REVISED, 2003
TASK 1
THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
WELSH JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CYD-BWYLLGOR ADDYSG CYMRU
ENTRY LEVEL
CERTIFICATE
IN
HUMANITIES
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES UNIT
THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
A written task to assess knowledge and understanding and
awareness of the types of work people do.
Total
Mark
For Office
Use
Name of Centre
Centre Number
Candidate’s Name (in full)
Candidates must answer all questions.
Students with reading difficulties may have the questions read to them by the
person supervising the test. Oral answers may be given and written into the
answer book by the teacher.
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1.
People earn their living in different ways. This can mean working in
primary, secondary or tertiary industries.
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(a) Underline two jobs in a primary industry from the list below.
Making cars
coal-mining
brick-laying
Farming
(b) Give two examples of jobs in a tertiary or service industry.
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1.
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2.
Sources A and B show how work patterns and location have changed.
Source A
Source B
Look at Sources A and B.
Which of these statements are true or false?
Put a ring around your choice.
2
Cars are assembled on coal-fields
T
F
Cars are always assembled near the coast
T
F
Cars are assembled near big cities
T
F
Cars are assembled in the Midlands
T
F
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3.
Match up the beginnings (Heads) to the correct endings (Tails).
Heads
2
Tails
A.
Raw materials are
1.
A place where manufactured
goods are sold.
B.
Power is
2.
Natural resources from which
goods are made.
C.
A market is
3.
People who work in factories.
D.
Labour is
4.
Needed to work machinery.
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4.
Source C shows a modern industrial site.
Source C
(a) At the beginning of the twentieth century most industry was near
the centres of towns and cities. Give two ways in which the sites
for industry have changed.
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5.
Give two reasons why an IT firm should want to move to a Science
Park. In your answer you should refer to Source C.
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6.
Some workers might have difficulties getting to the Science Park each
day. Should the firm worry about this?
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TASK 2
THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
WELSH JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CYD-BWYLLGOR ADDYSG CYMRU
ENTRY LEVEL
CERTIFICATE
IN
HUMANITIES
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES UNIT
THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
A oral task to assess knowledge and understanding and awareness of
the ways technology has changed the way people work.
Total
Mark
For Office
Use
Name of Centre
Centre Number
Candidate’s Name (in full)
Candidates must answer all questions.
Changes in the Way People Work
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Look at the sources.
Source B
Source A
Source C
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1.
(a) Look at sources A and B.
Match up the pictures to the dates:
Source A
1980s
Source B
1900s
2
(b) Can you tell me two differences between the types of work shown
in Sources A and B?
2
2.
3.
Look at source B.
(a) What does source B show?
2
(b) Why is it easier to make cars in this way?
2
Look at source C.
(a) Can you describe some of the kind of things these girls could do
with computers?
3
(b) Why have these machines become more popular in the last few
years?
4
4.
Tell me about the advantages and disadvantages of using computers in
work.
5
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TASK 3
THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
WELSH JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CYD-BWYLLGOR ADDYSG CYMRU
ENTRY LEVEL
CERTIFICATE
IN
HUMANITIES
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES UNIT
THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
A visual display task to assess knowledge and understanding and
awareness of the ways working opportunities have changed since the
1960’s.
Total
Mark
For Office
Use
Name of Centre
Centre Number
Candidate’s Name (in full)
Candidates must answer all questions.
Changing Opportunities for Work
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Your visual display/wall chart should include the following information.
(a) A map/diagram to show how working opportunities have changed
in Britain since the 1960s/
e.g. the decline of older ‘traditional’ industries and the rise of
‘newer’ industries.
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(b) An account of the ways in which equal opportunities have been
achieved in the workplace by looking at, for example, race, or
gender, or disability.
7
(c) Choose 2 examples of jobs which are seen as a vocation.
Briefly describe the jobs.
Explain why they are seen as a vocation.
