PREPARING FOR WORKING LIFE (SHORT COURSE)

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1 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 1 For teaching from 2009 For awards from 2011 PREPARING FOR WORKING LIFE (SHORT COURSE) SPECIMEN ASSESSMENT MATERIALS

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3 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 3 Contents Page Question Paper 5 Mark Schemes 17

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5 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 5 Candidate Name Centre Number Candidate Number 0 GCSE PREPARING FOR WORKING LIFE (SHORT COURSE) SPECIMEN PAPER SUMMER 2011 (1 Hour 15 minutes) INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. Answer all questions in Section A. Answer both Questions 5 and 6 in Section B and either Question 7 or 8 in Section C. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this booklet. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES The number of marks is given in brackets at the end of each question or part-question. You are reminded that assessment will take into account the quality of written communication used in your answers that involve extended writing (Question 7 or 8(c).

6 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 6 SECTION A Answer all questions. 1. (a) What do you understand by an 'occupational illness'? [2] Give three examples of occupational illnesses. For each example, state the occupation in which a worker might be at risk of developing the illness. [6] (i) Example Occupation... (ii) Example Occupation... (iii) Example Occupation...

7 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 7 2. Safety signs use four main colours to identify their purpose. Using your knowledge of safety signs, complete the following chart. The first one has been done for you. [8] Colour Purpose of the colour Example (i) Blue To show something must be done. (Mandatory) Hard hats must be worn. (ii) (iii) (iiv)......

8 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 8 3. (a) Identify three possible effects of the incorrect use of electricity in the workplace. [3] (i) (ii) (iii) Give one reason why you should never touch electrical equipment with wet hands. [1] (c) When electrical equipment is not being used, what can be done to ensure that it is safe? [1] (d) State two actions that should be taken immediately someone receives an electric shock. [2] (i) (ii)

9 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 9 4. (a) Name two of the main hazards associated with an accidental fire in a workplace. [2] (i) (ii) Suggest three ways in which an accidental fire might be caused. [3] (i) (ii) (iii) (c) State the purpose of a 'fire door'. [1] (d) Explain what is meant by an 'evacuation route'. [1]

10 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 10 Answer both question 5 and question 6. SECTION B 5. Jim has just got a job at Evans and co., a small engineering firm, employing four other people. He has been given a copy of the Company's Health and Safety Policy. (a) Describe what Jim should expect in the Health and Safety Policy. [2] Who is responsible for producing the Health and Safety Policy at Evans and Co.? [1] (c) Explain the role of the Health and Safety Executive. [3] (d) Explain the work of a Health and Safety Inspector. [4]

11 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials (a) Use the source and your own knowledge to describe what is meant by the term 'hazard'. Give two examples of a hazard. [3] Use the source and your own knowledge to describe what is meant by the term 'risk'. Give two examples of a risk. [3] (c) Explain what is meant by a 'risk assessment'. [2]

12 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 12 (d) Use the source to explain what is meant by a 'control measure'. [2]

13 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 13 SECTION C Answer either question 7 on rights and responsibilities in the work place or question 8 on technology and enterprise. 7. (a) Explain, what is meant by the term 'equal opportunities' in the workplace. Give three examples of equal opportunities. [4]

14 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 14 Explain why it is the duty of the employer to ensure that there is no discrimination in the workplace. [6]

15 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials Harry has started a 'one-man' business making quality wooden toys for children. A friend recommends that he set up a website. (a) Explain what is meant by the term 'website'. [1] Explain, what is meant by the term 'entrepreneur'. Give examples of two entrepreneurs. [3] (c) Discuss whether it would be a good idea for Harry to set up a website for his new business. [6]

