Kitchen Programme · Assessor Criteria Checklists

Tick-per-criterion · minima printed at the lane's own level

What this is. The assessor's tick-per-criterion working checklist, with every printed minimum at the lane's own level — an Entry 3 surface carries Entry 3 minima only, a Level 1 surface Level 1 minima only, a Level 2 surface Level 2 minima only (the cross-level gate reds otherwise). 'Plural' = at least 2 · 'Range' = at least 3 unless a criterion states otherwise (every unit's requirements page).

Entry 3 assessor checklists

Assessor checklist — ComSkE3 (Entry 3)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
E3.1.1State what is meant by 'communication'—☐
E3.1.2List a range of ways that people communicate>=3 ways☐
E3.1.3List a range of components of effective communication>=3 components☐
E3.1.4List difficulties that can occur when communicating>=2 difficulties☐
E3.2.1State what is meant by 'active listening'—☐
E3.2.2State the importance of using active listening skills—☐
E3.2.3List components of active listening skills—☐
E3.3.1State what is meant by 'feedback'—☐
E3.3.2State why feedback is important for communication—☐
E3.3.3List ways feedback can be demonstrated during communication—☐
E3.4.1Create a plan for a communication activity
a. purpose · b. audience · c. types of communication · d. outline of content · e. resources · f. potential audience questions and responses
f: >=2 questions☐
E3.5.1Use the planone activity: presentation >=2 min OR discussion >=5 min OR text >=100 words☐
E3.6.1Identify personal progress in the communication activity
a. a positive outcome · b. use of active listening · c. how difficulties were managed · d. peer feedback informing future development · e. an area of further development · f. future situation for communication skills
—☐

group >=3 members · plan/use evidence expected via challenge leading to another PEQ unit; otherwise evidence of preparation/research required · E3.6.1c: learner may state no difficulties occurred

Assessor checklist — DecMkSkE3 (Entry 3)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
E3.1.1State what is meant by 'decision making'—☐
E3.1.2State factors that are important in decision making>=2 factors☐
E3.2.1List examples of decision-making tools or techniques>=2 tools/techniques☐
E3.3.1List situations where you need to make a decision>=2 situations☐
E3.3.2State why these situations are relevant to you—☐
E3.4.1Create a plan to improve own decision making
a. SMART targets · b. reasons for choosing targets · c. use of decision-making tool/technique · d. a possible difficulty · e. routes for support and guidance · f. resources
a: >=2 SMART targets; b: >=2 reasons (1 per target)☐
E3.5.1Use the planplan used over >=10 hours☐
E3.6.1Identify personal progress in the decision-making activity
a. positive outcome including targets met · b. use of tool or technique · c. something done differently · d. how difficulties were managed · e. an area of further development · f. future decision-making situation
—☐

safeguarding box · tool/technique chosen from those listed at LO E3.2 · learners may share a situation but must decide independently · E3.6.1d: learner may state no difficulties occurred

Assessor checklist — LSkE3 (Entry 3)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
E3.1.1State what is meant by the term 'learning skills'—☐
E3.1.2State ways that people learn>=2 ways☐
E3.1.3State motivations a person can have to improve learning skills>=2 motivations☐
E3.2.1State why it is important to improve learning skills—☐
E3.2.2State ways of improving learning skills>=2 ways☐
E3.3.1Create a plan to improve own learning skills
a. SMART targets · b. reasons for choosing targets · c. a possible barrier to success · d. routes for support and guidance · e. resources
a: >=2 SMART targets; b: >=2 reasons (1 per target)☐
E3.4.1Use the planplan used over >=10 hours☐
E3.5.1Identify personal progress in relation to learning skills
a. positive outcome including targets met · b. something done differently · c. how barriers were managed · d. an area of further development · e. future situation for learning skills
—☐

E3.5.1c: learner may state no difficulties occurred · guidance lists example learning methods (mind maps, mnemonics, flashcards, etc.)

