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BTEC Level 2 Technical Certificate inADULT CARE

SAMPLE ASSESSMENT MATERIALS (SAMS)First teaching: September 2017 | First certification: Summer 2018

ISSUE 1

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Unit 1: Principles and Practices of Working in Adult Care Settings – sample mark scheme

General marking guidance All learners must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first learner

in exactly the same way as they mark the last. Mark schemes should be applied positively. Learners must be rewarded for what they

have shown they can do rather than be penalised for omissions. Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme, not according to their

perception of where the grade boundaries may lie. All marks on the mark scheme should be used appropriately. All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should

always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme. Examiners should be prepared to award zero marks if the learner’s response is not worthy of credit, according to the mark scheme.

Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.

When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a learner’s response, the team leader must be consulted.

Crossed-out work should be marked UNLESS the learner has replaced it with an alternative response.

Specific marking guidance for levels-based mark schemes*

Levels-based mark schemes (LBMS) have been designed to assess learners’ work holistically. They consist of two parts: indicative content and levels-based descriptors. Indicative content reflects specific content-related points that learners might make. Levels-based descriptors articulate the skills that learners are likely to demonstrate in relation to the skills being assessed in the question. The levels represent the progression of these skills.

When using a levels-based mark scheme, the ‘best fit’ approach should be used.

Examiners should first make a holistic judgement on which band most closely matches learners’ response and place it within that band. Learners will be placed in the band that best describes their answer.

The mark awarded within the band will be decided based on the quality of the answer in response to the level descriptor, and will be modified according to how securely all traits are displayed at that band.

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Unit 1: Principles and Practices of Working in Adult Care Settings – sample mark scheme

General marking guidance All learners must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first learner

in exactly the same way as they mark the last. Mark schemes should be applied positively. Learners must be rewarded for what they

have shown they can do rather than be penalised for omissions. Examiners should mark according to the mark scheme, not according to their

perception of where the grade boundaries may lie. All marks on the mark scheme should be used appropriately. All the marks on the mark scheme are designed to be awarded. Examiners should

always award full marks if deserved, i.e. if the answer matches the mark scheme. Examiners should be prepared to award zero marks if the learner’s response is not worthy of credit, according to the mark scheme.

Where some judgement is required, mark schemes will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded and exemplification may be limited.

When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark scheme to a learner’s response, the team leader must be consulted.

Crossed-out work should be marked UNLESS the learner has replaced it with an alternative response.

Specific marking guidance for levels-based mark schemes*

Levels-based mark schemes (LBMS) have been designed to assess learners’ work holistically. They consist of two parts: indicative content and levels-based descriptors. Indicative content reflects specific content-related points that learners might make. Levels-based descriptors articulate the skills that learners are likely to demonstrate in relation to the skills being assessed in the question. The levels represent the progression of these skills.

When using a levels-based mark scheme, the ‘best fit’ approach should be used.

Examiners should first make a holistic judgement on which band most closely matches learners’ response and place it within that band. Learners will be placed in the band that best describes their answer.

The mark awarded within the band will be decided based on the quality of the answer in response to the level descriptor, and will be modified according to how securely all traits are displayed at that band.

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Section A Question number

Answer Mark

1 Washing hair (1) Question number

Answer Mark

2 Support social activities (1) Help with dressing (1) (2)

Question number

Answer Mark

3 Contribute to a care plan (1) Assess mobility needs (1) (2)

Question number

Answer Mark

4 Commitment – Ensuring care is person centred (1) Courage – Doing the right thing (1) (2)

Question number

Answer Mark

5 Keeping personal information confidential (1) Reporting issues of disclosure (1) (2)

Question number

Answer Mark

6 Building rapport between colleagues (1) Keeping accurate records (1) (2)

Question number

Answer Mark

7 Award 1 mark for the correct identification of a requirement of the Manual Handling Operations Regulations 1992, plus 1 mark for an accurate extension, up to a maximum of 2 marks. To reduce risk (1) in order to ensure that adult care workers are

protected (1). Adult care workers must be trained (1) in order to correctly use

equipment/reduce the risk of injury (1). Accept any other appropriate answer. (2)

Question number

Answer Mark

8 Managing risk for independent living (1) Setting goals for users of service (1) (2)

Question number

Answer Mark

9 Award 1 mark for identifying a benefit of a code of conduct in an adult care setting, plus 1 mark for an accurate explanation, up to a maximum of 2 marks. It provides rules/guidelines for staff (1) to ensure the safety and

security of users of services (1). It ensures that staff recognise their own abilities and the limitations of

their competencies (1), ensuring that risks are not taken (1). Accept any other appropriate answer. (2)

Question number

Answer Mark

10 Ensure wellbeing of users of services (1)


Question number

Answer Mark

11 Award 1 mark for each correct identification of a feature of the duty of care, plus 1 mark for each accurate explanation of how this can improve Julia’s life, up to a maximum of 4 marks. The duty of care requires adult social care workers to promote Julia’s

independence (1). This enables her to participate in everyday social life (1).

