BTEC International Level 3 Engineering

Unit 19: Electronic Devices and Circuits — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 19 (Electronic Devices and Circuits) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional60 GLH11 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

5 criteria
A.P1Simulate, using captured schematics, the correct operation of at least one diode, transistor and operational amplifier circuit.
A.P2Build at least one diode, transistor and operational amplifier circuit safely and test the characteristics of each one.
A.P3Explain, using the simulation and test results, the operation of at least one diode, transistor and operational amplifier circuit.
C.P7Explain how health and safety, electronic and general engineering skills were effectively applied during the development of the circuits.
C.P8Explain how relevant behaviours were effectively applied during the development of the circuits.

Merit

4 criteria
A.M1Simulate, using accurately captured schematics, the correct operation of at least one diode, transistor and operational amplifier circuit.
A.M2Build at least one diode, transistor and operational amplifier circuit safely and test the characteristics of each one accurately.
A.M3Analyse, using the simulation and test results, the operation of at least one diode, transistor and operational amplifier circuit.
C.M7Recommend improvements to the development of the electronic circuits and to the relevant behaviours applied.

Distinction

2 criteria
A.D1Evaluate, using language that is technically correct and of a high standard, the operation of at least one diode, transistor and operational amplifier circuit, comparing the results from safely and accurately conducted simulations and tests.
C.D3Demonstrate consistently good technical understanding and analysis of the electronic circuits, including the application of relevant behaviours and general engineering skills to a professional standard.

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.

SimulateBuildExplainAnalyseRecommendEvaluateDemonstrate
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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