Graded Unit 1 Examination Workshop

Kim Tree and Iain Walker

Graded Unit 1 Examination Provide the competencies required by employers of those

engaged in entry level administrative, managerial or commercial positions in organisations

Develop and apply a range of vocational knowledge and skills in an integrated manner to the analysis of business situations

Build on previously acquired transferable skills Adopt an innovative and creative approach to their work

and be able to respond quickly to the challenges posed by changes in the business environment

Workshop Materials

Case study, questions and marking scheme A response for each question at grade A, grade

C, and a fail A marked candidate response for each question

at grade A, grade C and a fail

Workshop Instructions Using the case study, the question and the

marking scheme, mark the response provided As a group decide upon a final mark for the

response you have marked Indicate your agreed mark to the presenters The presenters will take you through the marked

responses for the A, C and fail responses.

Internal and external verification

The importance of consistency and standardisation, and standards

Internal Verification• Discussing and agreeing • Recording problems• Recording good practice• Recording ideas

The link with External Verification

The end result

www.sqa.org.uk I 0303 333 0330