and sharing. Demonstrates they have developed others from different backgrounds and cultures. Commercial Awareness Basic /no examples have been provided to illustrate how the learning experiences have developed business and commercial awareness. Basic/no understanding is provided of how business and commercial awareness skills obtained are likely to contribute to future professional development. Can demonstrate that their learning experience has developed a good understanding of business and commercial awareness Can demonstrate a sound understanding of the internal and external key drivers for business success. Has an understanding of the global economic issues and concerns in the country you are visiting. Provides evidence that their learning experience has developed an excellent understanding of business and commercial awareness. Displays an excellent understanding of the internal and external key drivers for business success. Can recognise their own contribution from their activities in achieving this. Has an excellent understanding of the global economic issues and concerns in the country you are visiting and can discuss how this knowledge is updated Can identify additional learning needs to gain knowledge for chosen career. Communication & Networking Basic /no examples have been provided to illustrate how the learning experiences have developed their communication skills. Can demonstrate that their learning experience has developed their oral, written and aural communication skills. Provides excellent examples that their learning experience has developed their oral and aural communication skills. Fails to respond well to questions. Basic/no understanding is provided of how communication skills obtained are likely to contribute to future professional development. No layout to the CV, longer than 2 pages. The application form and presentation are poorly Can use language appropriate for the situation and can communicate with a variety of people from different backgrounds and cultures. Can contribute to a group to meet shared objectives. 23 Can use language appropriate for the situation and can communicate confidently with people of all backgrounds, cultures and/or levels of seniority. Can contribute to a group to meet shared objectives. Evidences sensitivity, effective
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