BTEC International Level 2 Engineering

Unit 34: Unit 34 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 2 Unit 34 (Unit 34) — 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.P2Describe the component layout in one configuration of hybrid vehicle
B.P3Describe the basic operation of one configuration of hybrid vehicle
B.P4Describe the component layout of an electric vehicle
C.P5Describe the basic operation of one type of electric vehicle
C.P6Describe the characteristics of a battery for a hybrid or electric vehicle
C.P7Describe a charging system for a hybrid or electric vehicle
D.P8Sources of information

Merit

5 criteria
A.M1Describe the operation of an alternative energy storage system for an electric vehicle
B.M2Explain the differences in component layout and basic operation between two configurations of hybrid vehicle
C.M3Explain the differences in component layout and basic operation between two types of electric vehicle
C.M4Compare the use of two battery types and two charging systems for a hybrid or electric vehicle
D.M5Describe the potential hazards, protective equipment and safe working practices required when completing maintenance on a hybrid or electric vehicle

Distinction

2 criteria
ABC.D1Compare the use of two alternative energy storage systems for an electric vehicle
D.D2Explain the potential hazards, use of protective equipment and the safe working practices required when completing low voltage and high voltage system maintenance on a hybrid or electric vehicle

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.

SourcesDescribeExplainCompare
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 operating principles of hybrid vehicles
  • B. Examine the operating principles of electric vehicles
  • C. Examine hybrid and electric vehicle battery types and charging systems
  • D. Investigate hybrid and electric vehicle safe working practices when basic vehicle maintenance is required

How checkb.tech checks this unit

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It never awards a grade. You stay the assessor: confirm, dismiss, or act on every criterion before your assessment decision is final.

Verification & Quality Tools for Unit 34

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