BTEC International Level 3 Health and Social Care

Unit 12: Unit 12 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 12 (Unit 12) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional60 GLH24 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

13 criteria
A.P1Explain the causes, signs and symptoms of different types of physiological disorder on service users.
A.P2Describe the types of pathogenic microorganisms, and the control methods used to prevent the growth and transmission of the four types of microorganisms.
B.P2Compare investigative and diagnostic procedures for different physiological disorders.
B.P3Describe the body’s defences and how vaccination can prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
B.P4Describe the transmission routes for four different pathogenic microorganisms.
B.P5Describe factors that influence the development of infectious diseases.
C.P3Explain the treatment and support available for service users with different physiological disorders.
C.P4Compare the types of carers and care settings for service users with different physiological disorders.
C.P6Explain how outbreaks of infectious diseases are classified, and the classification for an outbreak may change, with an example of at least one infectious disease for each.
C.P7Describe the management and control of outbreaks of infectious diseases by different organisations, governments and health professionals.
D.P5Assess care needs of a selected service user with a physiological disorder.
D.P6Plan treatment to meet the needs of a selected service user with a physiological disorder
D.P7Explain how the plan would improve the health and wellbeing of a selected service user.

Merit

6 criteria
A.M1Analyse the changes in body systems and functions resulting from different types of physiological disorder on service users.
B.M2Assess the importance of specific procedures in confirming the diagnosis of physiological disorders.
B.M3Assess the impact of factors that influence the development of infectious diseases.
C.M3Assess the provision of treatment, support and types of care for service users with different physiological disorders.
C.M4Assess the effectiveness of authorities in controlling outbreaks of infectious diseases, and the management of the consequences of the outbreaks.
D.M4Plan treatment to meet the needs of a selected service user with a physiological disorder, reviewing as appropriate to improve outcomes.

Distinction

5 criteria
A.D1Evaluate the impact of physiological disorders on the health and wellbeing of service users.
B.D2Evaluate the effectiveness of non-specific defences and the immune system against specific infections, and how different factors may affect the effectiveness of the defences, the progression of the infections, and the effect on individuals.
BC.D2Justify the potential benefits of different investigations and treatment options for service users diagnosed with physiological disorders.
C.D3Evaluate the reasons for and the management and consequences of global disease outbreaks.
D.D3Justify the recommendations in the plan in relation to the needs of the service user and advantages and disadvantages of treatment options.

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.

ExplainDescribeCompareAssessPlanAnalyseEvaluateJustify
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. Investigate the causes and effects of physiological disorders
  • B. Examine the investigation and diagnosis of physiological disorders
  • C. Examine treatment and support for service users with physiological disorders
  • D. Develop a treatment plan for service users with physiological disorders to meet their needs.

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