Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 33: PHYSICAL SCIENCE FOR HEALTHAssessmentThree assignments could be used as the basis of assessment for this unit.An initial assignment could be used to assess P1, P2, M1 and M2, based on theelectromagnetic spectrum. Evidence could take the form of a combination of writtenwork, diagrams, reports of practical investigations, posters and presentation records.Care needs to be taken to ensure that such evidence is authentic, in particular withregard to visual images and explanations downloaded from the internet or taken fromtextbooks. Evidence needs to be in the learners’ own words, relating specifically tothe assessment task, and referenced appropriately.A second assignment could be used as the vehicle of assessment for P3, P4, M3 andD1. Again, evidence could take the form of a combination of written work, diagrams,posters and presentation records. If applicable, learners could draw upon their workexperience placements for supporting evidence here, for example using the healthand safety policies of a relevant setting, in relation to ionising radiation, as the basisof evidence provided.A final assignment could be used for P5, P6, M4 and D2. Again, reports of practicalinvestigations could be included here. D2 is an overarching criterion and learners willneed to refer back to the learning for the whole unit in order to evaluate the role ofphysical science techniques in the health sector. Again, references to relevant workexperience placements could help support the evidence provided here.Links to National Occupational Standards, other BTEC units, other BTECqualifications and other relevant units and qualificationsThe knowledge gained through this unit links with several other units in theprogramme, including Unit 5: Fundamentals of Anatomy and Physiology for Healthand Social Care, Unit 13: Physiology of Fluid Balance, Unit 15: Biochemistry forHealth, Unit 31: Physiology of Co-ordination and Unit 32: Mobility and Exercise forHealth and Social Care.This unit may also enable learners to gain some of the underpinning knowledge forthe following units of the Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care:• Unit HSC31: Promote effective communication for and about individuals• Unit HSC32: Promote, monitor and maintain health, safety and security inthe working environment• Unit HSC33: Reflect on and develop your practice.This unit should enable learners to gain some of the underpinning knowledge for thefollowing units of the Level 3 NVQ in Health:• Unit CU6: Maintain communications and records within the organisation• Unit GEN3: Maintain health and safety in a clinical/therapeuticenvironment• Unit GEN12: Reflect on and evaluate your own values, priorities, interestsand effectiveness• Unit GEN13: Synthesise new knowledge into the development of your ownpractice.BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007423