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Unit 26: Transport, Distribution and the Storage of — assessment criteria

Learners will have an overview of transport, storage systems and distribution networks together with their regulation and importance to the efficient functioning of the economy.

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Assessment criteria

Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.

Pass

6 criteria
A.P1Describe the transportation and freight systems and related vehicle types that can be used to move goods.
A.P2Explain the importance of costing and routing systems in supply chains.
B.P3Describe the distribution networks used in the supply chain.
C.P4Explain the systems used for ensuring the efficient movement of goods inwards including stock control and health and safety.
C.P5Explain the systems used for ensuring the efficient movement of goods outwards including stock control and health and safety. the transportation, distribution and storage of goods
D.P6Identify the legislation and regulations that apply to the transporting, distribution and storage of goods in your given country.

Merit

4 criteria
A.M1Compare the systems used for transporting goods with different characteristics.
B.M2Compare the distribution networks used for transporting two types of goods with different characteristics.
C.M3Compare the systems used for storing two types of goods with different characteristics, both inwards and outwards.
D.M4Describe the legislation that applies to the transporting, distribution and storage of goods.

Distinction

2 criteria
AB.D1Evaluate the effectiveness of the transportation systems and networks used for transporting two types of goods with different characteristics.
CD.D2Analyse the importance of the transport, distribution and storage legislation for the safe storage of goods.

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

EvaluateDescribeExplainCompareAnalyseIdentify
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Learning aims

  • A. Understand the operation of transport systems
  • B. Explore how distribution networks function
  • C. Understand the storage systems used for goods
  • D. Explore the legislation in respect of the transportation, distribution and storage of goods

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