7167EXQ Environmental Management Systems and Auditing Coursework 2 Assignment Brief | CU

7167EXQ Assignment Task

Audit report – 30% (1,000 words and additional appendices from the simulated audit exercise) 
Improvement plan – 50% (1500 words) 
Reflection – 20% (500 words)
 
Please submit all assignments within the same document. 
The summative assignment is based on a simulated audit, to be completed as a group activity during the module. The coursework is undertaken individually and should draw on the experiences and results of the simulated audit.

The audit report should include at least two examples of non-conformance with either legislation or procedure, with one of them as a minimum clearly identifying a piece of relevant law. I think you should include a plan and identify areas you missed.

The audit report should use the form provided in AULA as a template, and all parts should be completed. 

The improvement plan should relate to one of the areas of non-conformance and could provide ideas on, but not limited to, the following aspects: cultural or organisational changes, procedural amendments, technical mitigation or prevention solutions. There should be a timeline for implementation that reflects the scale,  significance/importance of the improvement. You should include consideration of the resources required, human and financial. Finally, it should show how this improvement will provide measurable change and how that change will be determined. 

Reflection should focus on your role as an auditor, your experiences in real life (as auditor or auditee), reflect on your strengths and weaknesses in the Formative Group Task and ideas on how you might improve your skills in this regard.  Even if you do not currently perform audits and do not plan to do so in the future, consider how the transferable skills gained from auditing could apply to other roles and tasks. 

Submission Instructions:

• Submission on Aula via the link provided in the ‘Assignment’ section.
• Formatting of submission (i.e., Microsoft Word) – NB. For written assignments, this should always be Microsoft Word and not a PDF. 

LiMB Values

This assignment requires the apprentices to produce an audit report, and such is aligned with the rule of law. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSB)

This assignment is designed to provide you with an opportunity to develop the following Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours from the Apprenticeship Standard

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Knowledge

• K6: Utilising continuous improvement techniques such as Kaizen and LEAN to drive the sustainability agenda  within the organisation, such as through the reduction of waste or recycling
• K8: The principles of being the best “neighbour” in the local community, taking into account issues such as emissions, engaging with the local community, and road access
• K10: The design of environmental systems to meet ISO 17021 and how to embed them within the business to drive standards in line with ISO 14001 and customer codes of practice
• K12: Sustainable technologies relevant to own sector
• K13: The principles and practices of internal and external audits as specified in ISO 19001
• K17: How to communicate sustainability messages effectively internally at all levels of the organisation or externally to key stakeholders

 Skills

• S1: Conceptualise and resolve ethical, corporate social responsibility and sustainability issues within the business
• S2: Devise and implement achievable and viable sustainability strategies for the organisation
• S4: Analyse sustainability performance data and develop the appropriate business response in line with ISO14001, legislative and customer codes of practice
• S5: Assemble and drive resource efficiency, including auditing in line with ISO 19011 and ISO 17021, and consulting on energy, water, waste, materials, and packaging
• S10: Support the organisation at all stages of the internal and external audit process
• S12: Identify, assess, and prioritise sustainability risks within the organisation and utilise resources to mitigate, control and monitor the probability and/or impact of such events
• S13: Design, implement and evaluate the internal and external environmental audit schedule in line with ISO 19001 and ISO 17021 to drive improvements

 Behaviours

• B1: Problem solving: take a holistic approach to solving complex problems    
• B4: Personal effectiveness: demonstrates a high level of self-awareness and is emotionally intelligent; adapts behaviour easily dependent upon situation and respects key moral principles that include honesty, fairness, equality, dignity, diversity and individual rights

Marking and Feedback

How will my assignment be marked?

Your assignment will be marked by the module team.

How will I receive my grades and feedback?

Provisional marks will be released once internally moderated.
Feedback will be provided by module team in Aula
Your provisional marks and feedback should be available within 2 weeks (10 working days).

What will I be marked against?

Details of the marking criteria for this task can be found at the bottom of this assignment brief. 

7167EXQ Assessed Module Learning Outcomes

The Learning Outcomes for this module align with the marking criteria, which can be found at the end of this brief. Ensure you understand the marking criteria to ensure achievement of the assessment task. The following module learning outcomes are assessed in this task:

• Understand and apply the key tools, techniques and principles in the development, implementation and auditing of environmental management systems to meet the requirements of international standards.
• Plan and prepare a programme of audits and undertake an environmental and an EMS audit.
• Formulate a strategic environmental management plan to deliver continual improvement against objectives that meet internal and external stakeholder needs and expectations.
• Critically analyse the role of the practitioner in these processes and their ability to influence change in an organisation.

