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Unit 17: Unit 17 — assessment criteria

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

Internal / Optional60 GLH19 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

9 criteria
A.P1Explain how the concepts of nutritional health contribute to health and
A.P2Explain the sources of essential nutrients and their functions in the body.
B.P2Explain the impact of current classification systems on the diagnosis of mental ill-health conditions.
B.P3Discuss the strengths and limitations of current classification systems in recognising selected mental ill-health conditions and their symptoms.
B.P4Compare the dietary intake of the selected individuals with their nutritional requirements.
C.P4Explain the impact of mental ill health on a selected individual.
C.P5Explain how mental ill health affects a selected individual’s relationships with others.
C.P6Explain how the recommendations will improve the nutritional health of the selected individuals.
D.P6Explain strategies that can be applied to promote the mental wellbeing and mental health of a selected individual diagnosed with a mental ill health condition.

Merit

5 criteria
A.M1Analyse factors that influence mental wellbeing and mental health with reference to a view on the nature of mental wellbeing and mental health.
B.M2Analyse the contribution of current classification systems in the diagnosis of selected mental ill-health conditions and their symptoms.
C.M3Analyse the impact of mental ill health on a selected individual’s relationships within their social networks with reference to factors that may have caused it.
C.M4Analyse how the recommendations will improve the nutritional
D.M4Justify strategies that can be applied to promote the mental wellbeing and mental health of a selected individual diagnosed with a mental ill health condition, making reference to relevant guidance, policies and codes of practice.

Distinction

5 criteria
AB.D1Evaluate the nature of mental health and wellbeing and the role of current classification systems in improving the diagnosis of selected mental ill-health conditions and their symptoms.
C.D2Justify the recommendations in the plans in relation to the needs and
C.D3Evaluate the importance of planning nutritional health for selected individuals to ensure their dietary needs are met, and that influencing factors are taken into account.
CD.D2Evaluate the importance of promoting, protecting and restoring the mental wellbeing and mental health of a selected individual diagnosed with a mental ill-health condition.
D.D3Evaluate how accurate diagnosis of mental ill-health conditions lead to correct treatment.

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.

ExplainDiscussCompareAnalyseJustifyEvaluate
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. Understand concepts of nutritional health and characteristics of essential nutrients
  • B. Examine factors affecting dietary intake and nutritional health
  • C. Plan nutrition to improve individuals’ nutritional health

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