Unit Award Scheme

PSE053 BEING A CRITICAL CONSUMER

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	state what is meant by 'impulse buying' and 'shopping' around	Student completed work
2	identify and explain three ways by which supermarkets seek to maximise sales	Student completed work
3	compare prices of three common household items from two different suppliers, eg local shop, supermarket, on-line retailer	Student completed work
4	identify three sources of information to assist with sensible buying, eg consumer magazines, price comparison websites	Student completed work
5	identify three circumstances where customers have a right to a refund on goods purchased in a shop and three circumstances in which they do not	Student completed work
6	identify two things customers can do if they are not satisfied with the way a shop deals with a complaint	Student completed work
7	identify two differences between a credit card and a debit card.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 August 2010Level - Entry Level