BTEC International Level 3 Land Based Studies

Unit 34: Unit 34 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 34 (Unit 34) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Internal / Optional60 GLH13 criteria

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

6 criteria
A.P1Explain the botanical nomenclature and terminology used to identify trees.
A.P2Explain plant classification and different characteristics that aid identification
B.P3Explain the factors that affect the selection of trees in a given area.
B.P4Explain own selection of trees for a given area.
C.P5Demonstrate safe working practices when carrying out ground preparation, planting and aftercare to establish new trees.
C.P6Explain methods used to carry out planting and aftercare of trees.

Merit

4 criteria
A.M1Assess how botanical nomenclature and characteristics aid tree identification.
B.M2Analyse factors for own selection of trees for a given area.
C.M3Demonstrate efficient working practices when preparing, planting and providing aftercare to establish new trees.
C.M4Analyse the impact of own methods used to carry out planting and aftercare.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Evaluate the effectiveness of botanical nomenclature and characteristics in aiding tree identification
B.D2Evaluate own selection of trees based on factors that affect selection and suitability for a given area.
C.D3Evaluate methods used to carry out planting and aftercare, with recommendations for future improvements.

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.

ExplainDemonstrateAssessAnalyseEvaluate
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.

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