Assessor checklist — TmWkSkE3 (Entry 3)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
E3.1.1State what is meant by 'teamwork'—☐
E3.1.2List the advantages of working in a team>=2 advantages☐
E3.1.3List the challenges of working in a team>=2 challenges☐
E3.2.1List a range of features of effective teamwork>=3 features☐
E3.3.1Work collaboratively to create a plan for a teamwork activity
a. a team goal · b. members' roles, responsibilities and tasks · c. team ground rules · d. potential barriers to success · e. routes for support and guidance · f. resources
a,b,c decided with other team members☐
E3.4.1Use the planplan used over >=10 hours☐
E3.5.1Identify personal progress in relation to team working
a. positive outcome including goal achieved · b. how barriers were managed · c. something done differently · d. an area of further development · e. future situation for teamwork skills
—☐

team/group >=3 members · SMART goals introduced but not assessed at E3 · E3.5.1b: learner may state no barriers occurred · E3.5.1d: further development may be informed by peer feedback

Assessor checklist — ThSkE3 (Entry 3)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
E3.1.1State what is meant by 'thinking skills'—☐
E3.1.2State why thinking skills are important—☐
E3.1.3List the characteristics of an effective thinker>=2 characteristics☐
E3.2.1Identify tools or techniques used to support thinking skills>=2 tools/techniques in total☐
E3.3.1State what is meant by a fact and an opinion
a. a fact · b. an opinion
—☐
E3.3.2Give an example of a fact and an opinion
a. a fact · b. an opinion
—☐
E3.4.1Create a plan to improve own thinking skills
a. a topic for investigation · b. tool/technique supporting thinking skills · c. routes for support and guidance · d. resources including potential information sources · e. how findings will be communicated
—☐
E3.5.1Use the planplan used over >=10 hours☐
E3.6.1Identify personal progress in the thinking skills activity
a. a positive outcome · b. use of a tool or technique · c. an area of further development · d. future situation for thinking skills
—☐

additional assessment guidance: N/A

Assessor checklist — WellbLeE3 (Entry 3)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
E3.1.1State what is meant by 'learner wellbeing'—☐
E3.2.1Identify factors that can affect a learner's wellbeing>=2 factors☐
E3.2.2State how these factors can impact learning—☐
E3.3.1State ways learners can support their wellbeing while learning>=2 ways☐
E3.3.2Identify a technique to improve wellbeing while learning—☐
E3.3.3Identify an individual who can support learner wellbeing—☐
E3.3.4Identify a service that can support learner wellbeing—☐
E3.4.1State why mistakes are important for learning—☐
E3.4.2State how mistakes can be positive for learner wellbeing—☐
E3.5.1Create a plan to improve own wellbeing while learning
a. SMART targets · b. reasons for choosing the targets · c. routes for support and guidance · d. resources
a: >=2 SMART targets; b: >=2 reasons (1 per target)☐
E3.6.1Use the planplan used over >=10 hours☐
E3.7.1Identify personal progress in wellbeing in learning
a. a positive outcome · b. something done differently · c. how difficulties were managed · d. an area of further development · e. future situation for wellbeing skills
—☐

safeguarding box · E3.7.1c: learner may state no difficulties occurred

Level 1 assessor checklists

Assessor checklist — ComSk1 (Level 1)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
1.1.1Outline what is meant by 'communication'—☐
1.1.2Outline a range of ways that people communicate>=3 ways☐
1.1.3Outline components of effective communication>=4 components☐
1.1.4Outline a range of difficulties that can occur when communicating>=3 difficulties☐
1.2.1Outline what is meant by 'active listening'—☐
1.2.2Outline the importance of using active listening skills—☐
1.2.3Outline components of active listening skills—☐
1.3.1Outline what is meant by 'feedback'—☐
1.3.2Outline why feedback is important for communication—☐
1.3.3Give examples of ways feedback can be demonstrated during communication—☐
1.4.1Create a plan for a communication activity
a. purpose · b. audience · c. types of communication · d. outline of content · e. resources · f. potential audience questions and responses
f: >=4 audience questions☐
1.5.1Use the planone activity: presentation >=3 min OR discussion >=8 min OR text >=250 words☐
1.6.1Describe personal progress in the communication activity
a. positive outcomes · b. use of active listening · c. how difficulties were managed · d. peer feedback informing future development · e. areas of further development · f. future situation for communication skills
a: >=2 positives; e: >=2 areas of further development☐

