DRAFT Marking Scheme for Level 3 Essential

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DRAFT Marking Scheme for Level 3 Essential Employability Skills
Controlled Task and Structured Discussion
Start date of task:
Controlled Task
Undertaken
End date of task:
General Comments on
Performance during the
Task activity and
Structured Discussion
Please note that assessment evidence must be produced within the Controlled Task in the first instance. If the candidate fails an element in the
Control Task, additional evidence can be collected within the Structured Discussion if allowed (ie. If the area is not shaded).
Criteria
Marks
available
Controlled
Task
Marks
(Marks may not be
allocated in the
shaded areas)
Structured
Discussion
Marks
(Marks may not be
allocated in the
shaded areas)
Marks
Awarded
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
When undertaking the task she/he:

identified and explain underlying issues and questions relating to a
problem/issue
4

identified and critically assessed a wide range of appropriate decisionmaking techniques to solve the problem/issue
4
In using the selected decision making technique and information she/he:

made and justified a final decision
Essential Employability Mark Scheme Level 3
4
1
Criteria
Marks
available

classifying and assessing reasons for conflicting viewpoints
4

extracted and critically assessed alternatives
2

weighed up the validity and rationality of arguments
2
Controlled
Task
Marks
(Marks may not be
allocated in the
shaded areas)
Structured
Discussion
Marks
(Marks may not be
allocated in the
shaded areas)
Marks
Awarded
During the structured discussion she/he:

explained own thinking and critically evaluated the decisions reached in
relation to the problem/issue, clearly explaining strengths and weaknesses
of the chosen method and judgements about reusing using this technique
in the future
Total Marks Available
(minimum required for a pass)
4
24 (18)
Planning and Organisation
When undertaking the task she/he:

identified and established targets which addressed a particular
problem/issue and which were challenging, measurable and achievable
2

agreed and applied timescales for target completion
4

reviewed and critically evaluated resources required to meet targets
4

ascertained and detailed specific activities to allow for monitoring and
achievement of each target
2

identified and clarified appropriate roles and responsibilities to solve the
problem/issue
2

negotiated, agreed and assigned roles and outlined responsibilities and
accountability
2
Essential Employability Mark Scheme Level 3
2
Criteria
Marks
available

conducted independent research and selected and recorded information
data and evidence effectively, organising and classifying into appropriate
and useful categories, relative to the targets set
4

identified and critically assessed common themes/concepts, values and
interpretations, and differentiating clearly between fact and opinion
4

constructed a logically structured plan to address the problem/issue
4
Controlled
Task
Marks
(Marks may not be
allocated in the
shaded areas)
Structured
Discussion
Marks
(Marks may not be
allocated in the
shaded areas)
Marks
Awarded
During the structured discussion she/he:

critically analyse and evaluated the factors which affected the success or
otherwise of the planning process and outcome, including assessment of
any monitoring and revision of strategies undertaken
Total Marks Available
(minimum required for a pass)
4
32 (24)
Creativity and Innovation
When undertaking the task she/he:

generated many innovative ideas and critically assessed opportunities in
response to an identified problem/issue, demonstrating and applying
convergent and divergent approaches
8

critically analysed and assessed many solutions, seeking out and critically
assessing new diverse ideas and creating new possibilities, using
imagination, initiative and active engagement
4

critically compared, contrasted and assessed the advantages and
disadvantages of the many solutions, challenging own thinking
6
While demonstrating the approach by applying it to the task she/he:
Essential Employability Mark Scheme Level 3
3
Criteria

selected and implemented one solution to the problem/issue, contributing
and/or combining ideas, and critically assessing its suitability, acceptability
and impact alongside possible uncertainties and risks, while
demonstrating resilience
Marks
available
Controlled
Task
Marks
(Marks may not be
allocated in the
shaded areas)
Structured
Discussion
Marks
(Marks may not be
allocated in the
shaded areas)
Marks
Awarded
8
During the structured discussion she/he:

critically evaluated the process used to generate ideas and to recognise
opportunities, critically assessing what worked well and explaining what
might be improved
Total Marks Available
(minimum required for a pass)
4
30 (22)
Personal Effectiveness
When undertaking the task she/he:

critically analysed and assessed knowledge, abilities, strengths, interests,
skills and talents relevant to personal aspirations and the problem/issue
4

evaluated and demonstrated how these can be used effectively in relation
to the problem/issue
4

presented findings relevant to the problem/issue using a wide range of
innovative and appropriate methods

critically assessed and applied skills in time management and managing
conflict
4

critically assessed how skills identified were useful, appropriate and were
applied in addressing the problem/issue and critically evaluated and
clarified improvements needed in self development and performance
relating to personal effectiveness, both in this instance and for a range of
alternative contexts
4
Essential Employability Mark Scheme Level 3
4
4
Marks
available
Criteria

identified, critically assessed and performed an appropriate role within a
team, relevant to skills assessed and the problem/issue
6

demonstrated effective team-working skills by contributing fully and
effectively to the team’s work, proving own opinion and demonstrating full
consideration and respect for others’ values and opinions
6
Controlled
Task
Marks
(Marks may not be
allocated in the
shaded areas)
Structured
Discussion
Marks
(Marks may not be
allocated in the
shaded areas)
Marks
Awarded
During the structured discussion she/he:

critically assessed and evaluated own contribution to the team and
problem/issue, identifying and critically assessing areas for improvement
to team working skills, relevant to this experience and for future teamworking situations
4
Total Marks Available
(minimum required for a pass)
36 (26)
Total Assessment Marks Available
(minimum required for a pass)
122 (90)
Assessment Summary
Marks
awarded
Critical thinking and problem solving
Planning and Organisation
Creativity and Innovation
Essential Employability Mark Scheme Level 3
5
Personal Effectiveness
Total Mark for Full Controlled Task
Quality Assurance
Assessor:
Feedback to Learner:
Name:
Signature:
Date:
Internal Verifier:
Feedback:
Name:
Signature:
Essential Employability Mark Scheme Level 3
Date:
6
Essential Employability Mark Scheme Level 3
7
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