BTEC International Level 3 Land Based Studies

Unit 7: Unit 7 — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 7 (Unit 7) — 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 value of own research and preparation carried out for work experience, related opportunities and progression routes.
A.P2Explain accurately the relevant legislation relating to a work placement.
B.P3Explain the preparation and research carried out for a work experience interview.
B.P4Demonstrate communication and interpersonal skills as an interviewee for a selected work experience.
C.P5Explain how the work experience undertaken has improved occupational and personal skills for future opportunities
C.P6Review how own performance during work experience contributed to the employer.

Merit

4 criteria
A.M1Analyse the value of own research and preparation carried out for work experience, related opportunities and progression routes.
B.M2Perform proficiently as an interviewee for a selected work experience, using appropriate communication and interpersonal skills.
C.M3Assess the value of the occupational and personal skills developed during work experience for future opportunities.
C.M4Analyse the impact on the employer of own performance during work experience.

Distinction

3 criteria
A.D1Evaluate how effective preparation for work experience can significantly enhance employment prospects.
B.D2Evaluate own preparation for and performance in work experience interview including review of all future opportunities.
C.D3Evaluate the effectiveness of the work experience carried out in improving occupational and personal skills to make best use of opportunities for employment.

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.

ExplainDemonstrateReviewAnalysePerformAssessEvaluate
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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