group >=3 members · plan/use evidence expected via challenge leading to another PEQ unit; otherwise evidence of preparation/research required · 1.6.1c: learner may state no difficulties occurred

Assessor checklist — DecMkSk1 (Level 1)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
1.1.1Outline what is meant by 'decision making'—☐
1.1.2Outline a range of factors important in decision making>=3 factors☐
1.2.1Give examples of decision-making tools or techniques>=2 tools/techniques☐
1.3.1Outline situations where you need to make a decision>=2 situations☐
1.3.2Outline why these situations are relevant to you—☐
1.4.1Create a plan to improve own decision making
a. SMART targets · b. reasons for choosing targets · c. use of decision-making tools/techniques · d. potential difficulties · e. routes for support and guidance · f. resources · g. a review point
a: >=2 SMART targets; b: >=2 reasons (1 per target); >=2 potential difficulties (spec prints this against '1.4.1 c')☐
1.5.1Use the planplan used over >=10 hours☐
1.6.1Describe personal progress in relation to decision making
a. positive outcomes including targets met · b. use of tools or techniques · c. things done differently · d. how difficulties were managed · e. areas of further development · f. future decision-making situation
a: >=2 positive outcomes; c: >=2 things done differently; e: >=2 areas of further development☐

safeguarding box · tools/techniques chosen from those outlined at 1.2.1 · learners may share a situation but must decide independently · 1.6.1d: learner may state no difficulties occurred · spec labels the >=2 potential-difficulties minimum '1.4.1 c' though 'potential difficulties' is plan element d

Assessor checklist — LSk1 (Level 1)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
1.1.1Outline what is meant by the term 'learning skills'—☐
1.1.2Identify a range of ways that people learn>=3 ways☐
1.1.3Give examples of a range of motivations to improve learning skills>=3 motivations☐
1.2.1Outline why it is important to improve own learning skills—☐
1.2.2Identify ways of improving own learning skills>=3 ways☐
1.3.1Create a plan to improve own learning skills
a. SMART targets · b. reasons for choosing targets · c. potential barriers to success · d. routes for support and guidance · e. resources · f. a review point
a: >=2 SMART targets; b: >=2 reasons (1 per target)☐
1.4.1Use the planplan used over >=10 hours☐
1.5.1Describe personal progress in relation to learning skills
a. positive outcomes including targets met · b. something done differently · c. how barriers were managed · d. areas of further development · e. future situation for learning skills
a: >=2 positive outcomes; d: >=2 areas of further development☐

1.5.1c: learner may state no difficulties occurred · guidance lists example learning methods (mind maps, mnemonics, flashcards, etc.)

Assessor checklist — TmWkSk1 (Level 1)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
1.1.1Outline what is meant by 'teamwork'—☐
1.1.2Give examples of a range of advantages of working in a team>=3 advantages☐
1.1.3Give examples of a range of challenges of working in a team>=3 challenges☐
1.2.1Outline a range of features of effective teamwork>=3 features☐
1.3.1Work collaboratively to create a plan for a teamwork activity
a. team goals · b. members' roles, responsibilities and tasks · c. team ground rules · d. potential barriers to success · e. routes for support and guidance · f. resources · g. a review point
goals/members/roles/ground rules decided with team; a: >=2 SMART goals☐
1.4.1Use the planplan used over >=10 hours☐
1.5.1Describe personal progress in relation to team working
a. positive outcomes including own role · b. how difficulties were managed · c. something done differently · d. areas of further development · e. future situation for teamwork skills
a: >=2 positive outcomes; d: >=2 areas of further development☐

team/group >=3 members · goals should be SMART (guidance) · 1.5.1: learner may state no difficulties occurred