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17 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 17 Positive marking MARK SCHEME GENERAL MARKING GUIDANCE It should be remembered that candidates are writing under exam conditions and credit should be given for what the candidates writes rather than being penalised for omissions. Marks should not be deducted for a less than perfect answer if it satisfies the criteria of the mark scheme, nor should they be added as a consolation where they are not merited. Unexpected but acceptable answers The mark scheme gives and indication of the likely responses of candidates but examiners must be prepared to award marks appropriately for answers which are unexpected but are nevertheless worthy of credit. If an examiner is unsure about the validity of such a response they should seek advice from the chief examiner. Quality of Written Communication Candidates will be assessed on their Quality of Written Communication in questions 7b or 8c. Levels of response are used for these questions, so that higher level skills, particularly of analysis and evaluation, can be rewarded, along with the quality of communication. Mark schemes for these components include the following specific criteria for the assessment of written communication: Legibility of text; accuracy of spelling, punctuation and grammar; clarity of meaning; Selection of a form and style of writing appropriate to purpose and to complexity of subject matter.

18 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 18 SECTION A 1. (a) Allow 1 mark for An illness or disease caused by work. Allow 2 marks An illness/disease caused by the type of work, the equipment used or the work environment. 0-2 marks AO1 Allow 1 mark for each of three illnesses/diseases Answers may include reference to the following: Skin diseases, such as dermatitis Respiratory diseases, such as silicosis Cancer, due to contact with a carcinogen such as asbestos Disorders of the central nervous system Blood poisoning Birth defects as a result of contact with certain substances that damage human genes Back problems Occupational deafness Stress and depression Occupational asthma And one mark for an accompanying and relevant occupation. 0-6 marks AO1 2. (a) Allow 1 mark for each correct colour and 1 mark if it is correctly matched to the instruction. Allow 1 mark for each appropriate example correctly used. 0-8 marks AO1 Yellow Warning sign Example: warning of hazards such as flammable materials, electricity cables, wet floors, etc. Red Prohibition sign; example, prohibiting certain actions such as smoking. Blue Mandatory sign; telling people that they must do something Example: such as wearing hearing protection, hard hats etc. Green Safe condition signs; giving information (allow 'show') about safety features. Example: the location of fire exits, first aid stations, etc.

19 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials (a) Allow one mark for any three of the following mentioned Electric shock Burns Fire Death Nothing to do with machinery 0-3 marks AO1 Allow one mark for Water conducts electricity 0-1 marks AO1 (c) Allow one mark for Turn off the power/electricity 0-1 marks AO1 (d) Allow one mark for each of the following 0-2 marks AO1 Seek help/contact emergency services. Turn off the current or safely move the person away from the electrical source. 4. (a) Allow one mark for any two of the following 0-2 marks A01 Flames and heat Smoke and toxic fumes Reduced oxygen Collapse of buildings Explosions Allow one mark each for any three of the following Sparks from electrical equipment Overheated equipment/or any point relating to damaged equipment Hot surfaces, such as lighting or heating equipment Tools or equipment with a naked flame Hot liquids, e.g. fat in fryers Smoking/matches. 0-3 marks AO1 (c) Allow one mark for one of the following Helps to prevent flames or smoke from spreading Limits the air supply to the fire 0-1 marks AO1 (d) Allow one mark The safe and designated way out of a building if there is a fire or other emergency. 0-1 marks AO1

20 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials (a) Allow one mark for SECTION B A list of the company s safety rules Allow two marks for All the measures set up by the company to protect the Health and Safety of its workers and members of the public [may give examples]. 0-2 marks AO1 Allow one mark for The Employer/named post 0-1 marks AO1 (c) Allow one mark each for any three of the following It enforces Health and Safety laws It employs Health and Safety Inspectors It can prosecute companies that break Health and Safety laws It can advise on Health and Safety matters 0-3 marks AO1 2 AO3 1 (d) Award 0-4 marks for an answer that recalls some knowledge and demonstrates a basic understanding of the role of the Inspector in visiting workplaces, inspecting the Health and Safety policy and the control measures already in place to make sure that all laws are complied with, and if necessary issuing prohibition and enforcement notices to the company. 0-4 marks AO1 2 AO3 2

