BTEC International Level 3 Green Energy

Unit 17: Unit 17 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 17 (Unit 17) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional60 GLH14 criteria

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.P1Describe the main features of smart grids and digital energy systems.
A.P2Explain how smart grids support the integration of renewable energy and demand management.
B.P3Use sensors or monitoring tools to collect energy data.
B.P4Present energy data using appropriate tables or graphs.
C.P5Describe energy efficiency measures applicable to buildings.
C.P6Carry out a basic assessment of building energy efficiency and identify improvement measures.
D.P7Describe cybersecurity risks associated with smart energy systems.
D.P8Describe ethical and privacy considerations when handling energy data.

Merit

4 criteria
A.M1Explain how digital technologies improve the monitoring, control and efficiency of modern energy systems.
B.M2Explain how energy data can be used to identify inefficiencies and improve system performance.
C.M3Explain how energy efficiency measures reduce energy use and carbon emissions in buildings.
D.M4Explain how cybersecurity and data ethics influence the design and operation of smart energy systems.

Distinction

2 criteria
AB.D1Analyse how smart grid technologies and data monitoring systems interact to improve building and energy system performance.
CD.D2Evaluate the effectiveness of building energy efficiency measures, using energy data, linking to data security, privacy and ethical responsibilities.

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.

DescribeExplainUsePresentCarryAnalyseEvaluate
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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