BTEC Level 3 National in Uniformed Protective Services PDF Past Paper 2020

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This is a past paper for Pearson BTEC Level 3 National in Uniformed Protective Services from 2020. It contains questions on government and protective services.

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National in Uniformed Protective Services Unit 6: Government and the Protective Services Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) For use with Diploma and Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services First teaching from January 2020 Issue 1 Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualificati...

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National in Uniformed Protective Services Unit 6: Government and the Protective Services Sample Assessment Materials (SAMs) For use with Diploma and Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services First teaching from January 2020 Issue 1 Edexcel, BTEC and LCCI qualifications Edexcel, 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 website at qualifications.pearson.com. Alternatively, you can get in touch with us using the details on our contact us page at qualifications.pearson.com/contactus About Pearson Pearson 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. 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ISBN 978 1 4469 6187 2 All the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Contents Paper 1 1 Sample marking grid 17 Please check the examination details below before entering your candidate information Candidate surname Other names Pearson BTEC Centre Number Learner Registration Number Level 3 Nationals Diploma, Extended Diploma Sample assessment materials for first teaching January 2020 Morning/Aft (Time: 1 hour 30 minutes) Paper Reference 12345/01 Uniformed Protective Services Unit 6: Government and the Protective Services You do not need any other materials. Total Marks Instructions Use black ink or ball-point pen. centrethe Fill in boxes at the top of this page with your name, number and learner registration number. Answer all questions. Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space than you need. Information The total mark for this paper is 70. The marks for each question are shown in brackets – use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question. Advice Read each question carefully before you start to answer it. Keep an eye on the time. Try to answer every question. Check your answers if you have time at the end. Turn over *S67230A0116* S67230A ©2020 Pearson Education Ltd. 1/ Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 1 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Answer ALL questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. 1 Protective services can be defined as statutory or non-statutory. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA (a) Define the term “statutory protective service”. 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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA (Total for Question 1 = 3 marks) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 2 2 *S67230A0216* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 2 The UK Government devolved powers to the Scottish parliament in 1998. (a) Explain the term “devolution”. 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(Total for Question 2 = 6 marks) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 3 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 *S67230A0316* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 3 Turn over 3 The UK Government is a representative democracy. (a) Define the term “democracy”. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA (1)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ The main functions of the UK parliament include making and changing laws and checking and challenging the work of the government at ministerial, departmental and service level. There are many government departments that work with the protective services. (b) Explain how the Ministry of Defence supports the work of one protective service. (2)........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Parliament has three central elements that allow it to perform these functions. One of these elements is the monarch. The monarch is responsible for giving Royal Assent. (c) Explain two other responsibilities of the monarch. 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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 5 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 *S67230A0516* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 5 Turn over The House of Lords and the House of Commons are involved in the law making process. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA (e) Discuss the contribution of the House of Lords to the law-making process. 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(Total for Question 3 = 19 marks) DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 6 6 *S67230A0616* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 4 Read the extract from a local newspaper and answer the questions below. The community in the quiet town of Onested took to the streets last night in a DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA demonstration about the increase of localised crime, including mobile phone thefts, vandalism and assaults. They are outraged that nothing seems to be happening to address these issues. They feel there is a complete lack of support from the protective services. Many people blame the lack of Police presence, the unpopular closure of the local police station, and other cuts to public services for the current situation. When asked for a comment, the Police Crime Commissioner said, “The community is not satisfied by the civilianisation of the Police”. The Government Minister responsible for Policing stated, “I am disappointed at the community’s response. We can’t blame austerity for current events in Onested. Police reform is working and national crime has fallen in the last five years, even with a reduced budget. The Police are more efficient and provide a better service than ever before.” (a) Identify the government department responsible for policing in England and Wales. 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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 7 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 *S67230A0716* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 7 Turn over (c) Explain two ways changes in public service funding may affect policing in and around Onested. 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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 8 8 *S67230A0816* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 The people of Onested held a demonstration in protest about the lack of support from the local protective services. