Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care

UNIT 35: INTRODUCTION TO MICROBIOLOGY FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL CAREGrading 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 role of three scientists inthe development of currentunderstanding of microbiologydescribe the characteristics ofpathogenic microrganismsdescribe the value of ‘normal flora’ tohealthdescribe three methods of controllingmicroorganismsuse examples to explain the principles oftransmission of pathogenicmicrorganismsTo achieve a merit grade the evidence mustshow that, in addition to the pass criteria,the learner is able to:M1M2M3evaluate the role of ‘normal flora’ tohealthexplain three methods of controllingmicroorganismsexplain factors that influence thetransmission of pathogenicmicrorganisms to individuals andpopulationsP6 explain four benefits of microorganisms. M4 analyse ethical dilemmas that can arisefrom the inappropriate use of antibioticsand as a consequence of the use ofmicroorganisms in genetic engineering.To achieve a distinction grade the evidencemust show that, in addition to the pass andmerit criteria, the learner is able to:D1D2analyse difficulties in controllingmicroorganismsevaluate the impact of infectious diseaseon the health and wellbeing ofindividuals and populations.442BN018467 – Specification – Edexcel Level 3 BTEC Nationals in Health and Social Care– Issue 1 – February 2007 © Edexcel Limited 2007