BTEC International Level 2 Engineering

Unit 32: Unit 32 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 32 (Unit 32) — 30 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional30 GLH15 criteria4 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.P1Sources of information
A.P2Identify the engine construction components in petrol and diesel engines
B.P3Describe the operating principles of petrol and diesel engines
B.P4Identify the individual system components within petrol and diesel engine fuel, cooling and lubrication systems
B.P5Describe the operation of petrol and diesel engine fuel systems
C.P6Describe the operation of petrol and diesel engine cooling and lubrication systems
C.P7Identify the individual system components within petrol and diesel engine starting and charging systems
D.P8Sources of information

Merit

5 criteria
A.M1Describe the operation of petrol and diesel engine starting and charging systems
B.M2Explain the operating differences between petrol and diesel engines
B.M3Explain the operating differences between petrol and diesel engine fuel systems
C.M4Explain the function of each of the main components within petrol and diesel engine cooling and lubrication systems
D.M5Remove and refit engine components following safe working practices

Distinction

2 criteria
ABC.D1Explain the function of each of the main components within petrol and diesel engine starting and charging systems
D.D2Remove and refit engine components accurately following safe working practices

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.

SourcesIdentifyDescribeExplainRemove
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. Investigate the operating principles of petrol and diesel engines
  • B. Investigate vehicle engine fuel, cooling and lubrication systems
  • C. Investigate vehicle engine starting and charging systems
  • D. Carry out removal and refitting procedures for engine components

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