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BTEC International Level 3 Hospitality

Unit 1: Introducing the Hospitality Industry — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 1 (Introducing the Hospitality Industry) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Mandatory (Pearson-set)60 GLH15 criteria3 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

7 criteria
A.P1YES You have produced a detailed report that has explored the hospitality industry in the local area providing details of the businesses and their products and services. You have briefly discussed their ownership and internal structure. You have discussed the value of the hospitality industry to the local and national economy.
A.P2Investigate the range of job roles, entry points and progression opportunities available in a range of local hospitality businesses.
B.P3YES You have provided a very good overview of the different industry sectors involved in the hospitality supply chain and the goods and services they provide.
B.P4Explain how the choice of supplier impacts the ability of hospitality businesses to deliver their goods and services.
C.P4Discuss the internal, external and competitive environment on a given business.
C.P5YES You have produced a good PESTLE, SWOT and competitor analysis to determine the current trading environment of the business in the case study
C.P6YES You have examined the current trends relating to the information given in the case study and made a reasoned recommendation to the business.

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Assess the relationship and communication with stakeholders of two contrasting business organisations using independent research.
B.M2Analyse the way hospitality businesses select suppliers to allow them to deliver goods and services to their customers.
C.M3Analyse current trends and changes in the consumer market and how hospitality businesses react to these changes.

Distinction

5 criteria
A.D1Assess the contribution of the hospitality business to the local and national economies through the supply of its products and services.
AB.D1Evaluate the reasons for the success of two contrasting business organisations, reflecting on evidence gathered.
B.D2Assess the criteria hospitality businesses apply to select appropriate suppliers allowing them to deliver quality goods and services to their customers.
C.D2Evaluate the extent to which the business environment affects a given business, using a variety of situational analysis techniques
C.D3Evaluate the impact of trends and developments on businesses within the hospitality industry and the steps hospitality businesses need to take to respond.

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.

YesInvestigateExplainDiscussAssessAnalyseEvaluate
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. Explore the current structure of the hospitality industry
  • B. Investigate the hospitality supply chain
  • C. Use data and information to develop a business response to trends and changes in the

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