BTEC International Level 3 Land Based Studies

Unit 45: Unit 45 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 45 (Unit 45) — 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.P1Produce a basic 2D survey plan using an imported image or DWG file that communicates existing features.

A.P2Produce, using layers, one 2D computer-aided drawing of a 150-250m2 garden design presented with basic manipulation and layer control.

B.P3Produce a 3D model of three 3D elements of the computer-aided garden design plan.

B.P4Produce three drawings of the 3D model with multiple viewports.

C.P5Produce two 2D construction detail plans containing multiple 2D views and technical information.

C.P6Produce a planting plan and schedule for a minimum 15m2 area.

Merit

4 criteria

A.M1Produce a complex 2D survey plan using an imported image or DWG file that communicates existing features.

A.M2Produce, using layers, an accurate 2D computer-aided drawing containing a 150-250m2 garden design, presented with appropriate manipulation and layer control.

B.M3Produce an accurate 3D model of three 3D elements of the computer-aided garden design plan and three drawings of the 3D model that mainly meet an international standard.

C.M4Produce two 2D construction detail plans containing multiple 2D views and technical information, and a planting plan and schedule for a minimum 15m2 area that mainly meets an international standard.

Distinction

3 criteria

A.D1Produce a complex 2D survey plan using an imported image or DWG file that communicates existing features and refine, using layers, a 2D computer-aided drawing for a garden design to an international standard, presented with complete control of layers, editing and manipulation tools.

B.D2Refine, to an international standard, a 3D model of three 3D elements of a computer-aided garden design and three drawings of the 3D model with multiple viewports.

C.D3Refine, to an international standard, two 2D construction detail plans containing multiple 2D views and technical information, and a planting plan and schedule for a minimum 15m2 area.

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.

ProduceRefine

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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