BTEC International Level 2 Construction

Unit 14: Unit 14 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 14 (Unit 14) — 30 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional30 GLH13 criteria3 learning aims
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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

8 criteria
A.P1Explain the selection and use of appropriate tools, materials and equipment in painting and decorating.
A.P2Explain the safe use and storage of painting and decorating tools, materials and equipment.
B.P3Carry out a risk assessment prior to commencing painting and decorating tasks.
B.P4Comply with safe working practices including using appropriate personal protective equipment.
B.P5Prepare surfaces to receive undercoat, gloss and emulsion surface finishes by filling and sanding large surface defects.
C.P6Apply undercoat, gloss and emulsion surface finishes by brush and roller with no bristles or roller skid marks visible on the finished surface.
C.P7Measure and cut wallpaper to required length, allowing 50mm at each end for trimming, prior to hanging.
C.P8Hang patterned wallpaper to straight walls with:

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Justify the selection of tools, materials and equipment for a specified painting and decorating task.
B.M2Prepare surfaces to receive undercoat, gloss and emulsion surface finishes by filling and sanding large and minor surface imperfections.
C.M3Apply undercoat, gloss and emulsion surface finishes by brush and roller with neat cutting in, no application marks and no more than one run, or sag visible on the finished surface. Hang patterned wallpaper to straight walls with no visible defects and no gap or pattern mismatch greater than 2mm.

Distinction

2 criteria
A.D1Evaluate the use of alternative materials for a specified painting and decorating task.
BC.D2Prepare surfaces to receive undercoat, gloss and emulsion surface finishes, with imperfections, scoring or scratching. Apply undercoat, gloss and emulsion surface finishes by brush and roller with no visible defects. Hang patterned wallpaper to straight walls with no visible defects and no pattern mismatch greater than 1mm.

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.

ExplainCarryComplyPrepareApplyMeasureHangJustifyEvaluate
Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.

Learning aims

  • A. Understand tools, materials and equipment used in painting and decorating.
  • B. Develop practical skills using safe working techniques to complete surface preparation tasks.
  • C. Develop practical skills using safe working techniques to apply surface finishes.

How checkb.tech checks this unit

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