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THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
WELSH JOINT EDUCATION COMMITTEE
CYD-BWYLLGOR ADDYSG CYMRU
ENTRY LEVEL
CERTIFICATE
IN
HUMANITIES
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES UNIT
THE CHANGING WORLD OF WORK
MARKSCHEMES
MARKSCHEMES
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Markscheme
Contemporary Issues Unit
The Changing World of Work
Written Task: The Types of Work People Do
1.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
4 marks
(a) Award one mark each for Coal mining and Farming
(b) Award one mark each for any sensible answer relating to tertiary.
e.g. shops, call centre.
2.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
2 marks
Award 1⁄2 mark for each correct response.
False
False
True
True
3.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
2 marks
Award 1⁄2 mark for each correct response.
A
B
C
D
2
4
1
3
Markschemes
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4.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
4 marks
Level 1
1-2 marks
Up to two simple statements mainly from source e.g. clean, near
motorway.
Level 2
3-4 marks
More than 2 correct statements, a greater explanation e.g.
Out of town locations, near to road networks, industrial parks, some
industries still in cities.
5.
This question tests Evaluation.
4 marks
Level 1
1-2 marks
Up to two simple statements mainly from source e.g. skilled workers,
room for growth.
Level 2
3-4 marks
More than 2 correct statements, a greater explanation e.g.
Good transport system.
Room for expansion.
Environment.
Other facilities e.g. for workers etc.
6.
This question tests Evaluation.
4 marks
Level 1
1-2 marks
Up to two simple statements e.g. no/yes, might be late for work
Level 2
3-4 marks
More than 2 correct statements, a greater explanation e.g.
Most people expected to use cars to get to work. this may be difficult for
some workers. Firm might arrange transport or car sharing links with
public transport firms.
Markschemes
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Markscheme
Contemporary Issues Unit
The Changing World of Work
Oral: Changes in the Way People Work
1.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
(a) Source
Source
4 marks
A from 1900s
B from 1980s
(b) One mark for each valid reason e.g,
Number of people
Equipment
Dress etc.
Machinery
Hi-tech.
2.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
4 marks
(a) One mark for making cars
Extra mark for reference to method
(b) One mark for simple statement e.g. quicker
Extra mark for good explanation - speed of machinery, precision,
24 hours working.
3.
This question tests Knowledge and Understanding.
7 marks
(a) One mark for each correct answer e.g.
Word processing; databases; spreadsheets; internet
(b) Two marks for each correct answer e.g.
Variety of different tasks can be done with them e.g. games, world
wide web, shopping
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4.
This question tests Evaluation.
5 marks
Level 1 - award 1-2 marks for simple statements e.g. hurts eyes, faster.
Level 2 - award 3-4 marks for some references to both advantages and
disadvantages.
Level 3 - award 5 marks for a full response referring to a range of
advantages and disadvantages e.g.
Advantages:- Greater speed of contact; world wide web; access to
more information, organise data; present visual information; internet
access; publicity etc.
Disadvantages:- lack of individual control in some instances; increased
work demands; strain on eyes etc.
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Markscheme
Contemporary Issues Unit
The Changing World of Work
Visual Display: Changing Opportunities for Work
This task tests Presentation Skills.
6 marks
(a) Level 1 award 1-3 marks
The map/diagram may not be clear or attractive. It may not be easy
to interpret, may lack a key or colour etc.
Level 2 award 4-6 marks
The map/diagram will be clearer, more colourful and detailed. It will
be attractively presented.
This task tests Research Skills.
7 marks
(b) Level 1 award 1-3 marks
Details of equal opportunities will be simplistic
Level 2 award 4-5 marks
Details of chosen area will be fuller with appropriate information.
Some research skills will be shown.
Level 3 award 6-7 marks
Details will be entirely appropriate and own words and research will
be credited.
This task tests Evaluation.
7 marks
(c) Level 1 award 1-3 marks
Account will be basic and simple description only.
Level 2 award 4-5 marks
Description will be backed up by attempt to explain idea of
“vocation”.
Level 3 award 6-7 marks
A full account describing and explaining jobs seen as a “vocation”.
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