in Applied Science
Unit 13
Unit Recording Sheet
This form should be completed by the centre assessor. Please enter specific page numbers where evidence can be found in the portfolio, or where electronic evidence is being submitted, the location of this.
One of these sheets should be attached to the assessed work of each candidate.
Unit Title / Environmental surveying / Unit Code / F/507/6160 / Year / 2 / 0 / 1
Centre Name / Centre Number
Candidate Name / Candidate Number
GradingCriteria - The Learner can: / Grading Criteria achieved () / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Pass
The grading criteria are the Pass requirements for this unit.In order to achieve a Pass grade, all Pass criteria must be achieved.
Learning Outcome 1: Understand environmental impacts of human activity and natural processes
P1:
Describe how a human activity has impacted on the environment
P2:
Describe how a natural process can impact on the environment
Learning Outcome 2: Understand environmental surveying
P3:
Describe the purpose of environmental surveying for natural and human environments
Learning Outcome 3:Be able to use field and laboratory techniques to conduct an environmental investigation
P4:
Conduct safety assessments of field activity and laboratory activities
P5:
Carry out an environmental investigation, to include field and laboratory work whichproduces both qualitative and quantitative data
Grading Criteria - The Learner can: / Grading Criteria achieved () / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
P6:
Demonstrate the keeping of systematic records or log
Learning Outcome 4: Be able to analyse and present environmental survey findings
P7:
Use statistical techniques to analyse experimental data
P8:
Produce a scientific report on an environmental investigation
GradingCriteria - The Learner can: / Grading Criteria achieved () / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Merit Criteria
The grading criteria are the Merit requirements for this unit.In order to achieve a Merit grade, all Merit criteria must be achieved and all Pass criteria must also have been achieved.
Learning Outcome 3:Be able to use field and laboratory techniques to conduct an environmental investigation
M1:
Explain the factors which affect the choice of field and experimental techniques
Learning Outcome 4:Be able to analyse and present environmental survey findings
M2:
Explain causes of experimental uncertainty
M3:
Recommend actions to positively affect the environmental implications of environmentalinvestigation
GradingCriteria - The Learner can: / Grading Criteria achieved () / Teacher comment / Page No./Evidence location
Distinction Criteria
The grading criteria are the Distinction requirements for this unit.In order to achieve a Distinction grade, all Distinction criteria must be achieved and all Merit and Pass criteria must also have been achieved.
Learning Outcome 3: Be able to use field and laboratory techniques to conduct an environmental investigation
D1:
Analyse results from the investigation
Learning Outcome 4:Be able to analyse and present environmental survey findings
D2:
Discuss the validity of the outcomes of the investigation, in terms of their statistical significance, and showing an awareness of correlation versus causality
OVERALL GRADE (P,M or D)
I confirm that:
- the candidate’s work is solely that of the candidate concerned and was conducted under the required conditions as laid down in the qualification handbook;
- internal standardisation has been carried out and that all grades have been correctly recorded and accurately transcribed to the claim being submitted to OCR.
Completed by: / Date :
Please note:This form may be updated on an annual basis. The current version of this form will be available on the OCR website (
Version 2F/507/6160/URS
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