Assessor checklist — ThSk1 (Level 1)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
1.1.1Outline what is meant by 'thinking skills'—☐
1.1.2Outline why thinking skills are important—☐
1.1.3Give examples of a range of characteristics of an effective thinker>=3 characteristics☐
1.1.4Give examples of a range of barriers to improving thinking skills>=3 barriers☐
1.2.1Identify a range of tools or techniques supporting thinking skills>=3 tools/techniques in total☐
1.3.1Outline what is meant by fact, opinion and assumption
a. a fact · b. an opinion · c. an assumption
—☐
1.3.2Give an example of a fact, opinion and assumption
a. a fact · b. an opinion · c. an assumption
—☐
1.4.1Outline what is meant by primary and secondary research sources
a. primary research sources · b. secondary research sources
—☐
1.4.2Give examples of primary and secondary information sources
a. primary information sources · b. secondary information sources
—☐
1.5.1Create a plan to improve own thinking skills
a. a topic for investigation · b. tool/technique to investigate the topic · c. potential barriers to success · d. routes for support and guidance · e. resources including potential information sources · f. a review point · g. how findings will be communicated
—☐
1.6.1Use the planplan used over >=10 hours☐
1.7.1Describe personal progress in relation to thinking skills
a. positive outcomes · b. use of a thinking tool/technique · c. how difficulties were managed · d. areas of further development · e. future situation for thinking skills
a: >=2 positive outcomes; d: >=2 areas of further development☐

adds assumptions (LO 1.3) and primary/secondary sources (LO 1.4) versus E3 · 1.7.1c: learner may state no difficulties occurred

Assessor checklist — WellbLe1 (Level 1)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
1.1.1Outline what is meant by 'learner wellbeing'
a. emotional wellbeing · b. social wellbeing · c. physical wellbeing · d. mental wellbeing
—☐
1.2.1Outline factors that can affect a learner's wellbeing>=2 factors☐
1.2.2Indicate how these factors can impact learning—☐
1.3.1Give examples of ways learners can support wellbeing while learning>=2 ways☐
1.3.2Outline techniques to improve wellbeing while learning>=2 techniques☐
1.3.3Give examples of individuals who can support learner wellbeing>=2 people☐
1.3.4Give examples of services that can support learner wellbeing>=2 services☐
1.4.1Outline why mistakes are important for learning—☐
1.4.2Outline how mistakes can be positive for learner wellbeing—☐
1.5.1Create a plan to improve own wellbeing while learning
a. SMART targets · b. reasons for choosing the targets · c. routes for support and guidance · d. resources · e. a review point
a: >=2 SMART targets; b: >=2 reasons☐
1.6.1Use the planplan used over >=10 hours☐
1.7.1Describe personal progress managing own wellbeing while learning
a. positive outcomes including targets met · b. something done differently · c. how difficulties were managed · d. areas of further development · e. future situations for wellbeing skills
a: >=2 positive outcomes; d: >=2 areas of further development☐

safeguarding box · adds four wellbeing domains at 1.1.1 versus E3 · 1.7.1c: learner may state no barriers occurred

