Unit 3 is internally assessed and contributes 25% of the diploma. Which option describes this?

• A. Externally assessed unit, 25% of diploma
• B. Externally assessed unit, 25% or 50% of certificate
• C. Internally assessed unit, 25% of diploma
• D. Internally assessed unit, 25% or 50% of certificate

Answer: (C)

The key idea is understanding how units are assessed and weighed in the WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma. An internally assessed unit is one where the work is completed under the teacher or centre's supervision and marked internally, with moderation to ensure standards. If a unit contributes 25% to the diploma, it means that unit’s outcome makes up a quarter of the overall diploma grade. In this qualification structure, some units feed into the diploma with specific weightings, while others might feed into a certificate (with potentially different percentages). So describing the unit as internally assessed and contributing 25% to the diploma matches both the mode of assessment and the unit’s weighting. The other options would imply external assessment or a weighting related to the certificate, which doesn’t fit the given description.