Section Explanation Content This section sets out the required teaching content of
the unit. Content is compulsory except when shown as
‘e.g.’. Learners should be asked to complete summative
assessment only after the teaching content for the unit
or learning aim(s) has been covered.
Assessment criteria Each learning aim has Pass and Merit criteria. Each
assignment has at least one Distinction criterion.
A full glossary of terms used is given in
Appendix 3: Glossary of terms used. All assessors need to understand
our expectations of the terms used.
Distinction criteria represent outstanding performance
in the unit. Some criteria require learners to draw
together learning from across the learning aims.
Essential information for assignments This shows the maximum number of assignments
that may be used for the unit to allow for effective
summative assessment and how the assessment
criteria should be used to assess performance.
For set assignment units, this section will include
any conditions for taking the assignment.
Further information for teachers and assessors This section gives you information to support the
implementation of assessment. It is important that
this is read carefully alongside the assessment criteria,
as the information will help with interpretation of the
requirements.
Resource requirements Any specific resources that you need to be able to teach
and assess are listed in this section. For information on
support resources, see
Section 10 Resources and support .
Essential information for assessment decisions This section gives guidance on and examples for each
learning aim or assignment of the expectations for Pass,
Merit and Distinction standard.