Assignment Support and Academic Integrity

If you have any questions about this assignment, please see the Student Guidance on Coursework for more information.

Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar:

You are expected to use effective, accurate, and appropriate language within this assessment task. 

Academic Integrity:

The work you submit must be your own, or in the case of group work, that of your group. All sources of information need to be acknowledged and attributed; therefore, you must provide references for all sources of information and acknowledge any tools used in the production of your work, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). We use detection software and make routine checks for evidence of academic misconduct.

Definitions of academic misconduct, including plagiarism, self-plagiarism, and collusion, can be found on the Student Portal. All cases of suspected academic misconduct are referred for investigation, the outcomes of which can have profound consequences for your studies. For more information on academic integrity, please visit the Academic and Research Integrity section of the Student Portal.

Support for Students with Disabilities or Additional Needs:

If you have a disability, long-term health condition, specific learning difference, mental health diagnosis or symptoms and have discussed your support needs with health and wellbeing, you may be able to access support that will help with your studies.

If you feel you may benefit from additional support, but have not disclosed a disability to the University, or have disclosed but are yet to discuss your support needs, it is important to let us know so we can provide the right support for your circumstances. Visit the Student Portal to find out more.

Unable to Submit on Time?

The University wants you to do your best. However, we know that sometimes events happen, which mean that you cannot submit your assessment by the deadline or sit a scheduled exam. If you think this might be the case, guidance on understanding what counts as an extenuating circumstance and how to apply is available on the Student Portal. 

Administration of Assessment

Assignment Category: Written
Attempt Type: Standard
Component Code: CW2

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Assessment Marking Criteria

“Outcome” in the criteria below applies to the learning outcome being evaluated in this module. 

Mark band	Outcome	Guidelines
90-100%   Distinction	Meets learning outcomes	Distinction – Exceptional work with a very high degree of rigour, precision and critical/analytic skills. This work could be presented to a client or management without any changes.
80-89%   Distinction		Distinction – Outstanding work with a high degree of rigour, precision and critical/analytic skills.  Demonstrates outstanding ability to analyse audit evidence and present findings with clarity. Outstanding communication and expression were demonstrated throughout. With some amendments, the work may be considered professionally proficient.
70-79%   Distinction		Distinction – Excellent degree of knowledge and subject-specific theories with originality and autonomy demonstrated. The work exhibits excellent ability to analyse and apply auditing principles. A well-thought-out audit plan has been fully delivered and evidence provided in the report. Work demonstrates creativity, originality and excellent problem-solving skills. Work completed with very consistent levels of accuracy, proficiency and autonomy.  Excellent communication and expression demonstrated throughout.
60-69%   Merit		Merit – Very good work with a balance of focus on both operational and strategic improvement. The work often exhibits the ability to fully analyse and apply concepts of professional proficiency. A well-thought-out audit plan has been mostly delivered, and some evidence has been provided in the report. Work demonstrates originality and problem-solving skills.  Work completed with very consistent levels of accuracy, proficiency and autonomy.  Very good communication and expression were demonstrated throughout.
50-59%   Pass		Pass – Good work undertaken with some critical/analytic skills.   Demonstrates knowledge and subject-specific standards with some autonomy demonstrated. The work exhibits the ability to analyse and apply concepts within the basis of audit practice.  A basic audit plan has been delivered, and some evidence has been provided in the report. Work demonstrates problem-solving skills and is completed with some level of accuracy, proficiency and autonomy.  Demonstration of the application of key tools, techniques and principles in the development, implementation and auditing of environmental management systems. The expression and presentation are clear and concise throughout.
40-49%   Pass		Pass – Audit Report demonstrates some advanced knowledge and understanding of the process of environmental audit informed by current practice. Work may be incomplete with some irrelevant material present. Sometimes demonstrates the ability to identify sources of problems with clarity and precision. A basic audit plan has been mostly delivered, and some evidence has been provided in the report. Recognition of key tools, techniques and principles in the development, implementation and auditing of environmental management systems. Demonstrates some problem-solving skills but often with inconsistencies or vagueness.  Expression and presentation is not always clear and concise