BTEC International Level 2 Engineering

Unit 17: Unit 17 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 17 (Unit 17) — 30 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional30 GLH9 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

4 criteria
A.P1Discuss how fused deposition modelling is used to manufacture a prototype component.
B.P2Discuss how the use of fused deposition modelling allows the initial design of a prototype component to be adapted
C.P3Produce a prototype component safely using fused deposition modelling.
C.P4Develop a prototype component safely and accurately using fused deposition modelling

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Explain why the use of fused deposition modelling allows the design of a component to be improved.
B.M2Evaluate the use of fused deposition modelling and its impact on the initial design and manufacture of a prototype component.
C.M3Optimise the development of a prototype component safely and effectively using fused deposition modelling.

Distinction

2 criteria
AB.D1Sources of information
C.D2Sources of information

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.

DiscussProduceDevelopExplainEvaluateOptimiseSources
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. Examine the technology and capability of the fused deposition modelling (FDM) process
  • B. Investigate component design to effectively use fused deposition modelling
  • C. Develop a prototype component using fused deposition modelling safely.

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