BTEC International Level 3 Construction

Unit 10: Surveying in Construction — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 10 (Surveying in Construction) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional60 GLH12 criteria
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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

6 criteria
A.P1Explain the methods and technologies underpinning linear, levelling and angular measurement surveys.
A.P2Explain systematic errors in surveying measurements.
B.P3Perform systematic checks and adjustments to equipment and instruments appropriate for the fieldwork surveying activity.
B.P4Perform linear, levelling and angular measurement surveys using appropriate equipment and booking methods.
B.P5Perform correct calculations to support fieldwork activities.
C.P6Produce plans of land and section detail drawings from completed fieldwork surveys.

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Discuss the methods and technologies underpinning linear, levelling and angular measurement and surveys.
B.M2Justify the selection of equipment, methods used, the application of
C.M3Produce plans of land and section detail drawings from completed fieldwork surveys to a high level of technical skill and accuracy.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Evaluate the methods and technologies underpinning linear, levelling and angular measurement and surveys.
B.D2Evaluate the methods used to produce accurate fieldwork survey information for the development of accurate drawings.
C.D3Evaluate the production of drawings from completed fieldwork surveys.

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.

ExplainPerformProduceDiscussJustifyEvaluate
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.

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