Level 2 assessor checklists

Assessor checklist — ComSk2 (Level 2)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
2.1.1Describe what is meant by 'communication'
a. ways people communicate · b. types of communication · c. purposes of communication
a: >=4 ways · b: >=3 types · c: >=3 purposes☐
2.1.2Describe components of effective communication>=4 components☐
2.1.3Explain difficulties when communicating and the impact of poor communication>=4 difficulties☐
2.2.1Describe what is meant by 'active listening'—☐
2.2.2Explain the importance of using active listening skills—☐
2.2.3Describe components of active listening skills—☐
2.3.1Define what is meant by 'feedback'—☐
2.3.2Explain why feedback is important for communication—☐
2.3.3Describe ways feedback can be demonstrated, with examples across ways, types and purposes—☐
2.4.1Create plans for communication activities
a. purpose · b. audience · c. type of communication with reason for choice · d. outline of content · e. resources · f. potential audience questions and responses
>=2 plans covering 2 DIFFERENT ways of communicating · f: >=4 questions (2 per activity)☐
2.5.1Use the planspresentation >=4 min · discussion >=10 min · text >=500 words☐
2.6.1Evaluate personal progress in relation to communication
a. a range of positive outcomes · b. use of active listening skills · c. how communication difficulties were managed · d. use of peer feedback to inform future development · e. areas of further development · f. future situations for communication skills
a: >=3 positive outcomes · e: >=2 areas of further development (printed against 'f' in the requirements table, p53)☐

group >=3 members (p54) · LO2.4/2.5 evidence expected via a challenge leading to other PEQ units, else evidence of preparing incl. topic research (p54) · spec mislabel: the >=2 areas-of-further-development requirement prints as 2.6.1 f, but 'areas of further development' is element e (p53)

Assessor checklist — DecMkSk2 (Level 2)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
2.1.1Define what is meant by 'decision making'—☐
2.1.2Describe a range of factors that are important in decision making>=3 factors☐
2.2.1Compare decision-making tools or techniques for a range of situations>=3 tools/techniques☐
2.3.1Describe example situations needing a decision in the short-, medium- and long-term>=3 situations☐
2.3.2Explain why the situations are relevant and the potential impact of poor decision making—☐
2.4.1Create a plan to improve own decision making
a. SMART targets · b. reasons for choosing targets · c. use of decision-making tools or techniques · d. potential difficulties · e. routes for support and guidance · f. resources · g. a review point
a: >=2 SMART targets · b: >=2 reasons (1 per target) · d: >=2 difficulties☐
2.5.1Use the planused over >=10 hours☐
2.6.1Evaluate personal progress in relation to decision making
a. positive outcomes including targets met · b. use of tools or techniques · c. things done differently · d. how difficulties were managed · e. areas of further development · f. future situations
a: >=2 positive outcomes · c: >=2 things done differently · e: >=2 areas of further development☐

safeguarding 'Please note' box (p57): situations must not negatively impact wellbeing; concerns go through the centre's safeguarding processes, communicated to learners as part of the session · tools in the plan chosen from those compared in 2.2.1 (p57)

Assessor checklist — LSk2 (Level 2)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
2.1.1Define what is meant by 'learning skills'—☐
2.1.2Describe a range of ways that people learn>=3 ways☐
2.1.3Describe a range of motivations to improve learning skills>=3 motivations☐
2.2.1Explain the importance of improving learning skills and the impact of lifelong learning—☐
2.2.2Compare ways of improving learning skills, reflecting on personal preferences>=3 ways of improving☐
2.3.1Create a plan to improve own learning skills
a. SMART targets · b. reasons for choosing targets · c. potential barriers to success · d. routes for support and guidance · e. resource requirements · f. a review point
a: >=2 SMART targets · b: >=2 reasons (1 per target) · c: >=2 barriers☐
2.4.1Use the planused over >=10 hours☐
2.5.1Evaluate personal progress in relation to learning skills
a. positive outcomes including targets met · b. things done differently to change the way you learn · c. how difficulties were managed · d. areas of further development · e. future situations
a: >=2 positive outcomes · b: >=2 things done differently · d: >=2 areas of further development☐

