How is the Health And Social Care Btec Extended Diploma Level 3 assessed and graded?

The Health And Social Care Btec Extended Diploma Level 3 is assessed through a combination of coursework and exams. The grading system for this diploma is as follows:

Grade	Description
Pass	To achieve a Pass, students must demonstrate a basic understanding of the subject matter and meet all assessment criteria.
Merit	To achieve a Merit, students must demonstrate a good understanding of the subject matter and meet all assessment criteria to a high standard.
Distinction	To achieve a Distinction, students must demonstrate an excellent understanding of the subject matter and meet all assessment criteria to an exceptional standard.
Distinction*	To achieve a Distinction*, students must demonstrate an outstanding understanding of the subject matter and meet all assessment criteria to an exceptional standard.

Overall, students are assessed on their knowledge, understanding, and application of health and social care principles through a variety of assignments, projects, and exams. By meeting the assessment criteria at different levels, students can achieve different grades based on their performance.