Applied Facilities Management - Liverpool John Moores University

Pastoral care by Programme Team.
Access to all University support systems including student welfare and guidance.
The Learning Resource Centre.
The Blackboard virtual learning environment.
16 Methods for evaluating and improving the quality and standards of teaching and learning
The Role of the External Examiner
External examiners approved by the University are appointed to cover whole programmes or clusters of modules
within programmes. The role of the external examiner is to provide informative comment and recommendations
upon whether or not:
- the University is maintaining the threshold academic standards set for awards in accordance with the
frameworks for higher education qualifications and applicable subject benchmark statements
- the assessment process measures student achievement rigorously and fairly against the intended outcomes of
the programme(s) and is conducted in line with the University policies and regulations
- the academic standards are comparable with those in other UK higher education institutions of which external
examiners have experience
- the achievement of students are comparable with those in other UK higher education institutions of which the
external examiners have experience
and to provide informative comment and recommendations on:
- good practice and innovation relating to learning, teaching and assessment observed by external examiners
- opportunities to enhance the quality of the learning opportunities provided to students.
Subject standards for all taught programmes of study are specified using an outcome based learning model.
Attainment is measured against the standard and individual student performance is moderated at assessment
boards. This involves both internal moderation (by LJMU staff and/or partner institution staff) and external
moderation (by External Examiners). Internal annual programme self-assessment is informed by broad ranging
student feedback, external examiners and academic staff who conduct module review. External quality
assessment by Professional Statutory Regulatory Bodies and the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher
Education confirms that standards are set at the appropriate level and that quality of learning opportunities are
subject to continuing improvement. The quality of teaching is assured through staff review and staff development
in learning, teaching and assessment. Designated committees have responsibility for the oversight of processes
wherein quality and standards are evaluated and improved.
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the
learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she
takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. More detailed information on the learning
outcomes, content, teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the student
module guide and course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by
the University and may be checked by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
17 Key sources of information about the course can be found in:
Further details may be obtained from a series of handbooks for students that together provide comprehensive
information. Detailed programme information is contained in definitive documentation for the programme. The
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is increasingly used to provide module specific information.
18 Progress Files
Increasingly, academic guidance is provided within a framework of personal development planning linked to
progress review.
Programme: 25061-2500000516 Plan: 01.02 Start date of programme - plan: 01-AUG-12