21 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials (a) Allow one mark for the explanation and two marks for relevant examples. Explanation; Anything with the potential to cause harm Example: trailing electrical wires Damaged flooring Kettle plugged into light socket Unguarded fan on desk Piles of boxes by doorway 0-3 marks AO1 2 AO3 1 Allow one mark for the explanation and two mark for relevant examples. Explanation; How likely is it that the hazard will actually cause harm? Example: In a busy office people will have to walk across the damaged floor It is likely that the kettle will overload the socket People passing the desk are likely to be injured by fan In a busy office people are highly likely to trip over the boxes 0-3 marks AO1 2 AO3 1 (c) Allow one mark each for mention of two of the following: Identifying the hazards and risks in the workplace Identifying who is at risk Identifying how big the risk is Deciding what control measures could be put in place 0-2 marks AO1 (d) Allow one mark for a reasonable explanation and one mark for a relevant example from the picture Explanation; An action or something put in place to remove a hazard or control a risk. Example: Repair damaged floor Only use a wall socket to plug in a kettle Put a guard on the fan Move the boxes to a more suitable location 0-2 marks AO1 1 AO3 1

22 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 22 SECTION C 7. (a) Allow one mark for a reasonable explanation. Everyone (see b below) has an equal chance of being appointed to a job, and/or the employer treats everyone in the workplace equally. And one mark for any three of the following: Gender Sexual orientation Status as a married person Colour Nationality Ethnic origin Religion Beliefs Disability Pregnancy Childbirth Maternity leave Trade Union membership Part time worker 0-4 marks AO1 2 AO3 2 Level 1 Level 2 Award 0-3 marks for an answer that recalls some knowledge and demonstrates a basic understanding that both employer and employee have a duty to prevent discrimination in the workplace. Expression is adequate to convey meaning, though errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar are apparent. Award 4-6 marks for an answer that recalls knowledge and demonstrates a clear understanding of the laws relating to discrimination, and points out that an employer sets the standard and influences the attitudes and actions of the employees, and therefore can ultimately be held responsible. The answer will include a range of ideas with evidence of detailed discussion. The response is well structured and clearly expressed, with few errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. 0-6 marks AO1 3 AO3 3

23 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials (a) Allow 1 mark for: A page/address (or a collection of pages) on the Internet giving information about an organisation or individual. 0-1 marks AO1 Allow one mark for the explanation and two marks for the examples. Explanation Someone who starts a new business Example: Anita Roddick Body Shop Stelios Haji-Ioannus Easy Jet Richard Branson Virgin Clive Sinclair ZX Spectrum Isambard K. Brunel GWR Boulton & Watt Steam engines Bill Gates Microsoft Simon Woodroffe Yo Sushi 0-3 marks AO1 1 AO3 2 (c) Level 1 Level 2. Award 0-3 marks for an answer that recalls some knowledge and demonstrates a basic understanding of the value of a website, [potential customers will be able to access information and place orders, instantly, from any where in the world]. Expression is adequate to convey meaning, though errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar are apparent. Award 4-6 marks for an answer that recalls knowledge and demonstrates a clear understanding of several advantages of a website to a modern business as well as some disadvantages and which emphasises that in the long-term the business will benefit because it is clear that a rapidly increasing number of people buy goods online instead rather than in a shop. The answer will include a wide range of realistic suggestions with evidence of detailed discussion. The response is well structured and clearly expressed, with few errors in spelling, punctuation and grammar. 0-6 marks AO1 3 AO3 3

24 GCSE Preparation for Working Life (Short Course) Specimen Assessment Materials 24 Question AO1 AO2 AO3 Mark Allocation or Total Mark AO1 AO2 AO3 Total Written Paper Unit one 49 marks 35% 0 marks 0% 11 marks 5% 60 marks 80 UMS 40% Controlled Assessment 0 marks 0% 40 marks 30% 40 marks 30% 80 marks 120 UMS 60% 200 UMS 100% GCSE Preparing for working life (Short Course) SAM 2011/LG 8 September 2008