Unit Award Scheme

PSE054 BEING A CRITICAL CONSUMER

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have

Evidence needed

demonstrated the ability to

1state what is meant by 'impulse buying' and 'shopping around'Student completed work
2outline three ways by which supermarkets seek to maximise salesStudent completed work
3research and compare prices of five common household items from three different suppliers, eg local shops, supermarkets, on-line retailersStudent completed work
4identify four sources of information to assist with sensible buying, eg consumer magazines, price comparison websitesStudent completed work
5identify three circumstances in which customers have a right to a refund on goods purchased in a shop and three circumstances in which they do notStudent completed work
6identify two things customers can do if they are not satisfied with the way a shop deals with a complaintStudent completed work
7outline the key differences between credit, debit and store cardsStudent completed work
8state what is meant by APR.Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 17 August 2010Level - Level One