BTEC International Level 3 Information Technology

Unit 26: Unit 26 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 26 (Unit 26) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional60 GLH11 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

5 criteria
A.P1Produce a set of computer programs and scripts that make use of appropriate programming structures to meet identified needs.
B.P1Describe the skills required and responsibilities of effective members of a team
B.P2Describe policies and procedures that could be implemented by an identified organisation to ensure a safe, inclusive and sustainable work environment.
C.P4Design a computer infrastructure solution to meet an organisation’s needs.
C.P5Review the infrastructure solution design with others to identify potential improvements.

Merit

3 criteria
A.M1Produce a set of computer programs and scripts that make effective use of appropriate programming structures to meet identified needs.
B.M2Analyse how implemented policies and procedures would impact on an organisation and its stakeholders.
C.M3Refine the computer infrastructure design in response to feedback, justifying any changes made

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Produce a set of computer programs and scripts that are highly robust and make effective and efficient use of appropriate programming structures to meet identified needs
B.D2Evaluate the impact implemented policies and procedures would have on an organisation and its stakeholders.
C.D3Evaluate the refined computer infrastructure design documents against the client requirements

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.

ProduceDescribeDesignReviewAnalyseRefineEvaluate
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 mathematics, logic and processes of computer systems
  • B. Investigate the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by computing professionals
  • C. Design a computer infrastructure solution

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