The duty of care requires adult care workers to keep Julia free from harm (1), therefore they need to carry out a risk assessment/consider the risks before agreeing to Julia going to the cinema (1).

The duty of care requires that adult care workers collaborate (1) to ensure Julia’s needs are met (1).

The duty of care ensures that adult care workers communicate in an open and effective way (1). This ensures that Julia is kept informed of any changes to her care (1).

Accept any other appropriate answer. (4)

Question number

Answer Mark

12 Area for improvement (1)

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Answer Mark

13 Keep an accident book (1)

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Answer Mark

14 To avoid putting themselves in danger (1)

Question number

Answer Mark

15 Below 5 ºC (1)

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Answer Mark

16 Award 1 mark for each accurate identification of why a professional development plan is important for adult care workers, plus 1 mark for an accurate explanation, up to a maximum of 4 marks. It increases awareness of their professional behaviours (1), which will

help in understanding the impact their work/actions might have on individuals (1).

Identifying needs and goals (1) will help to plan additional training (1). Identifying own limitations of knowledge and skills (1) to identify

further support needs (1). It will help them to understand what they did well (1), which may

improve their confidence (1). It identifies mistakes made (1) to avoid making them in the future (1). Accept any other appropriate answer. (4)


Question number

Answer Mark

11 Award 1 mark for each correct identification of a feature of the duty of care, plus 1 mark for each accurate explanation of how this can improve Julia’s life, up to a maximum of 4 marks. The duty of care requires adult social care workers to promote Julia’s

independence (1). This enables her to participate in everyday social life (1).

The duty of care requires adult care workers to keep Julia free from harm (1), therefore they need to carry out a risk assessment/consider the risks before agreeing to Julia going to the cinema (1).

The duty of care requires that adult care workers collaborate (1) to ensure Julia’s needs are met (1).

The duty of care ensures that adult care workers communicate in an open and effective way (1). This ensures that Julia is kept informed of any changes to her care (1).


Question number

Answer Mark

12 Area for improvement (1)

Question number

Answer Mark

13 Keep an accident book (1)

Question number

Answer Mark

14 To avoid putting themselves in danger (1)

Question number

Answer Mark

15 Below 5 ºC (1)

Question number

Answer Mark

16 Award 1 mark for each accurate identification of why a professional development plan is important for adult care workers, plus 1 mark for an accurate explanation, up to a maximum of 4 marks. It increases awareness of their professional behaviours (1), which will

help in understanding the impact their work/actions might have on individuals (1).

Identifying needs and goals (1) will help to plan additional training (1). Identifying own limitations of knowledge and skills (1) to identify

further support needs (1). It will help them to understand what they did well (1), which may

improve their confidence (1). It identifies mistakes made (1) to avoid making them in the future (1). Accept any other appropriate answer. (4)


Section B Question number

Answer Mark

17 Assist with pension claims (1)

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Answer Mark

18 Assist him to exercise (1)

Question number

Answer Mark

19 Award 1 mark for correct identification of an action of the first-aid procedure in a residential care setting, up to a maximum of 2 marks. Assess the situation and surrounding environment (1). Minimise any further injury (1). Ask Marcus if he is alright (1). Call for help (1). Complete the accident book/accident form (1). Accept any other appropriate answer. (2)

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Answer Mark

20 Award 1 mark for identifying how an adult care worker can include Connie in activities, plus 1 mark for an accurate explanation, up to a maximum of 2 marks. The adult care assistant tells Connie about the activities that are

happening (1), which enables her to decide what she wants to participate in (1).

By always telling Connie what is happening in the activity (1), the adult care assistants will enable Connie to contribute (1).

By selecting a game or activity that focuses on hearing rather than sight (1), the adult care assistants will help Connie not feel disadvantaged (1).


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Answer Mark

21 Award 1 mark for identifying an accountability of the adult care assistant as Connie’s eyesight deteriorates, plus 1 mark for an accurate explanation up to a maximum of 4 marks. The adult care assistant needs to: recognise the limitations of their competence (1). They might need

further training/ensure they have the appropriate skills and abilities (1)

report the deterioration of Connie’s eyesight to line manager (1) so that Connie can have suitable equipment, e.g. walking stick (1)

change their behaviour (1) in order to adapt to Connie’s needs (1). Accept any other appropriate answer. (4)

Question number

Answer Mark

22 By reading articles (1) By attending in-house training (1) (2)

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23 Award 1 mark for each descriptive point, up to a maximum of 2 marks. Reviewing David’s needs (1). Setting goals (1). Action planning (1). Do not award marks for answers that just state ‘speaking to David’ without relevance to care planning. (2)


