2. Graded Unit 1 Examination Workshop
Kim Tree and Iain Walker

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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.

6. 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

7. The end result