Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 18: WORKING IN THE HEALTH SECTORGrading gridIn order to pass this unit, the evidence that the learner presents for assessment needs to demonstrate that they can meet all of the learningoutcomes for the unit. The criteria for a pass grade describe the level of achievement required to pass this unit.Grading criteriaTo achieve a pass grade the evidence mustshow that the learner is able to:P1P2P3P4P5describe the requirements for twocareers in the health sectordescribe the overall structure of healthservices provision in home countrydescribe the roles and responsibilities ofthree overarching organisations in thehealth sectordescribe three examples of legislation,policies, standards or codes of practicethat influence provision of healthservicesexplain the role of workforcedevelopment in the health sectorTo achieve a merit grade the evidence mustshow that, in addition to the pass criteria,the learner is able to:M1M2M3explain how the requirements of healthcare workers can contribute to providinga positive experience for patientsexplain the roles of the threeorganisations in improving healthservices provisionexplain the role of legislation, policies,standards or codes of practice inimproving provision of health servicesTo achieve a distinction grade the evidencemust show that, in addition to the pass andmerit criteria, the learner is able to:D1evaluate the requirements of health careworkers in terms of providing acompetent workforce for the healthsector248BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007