BTEC International Level 2 Engineering

Unit 21: Unit 21 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 21 (Unit 21) — 30 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional30 GLH11 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

5 criteria
A.P1Outline how the chosen renewable energy technology and the storage method would work for a given scenario to generate electricity.
A.P2Describe how a suitable renewable energy technology and a storage method would work for a given scenario to generate electricity, including the benefits to be gained.
B.P3Assess life cycle of a given engineered product or service appropriately
C.P4Describe adequately how product design can improve sustainability.
C.P5Explain approaches to reduce waste and improve sustainability of engineered products at most stages of the lifecycle.

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Describe in detail and accurately how a suitable renewable energy technology and a storage method would work for a given scenario to generate electricity, by comparing alternatives.
B.M2Assess detailed life cycle of a given engineered product or service, justifying outcomes.
C.M3Evaluate approaches to reduce waste and improve sustainability of engineered products throughout the lifecycle.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Sources of information
B.D2Sources of information
C.D3Sources 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.

OutlineDescribeAssessExplainEvaluateSources
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. Explore the generation and storage of electricity from renewable energy sources
  • B. Investigate the use of lifecycle assessments for engineered products or services
  • C. Investigate ways to reduce waste and improve sustainability of engineered products

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