Section Explanation Unit number The number is in a sequence in the sector. Numbers may
not be sequential for an individual qualification.
Unit title This is the formal title that we always use, it appears on
certificates.
Level All units are at Level 3.
Unit type This shows if the unit is internal or assessed using a
Pearson Set Assignment. See structure information in
Section 2 Structure for details.
Guided Learning Hours (GLH) Units may have a GLH value of 120, 90 or 60. This
indicates the numbers of hours of teaching, directed
activity and assessment expected. It also shows the
weighting of the unit in the final qualification grade.
Unit in brief A brief formal statement on the content of the unit that
is helpful in understanding its role in the qualification.
You can use this in summary documents, brochures etc.
Unit introduction This is written with learners in mind. It indicates why the
unit is important, how learning is structured and how it
might be applied when they progress to employment or
higher education.
Assessment For internal set assignment units, this section states
whether set assignments are required to be completed.
Learning aims These help to define the scope, style and depth of
learning of the unit. You can see where learners should
be learning standard requirements (‘understand’) or
where they should be actively researching (‘investigate’).
You can find out more about the verbs we use in
learning aims in
Appendix 3: Glossary of terms used .
Summary of unit This section helps teachers to see at a glance the main
content areas given against the learning aims and the
structure of the assessment. The content areas and
structure of assessment must be covered. The forms of
evidence given are suitable to fulfil the requirement.