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA (d) Explain two other ways that the public can respond to changes in government policy. 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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 9 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 *S67230A0916* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 9 Turn over In towns and cities across the UK, there has been a repetitive trend of similar incidents to these witnessed in Onested. As a result, the government is reviewing its policy on policing. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA (e) Assess the influence of non-governmental representations on how government forms its policy on policing. 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(Total for Question 4 = 24 marks) 10 10 *S67230A01016* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA BLAnk pAge DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 11 *S67230A01116* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 11 Turn over 5 Fire and Rescue authorities have seen a reduction in funding from central government. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA The National Audit Office published a report on income, spending and financial and service performance across Fire and Rescue authorities from 2010–11 to 2014–15. The report looked at what has changed over the time period. The key findings of the report are summarised in Table 1. 46 17% 23% number of Fire and estimated real-terms fall in number of primary Rescue authorities average reduction in fires in England from (stand-alone, county spending power of 2010–11 to 2014–15 and the London Fire and stand-alone Fire Emergency Planning authorities from 2010–11 Authority) to 2015–16 39% Fall in number of secondary fires, small fires largely confined to outdoor locations, in England from 2010–11 to 2014–15 22% Fall in number of fatalities in fires in England from 2010–11 to 2014–15 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 30% Reduction in audits and inspections carried out by fire and rescue authorities, 2010–11 to 2014–15 27% Reduction in personnel hours spent on fire safety checks carried out by fire and rescue authorities, 2010–11 to 2014–15 14% Reduction in full-time equivalent posts in fire and rescue authorities, 2010–11 to 2014–15 67% Real-terms increase in total reserves for stand-alone fire and rescue authorities, 2010–11 to 2014–15 Source: Impact of funding reductions on Fire and Rescue Services Summary A, National Audit Office, November 2015. Table 1 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 12 12 *S67230A01216* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 (a) Using the information in Table 1, discuss the implications of the report’s findings on the provision of Fire and Rescue services. 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DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 13 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 *S67230A01316* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 13 Turn over Audit reports are used to monitor service delivery and accountability. (b) Evaluate the effectiveness of audit reports in keeping Fire and Rescue authorities DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA accountable. 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(Total for Question 5 = 18 marks) TOTAL FOR pApeR = 70 MARkS DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA DO NOT WRITE IN THIS AREA 15 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 *S67230A01516* Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 15 16 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Unit 6: Government and the Protective Services – Sample marking grid General marking guidance All learners must receive the same treatment. Examiners must mark the first learner in exactly the same way as they mark the last. Mark grids should be applied positively. Learners must be rewarded for what they have shown they can do rather than be penalised for omissions. Examiners should mark according to the mark grid, not according to their perception of where the grade boundaries may lie. All marks on the mark grid should be used appropriately. All the marks on the mark grid are designed to be awarded. Examiners should always award full marks if deserved. Examiners should also be prepared to award zero marks if the learner’s response is not rewardable according to the mark grid. Where judgement is required, a mark grid will provide the principles by which marks will be awarded. When examiners are in doubt regarding the application of the mark grid to a learner’s response, a senior examiner should be consulted. Specific marking guidance for levels-based mark schemes Levels-based mark schemes (LBMS) have been designed to assess candidates’ work holistically. They consist of two parts: indicative content and levels-based descriptors. Indicative content reflects specific content-related points that candidates might make. Levels-based descriptors articulate the skills that candidates are likely to demonstrate in relation to the skills being assessed in the question. The levels represent the progression of these skills. When using a levels-based mark scheme, the ‘best fit’ approach should be used. Examiners should first make a holistic judgement on which band most closely matches candidates’ response and place it within that band. Candidates will be placed in the band that best describes their answer. The mark awarded within the band will be decided based on the quality of the answer in response to the level descriptor, and will be modified according to how securely all traits are displayed at that band. Marks will be awarded towards the top or bottom of that band, depending on how they have evidenced each of the descriptor bullet points. Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 17 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Question Answer Mark Number 1 a) Award one mark for a correct definition (1) A Public Service whose existence is required by an act of parliament. (1) Accept any other appropriate response. Question Answer Mark Number 1 b) Award one mark for each purpose, up to a maximum of two marks. (2) To respond to accidents/incidents/emergencies (1) To prevent crime/public disorder/accidents and injuries (1) To protect, serve and reassure (1). Accept any other appropriate response. Question Answer Mark Number 2 a) Award one mark for identification of term and one mark for linked (2) explanation, up to a maximum of two marks. Answers may refer to: Devolution is the transfer of various levels of power to the UK’s nations (1) so that these nations have more autonomy/ freedom to make national decisions (1). Accept any other appropriate response. Question Answer Mark Number 2 b) Award one mark for each responsibility and one mark for each (4) linked explanation, up to a maximum of four marks. (2+2) Answers may refer to: identifying health priorities for Scotland (1) to ensure that service delivery meets the needs of Scottish people (1) setting education policy (1) to raise achievement levels/an expected standard of education (1) establishing policy in relation to the environment (1) to ensure sustainability and access (1). Accept any other appropriate response. 