Getting to know your Wave 3 qualification – Introducing our ‘Quick Guides’
As we continue to lead the way in qualification reform 鈥 becoming the first awarding body to have several qualifications approved as part of Wave 3 of the National 14鈥16 qualifications by Qualifications Wales 鈥 our subject teams have developed individual qualification 鈥楺uick Guides鈥 to provide a clear and accessible overview of these exciting new qualifications.
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Commenting on the launch of the guides, Sophie Dobbs, Regional Representative, said:聽 鈥淲e are delighted that several of our Wave 3 qualifications have now been approved by Qualifications Wales and look forward to publishing the full specifications in September.听 We understand that centres are keen to learn more about these new qualifications. Our 鈥楺uick Guides鈥 provide the perfect introduction, outlining the key features of each qualification, including structure and assessment approaches.鈥澛 |
鈥楺uick Guides鈥 are available for our Personal Project and Skills Suite, VCSEs, General Foundation Qualifications (GFQs), and Work Related Foundation Qualifications (WRFQs). To access your 鈥楺uick Guide鈥 visit the following webpage.
Individual guides to support you聽
Due to regulatory requirements, approved specifications cannot be published until September. In the meantime, our individual 鈥楺uick Guides鈥 outline: 聽
- The purpose and overview of the qualification聽
- Qualification structure聽
- Target learner profile聽
- Assessment approach聽
These guides can be used alongside the draft specifications, which will be published shortly. 聽
Please note that for qualifications not yet approved, the information included within the 鈥楺uick Guides鈥 remains subject to regulatory approval from Qualifications Wales.听
Additional support on your doorstep聽
In addition to our 鈥楺uick Guides鈥, Sophie Dobbs, Regional Representative is available to support your centre in learning more about these new qualifications.听
Sessions are available both face-to-face and online, providing a detailed overview of the new suite of qualifications and an opportunity to discuss how they can be implemented within your curriculum.听
To find out more or to book a session, please email: wave3@wjec.co.uk聽 聽
Upcoming support聽
We will shortly be announcing a comprehensive package of free support to assist with the delivery of these qualifications, including:聽
- High-quality digital resources聽
- Professional learning opportunities聽
Further details will be shared soon.
Approved qualifications聽
The following specifications have also been approved by Qualifications Wales for first teaching from September 2027:聽
Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 Personal Project聽
- Personal Project聽
Level 1 / 2 VCSEs聽
- Built Environment聽
- Creative and Media Production, and Technology聽
- Hospitality and Catering聽
- Travel and Tourism聽
Entry Level/Level 1 Foundation聽
- Core 颁测尘谤补别驳听
- 颁测尘谤补别驳听
- Design and Technology聽
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Further information
To find out more about our new suite of Made-for-Wales Wave 3 qualifications visit our bespoke聽web area.听
If you have any questions, please contact us at鈥wave3@wjec.co.uk聽 聽聽