QQI Level 5 5N2746 Biology Assignment Brief 2026 | Chevron College

5N2746 Assignment Brief

Assessment briefs may be designed to allow the learner to make use of a wide range of media in presenting assessment evidence, as appropriate. Quality assured procedures must be in place to ensure the reliability of learner evidence.

Assignment 1 – Examination- Theory (50%)

The examination will be undertaken at the end of the programme module, the duration of which will be 2 hours.

The learner will be required to sit an examination at the end of the programme module. The examination will be theory-based, requiring the learner to recall information based on the variety of Learning outcomes listed under Learning outcomes for Level 5 Biology.

The examination will be divided into two sections:

Section A (2marks each), to include

• 10 questions, the learner will be required to attempt all questions
• Section A questions may take the form of, for example
• Multiple choice questions
• True/False
• Short answer
• Matching

 Section B (10 marks each) to include

• 3 questions, , the learner will be required to attempt all questions
• Section B questions may take the form of, for example
• Essay
• Probing
• Structured
• Affective
• Higher order

Evidence for this assessment technique may take the form of written, oral, audio, visual or digital evidence or any combination of these. Any audio, video or digital evidence must be provided in a suitable format.

All instructions for the learner must be clearly outlined in an examination.

Assignment 2 – Skills Demonstration (25%)

Skills demonstrations may be carried out over the duration of the programme module. The learner will be required to complete 5 skills demonstrations.

The Skills Demonstration will assess specified skills mastered by the learner over the duration of the module, to include

Planning and preparation

• Use of correct equipment
• Safe work practices
• Care of equipment
• Evaluation of work

Techniques

• Handling /assembly of equipment
• Following instruction
• Accuracy of measurements and or observations.

Evidence for this assessment technique may take the form of written, oral, graphic, audio, visual or digital evidence, or any combination of these. Any audio, video or digital evidence must be provided in a suitable format.

All instructions for the learner must be clearly outlined in an assessment brief

Assignment 3 – Learner Record (25%)

The learner record may be carried out over the duration of the programme module. It will include evidence of 5 practical experiments or investigations undertaken by the learner.

The Learner record will be evidenced by completion of the following tasks

Planning and preparation to include

• Clear Aim
• Objectives
• Observation of safe practice
• Use of correct equipment

 Techniques to include

• Clear and logical procedure
• Correct handling of equipment

Interpretation to include

• Accurate record of results/observations
• Comprehensive analysis of results

Evidence for this assessment technique may take the form of written, oral, graphic, audio, visual or digital evidence, or any combination of these. Any audio, video or digital evidence must be provided in a suitable format.

All instructions for the learner must be clearly outlined in an assessment brief

Learning Outcomes of Level 5 5N2746

Learners will be able to:

1. Identify a range of plant and animal cell types, outlining the structure and functions of major organelles and the fundamentals of cellular respiration.
2. Explain the functions of a variety of cell types, differentiating between mitosis and meiosis.
3. Explain the factors that influence photosynthesis and transpiration.
4. Outline the life cycle of bacterium, fungus and virus including examining the structure of each.
5. Describe the main pathogenic agent infection pathways.
6. Describe the role of bacteria in a variety of industrial processes, including citric acid, methane production and cheese production.
7. Explain the basic structure and function of DNA and RNA and the effects of mutation on gene expression and the role of mutation in natural selection and evolution.
8. Outline the genotypes and phenotypes of the four blood groups and demonstrate the importance of compatibility in blood transfusion.
9. Describe the role of genetic engineering in the manufacture of a variety of industrial products and the production of plant varieties resistant to pests and disease.
10. Explain the basic structure and function of the antibody molecule.
11. Describe a breeding programme used to improve a specific crop and one used to improve a specific animal or product.
12. Discuss the plants and animals found in a specified habitat using a range of keys.
13. Discuss the effects of common physical hazards on the human body and the appropriate safety precautions necessary to minimise hazards including use of common hazard symbols.
14. Outline the rights and responsibilities of employers and employees under health and safety legislation.
15. Use a variety of field work techniques to estimate the number and distribution of plants and animals, analysing the results and identifying the effects of changes on this environment.
16. Apply Mendals laws of inheritance to mono and dihybrid crosses.
17. Select tools and techniques to culture, isolate and inoculate micro-organisms, identifying the main pathogenic agent pathways.
18. Carry out biological experiments or investigations in a scientifically accurate and methodical manner.
19. Maintain laboratory reports within planned timelines and deadlines on experiments and investigations