18 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Question Answer Mark Number 3 a) Award one mark for a correct definition. (1) A political system where the population have a voice in the system. (1) Accept any other appropriate response. Question Answer Mark Number 3 b) Award one mark for identifying the protective service and one mark (2) for the linked explanation, up to a maximum of two marks. Answers may refer to: The Ministry of Defence supports the Royal Navy (1) by funding them to maintain their buildings and fleet/financing the building and maintenance of warships/to ensure that they have the capability to carry out their role (1). The Ministry of Defence supports the Royal Air Force (1) by ensuring they have correct resources to maintain their service provision/to ensure that they have the capability to carry out their role (1). Accept any other appropriate response. Question Answer Mark Number 3 c) Award one mark for each responsibility and one mark for each (4) linked explanation of what this involves, up to a maximum of four (2+2) marks. Answers may refer to: The monarch is head of state representing the country/receiving dignitaries from other countries (1) to foster international relation (1). The monarch invites the new prime minister to form a government (1) to allow the democratic process to continue (1). The monarch must remain politically neutral (1) which means (s)he must not favour one political party over another (1). Accept any other appropriate response. Do not accept Royal Assent as a responsibility. Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 19 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Question Answer Number 3 d) Responses may include the following: The role of the Executive: requires the support of the Prime Minister to progress the policy commissions green / white papers to outline the policy and seek opinions of interested parties members of the cabinet meet in committees to agree the policy ensure decisions made by the government are implemented by the civil service / government departments all ministers of the cabinet take collective responsibility for cabinet decisions ministers held accountable for their departments performance. The separation of powers requires that the membership of the three powers must be separate: Executive: The government, the Prime Minister, the cabinet and other ministers (Develop policies and propose legislation) Legislative: Parliament, members of the House of Commons and House of Lords (To debate proposed legislation and enact laws) Judiciary: Judges (interpret and apply legislation in line with the intention of Parliament, in addition to developing common law) that one of the three powers does not control the work of another. The executive consists of the following: the government who oversee the work of the executive. the Prime Minister being the head of the government The cabinet which is made up of minsters who are head of their specific government departments. other ministers who may have specific responsibilities all official and public authorities that govern the UK. Accept any other appropriate response. Level Mark Descriptor 0 No rewardable material 1 1-2 Demonstrates isolated elements of knowledge and understanding of relevant information; there will be major gaps or omissions. Occasional evidence of application and links between relevant information; few of the points made will be relevant to the context in the question. Displays a limited discussion that contains generic assertions rather than considering different/individual aspects and the relationship between them. 2 3-4 Demonstrates some accurate knowledge and understanding of relevant information, with only minor gaps or omissions Evidence of application and links between relevant information; some of the points made will be relevant to the context in the question, but the link will not always be clear Displays a partially developed discussion that considers some different/individual aspects and some consideration of how they interrelate, but not always in a sustained way. 3 5-6 Demonstrates mostly accurate and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant information. 20 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Level Mark Descriptor Evidence of thorough, detailed application and links between relevant information; most of the points made will be relevant to the context in the question, and there will be clear links. Displays a well-developed and logical discussion that clearly considers a range of different/individual aspects and considers how they interrelate, in a sustained way. Question Answer Number 3 e) Responses may include the following: House of Lords role in the stages in the law- making process. Contribution the House of Lords makes to the process: Membership of the House of Lords will have a number of former Government ministers with experience of affairs relating to a range of policy areas Brings a wealth of experience when considering the proposed law View the proposals independently of House of Commons / Government Lords are free to consider the matter free from influence of constituents Can make decisions without having to consider the electoral consequences Free to question the Government policy Can stand up against public opinion / Government on populist issues Members are less likely to follow party political lines and so will vote on the merit of the case Accept any other appropriate response. Level Mark Descriptor 0 No rewardable material 1 1-2 Demonstrates isolated elements of knowledge and understanding of relevant information; there will be major gaps or omissions. Occasional evidence of application and links between relevant information; few of the points made will be relevant to the context in the question. Displays a limited discussion that contains generic assertions rather than considering different/individual aspects and the relationship between them. 2 3-4 Demonstrates some accurate knowledge and understanding of relevant information, with only minor gaps or omissions. Evidence of application