SEFL
Unit Title:
Unit Level:
Unit Credit Value:
GLH:
AIM Awards Unit Code:
Unique Reference
Number:
Economic Activity
Two
3
24
RF4/2/EA/009
H/504/9730
This unit has 4 learning outcomes
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will:
The learner can:
1. Understand different classifications of
economic activity
1.1. Describe the difference in employment
structures between less economically
developed countries (LEDC) and more
economically developed countries (MEDC)
1.2. Explain the use of classifications of
economic activity
1.3. Describe the relationship between
economic sectors and levels of
development
2. Understand de-industrialisation in the
European Union
2.1. Describe the relationship between deindustrialisation and levels of
development
2.2. Describe the process of deindustrialisation in the UK and the EU
3. Understand the changing location of
tertiary economic activity in the UK
3.1. Explain how service industries may be
classified
3.2. Identify the costs and benefits of the
changing location of UK retailing
3.3. Outline factors that determine the
location of a business / science park
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Unit Title:
Unit Level:
Unit Credit Value:
GLH:
AIM Awards Unit Code:
Unique Reference
Number:
Economic Activity
Two
3
24
RF4/2/EA/009
H/504/9730
LEARNING OUTCOMES
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
The learner will:
The learner can:
4. Understand industrial change in LEDCs
4.1. Use a graphical technique to illustrate the
growth of manufacturing in LEDCs
4.2. Give an account of the growth of the
“tiger economy” in LEDCs with particular
reference to multinational companies
4.3. Explain the uneven distribution of
multinational company investment in
LEDCs
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SEFL
Unit Title:
Unit Level:
Unit Credit Value:
GLH:
AIM Awards Unit Code:
Unique Reference
Number:
Economic Activity
Two
3
24
RF4/2/EA/009
H/504/9730
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Specific Requirements for Assessment and delivery of this unit.
ASSESSMENT AND DELIVERY INFORMATION
Centre devised assessment tasks should be approved by the internal verifier for the course before
delivery takes place in order to ensure the assessment is fit for purpose and meets the standards
required.
Unit Summary
The purpose of this unit is to introduce learners to the classifications of economic activity and the
effects of such activity in more economically developed countries and more economically
developed countries (MEDC).
Indicative Content
Learning Outcome 1
1.1 Describe: use at least two examples of both less economically developed countries
(LEDC) and more economically developed countries (MEDCs).
Learning Outcome 3
3.3 Factors: a minimum of three factors must be outlined.
Delivery Requirements/Recommendations
Assessment tasks will be devised to meet the needs of the learning group and to cover all the
criteria.
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Unit Title:
Unit Level:
Unit Credit Value:
GLH:
AIM Awards Unit Code:
Unique Reference
Number:
Economic Activity
Two
3
24
RF4/2/EA/009
H/504/9730
Owner:
AIM Awards
Unit Grading Structure
PASS
Sector Subject Areas (SSA)
3.4 Environmental Conservation
Unit Review Date (dd/mm/yyyy)
28/02/2018
Availability for Use
Shared
Restricted organisations
N/A
Assessment Guidance
N/A
Equivalences
N/A
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