BTEC International Level 3 Health and Social Care

Unit 15: Unit 15 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 15 (Unit 15) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional60 GLH20 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.P1Explain patterns of growth and development of selected children of different ages.
A.P2Explain principles and theories that contribute to an understanding of the children’s growth and development.
B.P3Explain the effects of three different types of dementia on the mental and physical health of individuals who have the condition.
B.P4Discuss the effects of three different types of dementia on the quality of life and wellbeing of people who have the condition.
C.P4Explain methods used for the assessment of children’s growth and development from birth to eight years.
C.P5Plan for and observe children to identify their stages of development.
C.P6Explain why a flexible approach is needed when planning care for one

Merit

7 criteria
A.M1Analyse stages of growth and development across different areas for selected children of different ages.
A.M2Assess how theories can be used to identify the children’s stages of growth and development.
B.M2Assess how the different types of dementia can have progressive effects on a person’s mental and physical health and their quality of life and wellbeing.
B.M3Assess how one area of development affected by factors may impact on other areas of development.
C.M3Assess why the principles of person-centred care are important to maintain the dignity, rights and entitlements of one individual who has dementia.
C.M4Effectively plan and implement appropriate methods of assessment to identify the children’s stages of development.
C.M5Assess the methods of observation selected for the assessment of each child’s growth and development.

Distinction

6 criteria
A.D1Evaluate the extent to which theories of growth and development can be used to support the selected children’s growth and development.
AB.D1Evaluate the importance of understanding how different types of dementia can have a progressive effect on all aspects of a person’s health and wellbeing.
BC.D2Justify approaches to assessment used for the early recognition and support for children with differing needs.
BC.D3Evaluate the extent to which professionals help children to meet their developmental milestones through the application of the theories of growth and development and use of assessment methods.
C.D2Justify the impact and benefits of holistic person-centred care on one individual who has dementia.
C.D3Evaluate how current practice in dementia care meets the needs of an individual with dementia, through managing its effects and maintaining health and wellbeing.

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.

ExplainDiscussPlanAnalyseAssessEffectivelyEvaluateJustify
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. Examine the types, causes and symptoms of dementia
  • B. Examine the effects of dementia on people who have the condition
  • C. Investigate the concept of person-centred care for people who have dementia to maintain quality of life and wellbeing

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