Question number

Indicative content Mark

24 Award answers that refer to how David’s advocate can support him and how this support may enable David to make the transition to living independently. The support David can be offered: accompanying David to view the shared house assisting David with benefits claims working with David’s family to minimise the disruption to David’s life helping David to buy furniture and other items for his new home. How this support may enable David with the move: accompanying David to view the shared house will help make David

feel secure assisting David with benefits claims will ensure that David has

sufficient money to pay his rent and buy his food working with David’s family to minimise the disruption to David’s life

will reduce feelings of homesickness helping David to buy furniture and other items for his new home will

make David feel independent and empowered. (6)

Mark scheme (award up to 6 marks) refer to the guidance on the cover of this document for how to apply levels-based mark schemes* Level Mark Descriptor Level 0 0 No rewardable material. Level 1 1–2 Limited discussion that considers a narrow range of factors,

demonstrating basic understanding. Partial application of understanding to the context of the question.

Level 2 3–4 Developed discussion that makes some relevant links between a sufficient range of factors, demonstrating clear understanding.

Generally sound application of understanding to the context of the question.

Level 3 5–6 Comprehensive discussion that makes effective links between a wide range of factors, demonstrating thorough understanding.

Considered and effective application of understanding to the context of the question.

Question number

Answer Mark

25 Assisting her to dress (1) Showing her how to apply makeup (1) (2)

Question number

Answer Mark

26 Award 1 mark for an identification of how confidentiality is maintained, plus 1 mark for an accurate explanation of why this is important, up to a maximum of 2 marks. It is a legal requirement (1) and therefore it protects individuals from

prosecution (1). It maintains Yasmin’s privacy (1), which is her right within the setting

(1). Prevents inappropriate use of information (1) as only individuals who

need to know have access to it (1). Accept any other appropriate answer. (2)


Question number


24 Award answers that refer to how David’s advocate can support him and how this support may enable David to make the transition to living independently. The support David can be offered: accompanying David to view the shared house assisting David with benefits claims working with David’s family to minimise the disruption to David’s life helping David to buy furniture and other items for his new home. How this support may enable David with the move: accompanying David to view the shared house will help make David

feel secure assisting David with benefits claims will ensure that David has

sufficient money to pay his rent and buy his food working with David’s family to minimise the disruption to David’s life

will reduce feelings of homesickness helping David to buy furniture and other items for his new home will

make David feel independent and empowered. (6)

Mark scheme (award up to 6 marks) refer to the guidance on the cover of this document for how to apply levels-based mark schemes* Level Mark Descriptor Level 0 0 No rewardable material. Level 1 1–2 Limited discussion that considers a narrow range of factors,

demonstrating basic understanding. Partial application of understanding to the context of the question.

Level 2 3–4 Developed discussion that makes some relevant links between a sufficient range of factors, demonstrating clear understanding.

Generally sound application of understanding to the context of the question.

Level 3 5–6 Comprehensive discussion that makes effective links between a wide range of factors, demonstrating thorough understanding.

Considered and effective application of understanding to the context of the question.

Question number

Answer Mark

25 Assisting her to dress (1) Showing her how to apply makeup (1) (2)

Question number

Answer Mark

26 Award 1 mark for an identification of how confidentiality is maintained, plus 1 mark for an accurate explanation of why this is important, up to a maximum of 2 marks. It is a legal requirement (1) and therefore it protects individuals from

prosecution (1). It maintains Yasmin’s privacy (1), which is her right within the setting

(1). Prevents inappropriate use of information (1) as only individuals who

need to know have access to it (1). Accept any other appropriate answer. (2)


Question number


27 Award answers that refer to any one of the following. While isolating Yasmin from other residents might ensure their safety,

it could have negative effects on her condition. Yasmin might feel more comfortable/less anxious being away from

other residents. Focusing on her meal may make her eat more, which could help to

resolve her weight loss. Giving Yasmin freedom to walk may improve her wellbeing. Other residents may feel safer if she’s not walking into them. Increased interaction with family members may improve her mood. Family turning up may increase her anxiety. Accept any other appropriate answers. (6)

Mark scheme (award up to 6 marks) refer to the guidance on the cover of this document for how to apply levels-based mark schemes* Level Mark Descriptor Level 0 0 No rewardable material. Level 1 1–2 Points are identified demonstrating basic understanding of adult care

concepts. The conclusion, if present, will be lacking in justification and might not

be accurate or relevant to the context of the question. Level 2 3–4 Developed evaluation demonstrating clear understanding of adult care

concepts. The conclusion provided will be relevant to the points made and the

context of the question. Level 3 5–6 Comprehensive evaluation demonstrating thorough understanding of

adult care concepts. The conclusion is developed and justified and relevant to the context

of the question.


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