RH43AA37G HSP Non-Infectious Disease TA1 Brief 2026

Grading Standard 1: Knowledge and Understanding

Guidance

Merit
The student, student’s work or performance:

a. generally demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge appropriately in a given context showing breadth OR depth of knowledge in responding to the demands of the unit,
with
b. a very good understanding and use of:
• facts
• ideas
• practices

Facts
Demonstrates a very good understanding of the causes, characteristics, and biological effects of selected non-infectious diseases (e.g. cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes). Accurately uses scientific terminology to describe key facts about symptoms, risk factors, and body systems affected.

Ideas
Applies relevant ideas to explain how lifestyle, environment, and genetics contribute to the development and progression of non-infectious diseases. Draws logical connections between prevention strategies and improved health outcomes, showing good interpretation of concepts.

Practices
Shows a very good understanding of practical approaches to diagnosis, management, and prevention of non-infectious diseases. Explains how specific treatments or health campaigns aim to reduce disease impact, linking ideas to real-world healthcare practice.

Distinction 
The student, student’s work or performance:

a. consistently demonstrates the ability to apply knowledge appropriately in a given context showing breadth OR depth of knowledge in responding to the demands of the unit,
with
b. an excellent understanding and use of:
• facts
• ideas
• practices

Facts
Demonstrates excellent command of scientific facts related to non-infectious diseases, including detailed knowledge of causes, progression, and impacts on multiple body systems. Integrates terminology with accuracy and consistency throughout.

Ideas
Applies ideas with insight and precision to explore how personal, societal, and environmental factors interact in disease development. Consistently connects theory to practice, using examples and case studies to support conclusions.

Practices
Demonstrates excellent understanding of prevention, diagnosis, and treatment strategies. Evaluates the effectiveness of public health initiatives and medical interventions, showing a clear grasp of how theory informs healthcare delivery.

Grading Standard 2: Subject Specific Skills

Guidance

Merit
The student, student’s work or performance:
a. generally demonstrates an ability in selecting and using skills as required by the unit,
with
b. very good levels of:
• accuracy
• reasoning
• insight

Accuracy
Demonstrates very good accuracy when applying key knowledge related to non-infectious diseases. Information used is factually correct, relevant, and clearly supports the task (e.g. applying accurate biological explanations of cardiovascular disease or diabetes in context).

Reasoning and Insight
Applies logical reasoning to health-related scenarios, showing a very good understanding of causes, effects, and management of non-infectious conditions. Shows insight into the wider implications for individuals and public health, drawing connections between lifestyle factors, disease outcomes, and health interventions.

Distinction
The student, student’s work or performance:
a. consistently demonstrates an ability in selecting and using skills as required by the unit,
with
b. excellent levels of:
• accuracy
• reasoning
• insight

Accuracy
Demonstrates excellent accuracy in the use and application of subject knowledge across a range of relevant contexts. Accurately integrates biological detail with real-life examples or current data, with no significant errors or omissions.

Reasoning and Insight
Shows excellent reasoning by clearly analysing cause-effect relationships and evaluating responses to non-infectious diseases. Demonstrates deep insight into the biological, social, and preventative aspects of disease, drawing sophisticated conclusions about impact, risk, and management strategies.

Grading Standard 3: Transferable Skills

Guidance

Merit
The student, student’s work or performance:

a. demonstrates very good communication and/or presentation skills evidenced by the use and/or selection of:
• grammar
• spelling and punctuation

b. demonstrates autonomy and/or independence evidenced by a very good ability to:
• conduct independent research
• manage time

c. generally adheres to academic and/or professional conventions in use of technical/specialist language and/or format in responding to the instructions set out in the assignment brief.

Communication and Independence
Uses grammar, spelling, and punctuation with a very good level of accuracy, resulting in clear and coherent written work (e.g. in describing disease causes or risk factors). Demonstrates a very good ability to conduct independent research using credible sources and manages time effectively to meet the requirements of the brief.

Academic Conventions
Generally adheres to academic conventions, including the use of technical language related to non-infectious diseases (e.g. terms like hypertension, atherosclerosis, or insulin resistance) and appropriate referencing of sources in line with the instructions provided.

Distinction
The student, student’s work or performance:

a. demonstrates excellent communication and/or presentation skills evidenced by the use and/or selection of:
• grammar
• spelling and punctuation

b. demonstrates autonomy and/or independence evidenced by an excellent ability to:

• conduct independent research
• manage time

c. consistently adheres to academic and/or professional conventions in use of technical/specialist language and/or format in responding to the instructions set out in the assignment brief.

Communication and Independence
Demonstrates excellent written communication, with consistent and accurate use of grammar, UK spelling, and punctuation. Shows high levels of independence in research and time management, producing well-structured, fully completed work supported by appropriate sources and submitted within deadlines.

Academic Conventions
Consistently adheres to academic and professional conventions, integrating technical and specialist terminology fluently and referencing sources accurately and consistently, in line with the expectations outlined in the assignment brief.

Assessment Criteria not met:

Instructions:

Include word count where appropriate.

Deadline:

Please upload resubmitted work on a separate document titled ‘Resubmission’.

Date work resubmitted:

AC

The learner can:

Date Achieved

1^st submission

Re-submission

1.1

Summarise the causes and effects of a named non-infectious diseases, including
(a) auto immune disease

(b) inherited disorder or disease
(c) congenital disorder

1.2

Compare the physiological impacts of non-infectious diseases on different body systems.

2.1

Explain the epidemiology of a disease which is considered to have multi-factorial causes.

2.2

Evaluate a health promotion campaign which attempts to reduce the incidence of this disease.

3.1

Explain ways in which two non-infectious diseases are prevented and/or treated.

3.2

Evaluate the effectiveness of how 2 non-infectious diseases are prevented and/or treated