Work-based assessment
We are a pilot centre for CIPS’ work-based assessment (WBA).The intention behind this form of assessment is to get you to apply your learning to your workplace in the form of a project.
In this way, you are given a practical test which immediately helps you to grow as a supply chain professional, but which also benefits your employer and shows the value of your training to them.
WBA is currently restricted to the integrative units (Purchasing in Action, Purchasing Contexts, Improving Supply Chain Performance, and Supply Chain Management in Practice).
For the three CIPS levels to Advanced Diploma,WBA comprises a 3000 to 5000 word (depending on level) project written around a set number of topics given by CIPS on a set date. You will have ten weeks to write your project, and there are two opportunities through the year to take WBA, timed to coincide with the exams.
The Graduate Diploma WBA is rather different. It requires you to write a 6000 word project over a twelve month period on an appropriate topic which is relevant to your workplace. For preference, it should be a topic closely related to a major issue at your workplace and describe the application of higher level supply chain theory and practice to that issue.
Please contact us if you are interested in being assessed by WBA.
