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teaching September 2019  \nIssue 1  \nEdexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications  \nEdexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications are awarded by Pearson, the UK’s largest awarding body offering academic and vocational qualifications that are globally recognised and benchmarked. For further information, please visit our qualification websites [at www.edexcel.com](at www.edexcel.com), [www.btec.co.uk or](www.btec.co.uk or)[ ](www.btec.co.uk or)[www.lcci.org.uk. Alternatively](www.lcci.org.uk. Alternatively), you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page [at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus](at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus)  \nAbout Pearson  \nPearson is the world's leading learning company, with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries working to help people of all ages to make measurable progress in their lives through learning. We put the learner at the centre of everything we do, because wherever learning flourishes, so do people. Find out more about how we can help you and your learners [at qualifications.pearson.com](at qualifications.pearson.com)  \n[References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not](References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not)[ ](References to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not)endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 9781446961025  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright  \n© Pearson Education Limited 2019  \nContents  \n1 Introducing BTEC Specialist qualifications 1  \nWhat are BTEC Specialist qualifications? 1  \nSizes of BTEC Specialist qualifications 1  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 3  \n3 Qualification purpose 4  \nQualification objectives 4  \nApprenticeships 4  \nProgression opportunities 4  \nIndustry support and recognition 5  \n4 Qualification structure 6  \nPearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge) 6  \n5 Centre resource requirements 8  \nGeneral resource requirements 8  \n6 Access and recruitment 9  \nPrior knowledge, skills and understanding 9  \nAccess to qualifications for learners with disabilities or specific needs 9  \n7 Programme delivery 10  \n8 Assessment 11  \nLanguage of assessment 11  \nInternal assessment 11  \nAssessment through assignments 11  \nDesigning effective assignments 12  \nProviding an assignment brief 13  \nForms of evidence 13  \nMaking valid assessment decisions 14  \nAuthenticity of learner work 14  \nMaking assessment decisions using unit-based criteria 15  \nDealing with late completion of assignments 15  \nIssuing assessment decisions and feedback 16  \nResubmissions and retakes 16  \nAdministrative arrangements for internal assessment 16  \nRecords 16  \nReasonable adjustments to assessments 16  \nSpecial consideration 17  \nAppeals against assessment 17  \nDealing with malpractice in assessment 18  \nInternal assessment 18  \nTeacher/centre malpractice 18  \nSanctions and appeals 19  \n9 Recognising prior learning and achievement 21  \nRecognition of Prior Learning 21  \n10 Centre recognition and approval 22  \nApprovals agreement 22  \n11 Quality assurance of centres 23  \n12 Units 24  \nUnit 1 : Machining in an Engineering Environment 27  \nUnit 2: Engineering Techniques 39  \nUnit 3: Fitting and Assembly Techniques 47  \nUnit 4: Business Improvement Techniques 56  \nUnit 5: Engineering Mathematics and Science Principles 62  \nUnit 6: Principles of Turning and Milling 79  \nUnit 7: Manual Turning Techniques 90  \nUnit 8: Manual Milling Techniques 100  \nUnit 9: Principles of Computer Numerical Con","cbCaitOpkLk8uAiA","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaitOpkLk8uAiA","pdf",1151874,185,"English","# Contents\n## 1 Introducing BTEC Specialist qualifications\n## 2 Qualification summary and key information\n## 3 Qualification purpose\n## 4 Qualification structure\n## 5 Centre resource requirements\n## 6 Access and recruitment\n## 7 Programme delivery\n## 8 Assessment\n## 9 Recognising prior learning and achievement\n## 10 Centre recognition and approval\n## 11 Quality assurance of centres\n## 12 Units\n## 13 Suggested teaching resources\n## 14 Further information and useful publications\n## 15 Professional development and training\n## Annexe A\n## Glossary of terms used in assessment criteria","[{\"question\":\"What is the qualification and who is it for?\",\"answer\":\"It is the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge), a work-related BTEC Specialist qualification intended to provide the knowledge and skills for employment in an occupational area and support progression or further study.\"},{\"question\":\"What does the specification cover regarding qualification delivery and assessment?\",\"answer\":\"It details programme delivery expectations and the assessment approach, including language of assessment, internal assessment, assignment briefs, evidence requirements, decision-making using unit-based criteria, and feedback processes.\"},{\"question\":\"How are assessment decisions, resubmissions, and retakes handled?\",\"answer\":\"The document describes how valid assessment decisions are made and issued with feedback, and sets out arrangements for resubmissions and retakes, including administrative processes and related record keeping.\"}]","Pearson BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Machining (Foundation Knowledge) - Issue 1 - Specification | PDF",1792473170,466]