OCR Level 3 Cambridge Technicals
in Laboratory Skills
Unit 8
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 Cell biology
Unit Code
T/507/6165
Year
Centre Name
Centre Number
Candidate Name
Candidate Number
Grading Criteria - The Learner can:
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 the functions of the plasma membrane and
endomembrane systems
Grading
Criteria
achieved ()
2
0
1
Page
Teacher comment
No./Evidence
location
P1:
Describe the functions of the plasma membrane
Learning Outcome 2: Be able to use key cytological techniques
P2:
Demonstrate the use microscopical and differential staining techniques
P3:
Demonstrate the use of an appropriate cell counting technique
Learning Outcome 3: Understand the cell cycle and the importance of mitosis
P4:
Describe the cell cycle, stages of mitosis and cytokinesis
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Grading Criteria - The Learner can:
Grading
Criteria
achieved ()
Page
Teacher comment
No./Evidence
location
Learning Outcome 4: Understand the process and significance of
differentiation
P5:
Describe the process of differentiation in the embryo in producing specialised cells
Learning Outcome 5: Understand the potential of stem cells in medical
therapies
P6:
Describe uses of stem cells in medicine
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Grading Criteria - The Learner can:
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 1: Understand the functions of the plasma membrane and
endomembrane systems
Grading
Criteria
achieved ()
Page
Teacher comment
No./Evidence
location
M1:
Explain the dynamic nature of endomembrane systems in a eukaryotic cell
Learning Outcome 3: Understand the cell cycle and the importance of mitosis
M3:
Explain the importance of mitosis
Learning Outcome 4: Understand the process and significance of
differentiation
M4:
Explain the laboratory techniques used in stem cell therapy
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Grading Criteria - The Learner can:
Grading
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 1:Understand the functions of the plasma membrane and
endomembrane systems
Page
Criteria
achieved ()
Teacher comment
No./Evidence
location
D1:
Explain the role of cell signalling pathways
Learning Outcome 2: Be able to use key cytological techniques
D2:
Demonstrate the use of a technique used to extend the limits of light microscopy
Learning Outcome 3: Understand the cell cycle and the importance of mitosis
D3:
Assess the importance of mechanisms that arrest cell division
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:
Please note:
Date :
This form may be updated on an annual basis. The current version of this form will be available on the OCR website (www.ocr.org.uk).
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