Undertake detailed, critical and evaluative research to support the development of an innovative Digital User Experience Solution to a work-based problem

Knowledge and Understanding

Enquiry

Learning

Analysis

Problem Solving


Apply recognised best practice methods, methodologies and approaches and apply effective approaches in developing a solution to a work-based problem

Application

Problem Solving


Critically evaluate the success and impact of digital user experience solution using appropriate test and evaluation methods

Enquiry

Analysis

Application

Reflection


Complete and present a well-managed project, considering risk management, relevant legal, ethical and social implications (including green computing) and complying with appropriate academic and professional requirements and codes of conduct

Knowledge & Understanding

Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication

Application

Reflection


Present a critical analysis of evidence demonstrating competence against a set of given criteria

Reflection

Communication

1 – Professional Discussion Underpinned by the Portfolio: duration 60 minutes.

Mapped to Learning Outcome 3, 5

To assess the demonstration through work-based evidence and learning content of the coverage of the breadth of the core of the standard throughout the duration of the and further explore the depth of understanding the KSBs



2 - Work-based Project Report with a project output: 2500 words plus or minus 10% and Presentation with questions: duration 50 minutes (typically 30 minutes presentation and 20 minutes questions +/-10%).

Mapped to learning Outcomes 1,2,3,4 & 5.



The project output must be in the form of a report including:

Executive summary, Background or context, Introduction, Methodology, Results section, Recommendations, Conclusion, Appendix


The apprentice must prepare and submit their presentation speaker notes and supporting materials. The presentations must include:

An overview of the project, the project scope (including key performance indicators), summary of actions undertaken by the apprentice and project outcomes and how these were achieved.

A project demonstrating:

Business Goals and Functional Specifications

Competitive Analysis

Personas and UX Research

Sitemap and Information Architecture

Experience Maps, User Journeys and User Flows

UX Wireframes

Interactive Prototypes

Visual Design

Style-guide and Specifications for Developers

Usability Testing and Usage Analytics.

This is the final module of the Digital User Experience Professional Integrated Degree Apprenticeship and brings together the apprentices finest piece of academic work in the Honours Project in combination with a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate competence in the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours of the Apprenticeship Standard.



There are 3 components to the assessment, the production of the project report, a “presentation and questions” assessment of the project and finally the apprenticeship Professional Discussion supported by the broader portfolio of work built up throughout the apprenticeship.



The project is the completion of the project proposed in the Honours Project Proposal & Gateway module and is a substantial piece of work that meets the needs of the employer and shows the apprentice demonstrating the apprentice’s specialism Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours as well as the academic underpinning of the work.

Module Launch (6 hours)

There are a series of induction lectures (typically 2 hours per week for four weeks) which cover the process and best practices you will need to be successful in your project. The module of the module as well as appropriate preparation for the EPA



Project Supervision (8 hours/apprentice)

Each apprentice will receive 16 x 30-minute supervision sessions throughout the duration of the Project supervision with the mode agreed with their supervisor. Apprentices may contact their academic supervisor outside of formal supervisory sessions as required.



Independent Learning

Your project will be completed in your workplace under the guidance of your mentor. You will complete a work-based learning agreement to ensure that arrangements are in place at your workplace to facilitate this work-based learning

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As determined by the agreed project proposal.