and links between relevant information; some of the points made will be relevant to the context in the question, but the link will not always be clear. Displays a partially developed discussion that considers some different/individual aspects and some consideration of how they interrelate, but not always in a sustained way. 3 5-6 Demonstrates mostly accurate and detailed knowledge and understanding of relevant information. Evidence of thorough, detailed application and links between relevant information; most of the points made will be relevant to the context in the question, and there will be clear links. Displays a well-developed and logical discussion that clearly Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 21 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Level Mark Descriptor considers a range of different/individual aspects and considers how they interrelate, in a sustained way. Question Answer Mark Number 4 a) Award one mark for a correct answer. (1) Home office. Accept any other appropriate response. Question Answer Mark Number 4 b) Award one mark for the identified role and one mark for detail (2) linked to the role, up to a maximum of two marks. The role of the PCCs is to be the voice of the people/hold the police to account (1) by reviewing their performance of key indicators (1). Accept any other appropriate response. Question Answer Mark Number 4 c) Award one mark for each way and one mark for each linked (6) explanation with one further mark for an extension, up to a maximum of six marks. Police station closure will result in fewer police officers/less police presence (1) which may result increased pressure on the remaining officers/civilian staff/stretched (1) which will lower morale (1). Restructuring the service (1) by increasing the number of voluntary staff (1) so there may be heightened risk/ a lack of expertise/competence (1). Increase of civilianisation (1) by increased use of private security companies/providers (1) may result in loss of confidence in the police services/delegation of responsibility (1). Accept any other appropriate response. Question Answer Mark Number 4 d) Award one mark for each way and one mark for each linked (6) explanation with one further mark for an extension, up to a (3+3) maximum of six marks. 22 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Contacting local MP/Councillor (1) with a view to presenting your argument (1) pressurising your MP to take action (1) Set up an online petition (1) to galvanise support (1) which would trigger a debate in parliament (1) Public meeting (1) which could lead to further action (1) which would raise awareness/attract media attention (1). Accept any other appropriate response. Question Answer Number 4 e) Responses may include the following: Opposition members of parliament participation of members in cross - parliamentary committees, MPs may oppose on party political grounds. Pressure groups those with a vested interest may lobby members of parliament. Charities/Third sector likely to present a case for victims/vulnerable people/those affected directly by the policies. Local Authorities feedback to government on the impacts on local areas/local communities. Police Organisations Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPOs) Police Federation Police Commissioner. Accept any other appropriate response. Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials 23 Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Level Mark Descriptor 0 No rewardable material 1 1-3 Demonstrates isolated elements of knowledge and understanding of relevant information; there will be major gaps or omissions. Provides little evidence of application and links between relevant information; most of the evidence is presented as basic description of information rather than as an assessment. A judgement/judgements may be presented, but will be generic assertions rather than supported by evidence. Demonstrates little or no evidence of logical reasoning, clarity and appropriate sector-specific language. 2 4-6 Demonstrates accurate knowledge and understanding of relevant information with only minor gaps or omissions. Evidence of application demonstrating some links and interrelationships between factors, leading to a judgement/judgements being made. A partial assessment is presented and the judgement/ judgements expressed are partially supported. Demonstrates the use of logical reasoning, clarity, and appropriate sector-specific language. 3 7-9 Demonstrates accurate and thorough knowledge and understanding of relevant information. Evidences thorough application containing clear links and interrelationships between factors leading to a judgement/judgements being made. Displays a well-developed and balanced assessment leading to rationalised judgements. Demonstrates the consistent use of logical reasoning, clarity, and appropriate sector-specific language. 24 Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nationals in Uniformed Protective Services – Unit 6 – Final Sample Assessment Materials Issue 1 – February 2020 © Pearson Education Limited 2020 Question Answer Number 5 a) Responses may include the following: reduction in number of primary fires reduction in number of secondary fires fall in the number of fatalities reduced audit inspections reduced hours spent on safety checks reduction in full- time staffing increase in reserves. Implications may include: The significant reduction of fires in general and the number of fatalities because of fires, reduces the bargaining power of the authorities, less fires equals less firefighters. Reduction in audits could mean the authorities are not getting the feedback from the public to enable them to assess their safety concerns and implement them in future planning. Reduction of inspections by the authorities may mean that some buildings and equipment including vehicles may be getting beyond their useful life. They may also be missing some discipline issues with staff. Reduction in hours spent carrying out fire safety checks may be a missed opportunity to reduce fires and fatalities even further. Reduction in full time posts will have an impact on the amount of hours that can be spent on fire checks and fitting of smoke alarms. Accept any other appropriate response. Level Mark Descriptor 0 No rewardable material 1 1-2 Demonstrates isolated elements of knowledge and understanding of relevant information; there will be major gaps or omissions. Occasional evidence of application and links between relevant information; few of the points made will be relevant to the context in the question. Displays a limited discussion that contains generic assertions rather than considering different/

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