Unit 1, LO.

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Part A (Band 1) up to 8 marks available

Describe a key engineering achievement in the 19th, 20th and 21st centuries. Social (how it
affected people and society) and economic factors must be referred to. To achieve full marks
details such as dates, key people involved, and details of what was actually achieved must be
given.
NOTE: An engineering achievement is used to identify a milestone in human history made possible by
engineering, for example landing on the moon.
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19 Century:

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Part B (Band 2 & 3) up to 12 marks available

What developments in technology had to be made in order for the described achievements in
Part A to be realised? Also, describe how these developments impacted people and
companies both socially and economically?
Note: for full marks reference to particular communities or industries impacted by the developments must be
mentioned.

Achievement from 19th century ____________________________________

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Achievement from 20th century ____________________________________

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Unit 1, LO.4
Part A (Band 1) up to 4 marks available
Describe 4 key responsibilities of employers and employees as defined in the current
Employment Act. They do not need to be engineering specific.
To help you, listed below are the main general topics in employment responsibilities and rights.
1) Health and safety
3) Contracts of employment

2) Discrimination
4) Employment rights act

Employers responsibilities
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Employees responsibilities

Part B (Band 2) up to 3 marks available

You are about to start work at an engineering company; using the current employment
legislation, give two responsibilities that are specific to engineering. Give one employer and
one employee responsibility.
Comment on why you think we need legislation in the workplace.
Engineering specific employer responsibility
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Engineering specific employee responsibility
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Why legislation is needed.
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Part C (Band 3) up to 3 marks available

Suggest ways in which an employer can encourage its employees to work in accordance with
their responsibilities (Employment legislation).
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