Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 33: PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR HEALTHGrading 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:To achieve a merit grade the evidence mustshow that, in addition to the pass criteria,the learner is able to:P1 describe the electromagnetic spectrum M1 explain two examples of applications ofthe electromagnetic spectrum to thehealth sectorP2 describe the properties of light M2 explain how knowledge of the propertiesof light can be used to correct defects invisionP3P4describe four different types of ionisingradiation and their application in thehealth sectordescribe health and safety measureswith respect to ionising radiationM3explain the health and safety issues ofthe use of ionising radiation in the healthsectorP5 describe the properties of sound M4 explain how knowledge of the propertiesof sound can be used to correct defectsin hearing.To achieve a distinction grade the evidencemust show that, in addition to the pass andmerit criteria, the learner is able to:D1analyse issues arising from the use ofionising radiation in the health sector420BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007