Assessor checklist — TmWkSk2 (Level 2)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
2.1.1Define what is meant by 'teamwork'—☐
2.1.2Explain the advantages and challenges of team working, illustrated with own or real-world examples>=3 advantages AND >=3 challenges☐
2.2.1Describe a range of features of effective teamwork, with a real-world example per feature>=3 features☐
2.3.1Create a plan for a teamwork activity
a. a range of SMART team goals · b. team members' roles, responsibilities and tasks · c. team ground rules · d. potential barriers to successful team working · e. routes for support and guidance · f. resources · g. a review point
a: >=3 SMART goals · goals, members, roles, responsibilities, tasks and ground rules decided WITH the team☐
2.4.1Use the planused over >=10 hours☐
2.5.1Evaluate personal progress in relation to team working
a. positive outcomes including own role in team goals · b. how challenges were managed · c. things done differently · d. areas of further development · e. future situations
a: >=2 positive outcomes · c: >=2 things · d: >=2 areas · e: >=2 situations☐

a team or group must have >=3 members (p61)

Assessor checklist — CrThSk2 (Level 2)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
2.1.1Define what is meant by 'critical thinking skills'—☐
2.1.2Explain why critical thinking is important—☐
2.1.3Describe characteristics of an effective critical thinker>=4 characteristics☐
2.1.4Describe a range of barriers to critical thinking>=3 barriers☐
2.2.1Compare a range of critical thinking tools or techniques, reflecting on own preferences>=3 tools/techniques in total☐
2.3.1Assess information for facts, opinions and assumptionsuse >=1 information source☐
2.3.2Assess information sources for credibility, accuracy and bias>=2 information sources☐
2.4.1Explain, with examples, primary and secondary research sources
a. primary research sources · b. secondary research sources
—☐
2.5.1Create a plan to improve own critical thinking skills
a. a topic for investigation · b. how critical thinking tools or techniques will be used · c. routes for support and guidance · d. resources, including potential information sources · e. a review point · f. how findings will be communicated
—☐
2.6.1Use the planused over >=10 hours☐
2.7.1Evaluate personal progress in relation to critical thinking
a. positive outcomes · b. use of tools or techniques · c. how difficulties were managed · d. areas of further development · e. future situations
a: >=2 positive outcomes · d: >=2 areas of further development☐

LO2.3 sources may relate to the planned LO2.5/2.6 activity (p63)

Assessor checklist — WellbLe2 (Level 2)

ACCriterion (condensed)MinimumMetDate / initials
2.1.1Describe what is meant by 'learner wellbeing'
a. emotional wellbeing · b. social wellbeing · c. physical wellbeing · d. mental wellbeing
one description per category☐
2.2.1Describe a range of factors that can affect a learner's wellbeing>=3 factors☐
2.2.2Explain how these factors can impact learning—☐
2.3.1Describe a range of ways learners can support their wellbeing while learning>=3 ways☐
2.3.2Compare techniques to improve wellbeing while learning, reflecting on personal preferences>=2 techniques☐
2.3.3Describe a range of people who can support learner wellbeing>=3 people☐
2.3.4Describe a range of services that can support learner wellbeing>=3 services☐
2.4.1Explain why mistakes are important for learning—☐
2.4.2Explain how mistakes can be positive for learner wellbeing, with examples—☐
2.5.1Create a plan to improve own wellbeing while learning
a. SMART targets · b. reasons for choosing the targets · c. routes for support and guidance · d. resources · e. a review point
a: >=2 SMART targets · b: >=2 reasons (1 per target)☐
2.6.1Use the planused over >=10 hours☐
2.7.1Evaluate personal progress in managing own wellbeing while learning
a. positive outcomes including targets met · b. changes to the way they view their own learner wellbeing · c. how difficulties during learning were managed · d. areas of further development · e. future situations
a: >=2 positive outcomes · b: >=2 changes · d: >=2 areas of further development☐

safeguarding 'Please note' box (p66): disclosures with a potential safeguarding concern go through the centre's safeguarding processes, communicated to learners as part of the session

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