Mark Scheme (Results)
June 2019
BTEC Level 3 Nationals
Engineering
Unit 1: Engineering Principles
(31706H)
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson, the world’s leading learning
company. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational,
occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our
qualifications websites at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk for our BTEC
qualifications.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
www.edexcel.com/contactus.
If you have any subject specific questions about this specification that require the help
of a subject specialist, you can speak directly to the subject team at Pearson.
Their contact details can be found on this link: www.edexcel.com/teachingservices
You can also use our online Ask the Expert service at www.edexcel.com/ask. You will
need an Edexcel username and password to access this service.
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June 2019
Publications Code 31706H_1906_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2019
, Unit 1: Engineering Principles
General marking guidance
• All learners must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates 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 also be prepared to award
zero marks if the candidate’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 candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed-out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced
it with an alternative response.
June 2019
BTEC Level 3 Nationals
Engineering
Unit 1: Engineering Principles
(31706H)
,Edexcel and BTEC Qualifications
Edexcel and BTEC qualifications come from Pearson, the world’s leading learning
company. We provide a wide range of qualifications including academic, vocational,
occupational and specific programmes for employers. For further information visit our
qualifications websites at www.edexcel.com or www.btec.co.uk for our BTEC
qualifications.
Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at
www.edexcel.com/contactus.
If you have any subject specific questions about this specification that require the help
of a subject specialist, you can speak directly to the subject team at Pearson.
Their contact details can be found on this link: www.edexcel.com/teachingservices
You can also use our online Ask the Expert service at www.edexcel.com/ask. You will
need an Edexcel username and password to access this service.
Pearson: helping people progress, everywhere
Our aim is to help everyone progress in their lives through education. We believe in
every kind of learning, for all kinds of people, wherever they are in the world. We’ve
been involved in education for over 150 years, and by working across 70 countries, in
100 languages, we have built an international reputation for our commitment to high
standards and raising achievement through innovation in education. Find out more
about how we can help you and your students at: www.pearson.com/uk
June 2019
Publications Code 31706H_1906_MS
All the material in this publication is copyright
© Pearson Education Ltd 2019
, Unit 1: Engineering Principles
General marking guidance
• All learners must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the
first candidate in exactly the same way as they mark the last.
• Mark schemes should be applied positively. Candidates 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 also be prepared to award
zero marks if the candidate’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 candidate’s response, the team leader must be consulted.
• Crossed-out work should be marked UNLESS the candidate has replaced
it with an alternative response.
