WJEC
    Entry Level
    QN: 601/3977/8
    Curriculum Active

    WJEC Entry Level Award In Essential Skills for Work and Life (Entry 3)

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by WJEC. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 760 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Entry Level
    Awarding Body
    WJEC
    Syllabus Units
    44 Units
    Guided Hours
    760 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Calculations with Measurements

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to specify and describe a practical activity, problem or task requiring calculations using measurements. (N1.1)
    • Be able to calculate within a measurement system. (N1.2)
    • Be able to use measurements to find properties of shapes. (N1.2)
    • Be able to apply results of calculations using measurements. (N1.3)
    2

    Calculations with Whole Numbers

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know data needed to solve a problem with whole numbers. (NE3.1)
    • Understand the value of whole numbers. (NE3.2)
    • Be able to perform calculations with whole numbers to solve a problem. (NE3.2)
    • Be able to interpret and present the results of calculations involving whole numbers. (NE3.3)
    3

    Collecting and Presenting Information Graphically

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to collect
    • organise and present data for a specific purpose. (NE3.1, NE3.3)
    4

    Collection and Presentation of Data

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to collect
    • organise and present data for a specific purpose. (N1.1)
    • Know ways of describing data. (N1.2,1.3)
    5

    Completing Forms

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand a range of language used on forms.
    • Be able to complete a paper based form. (CE3.3)
    • Be able to complete a form electronically. (CE3.3, ICTE3.2)
    • Understand precautions that must be taken when completing online forms.
    6

    Contributing to Discussions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to follow and contribute to discussions. (C1.1)
    7

    Developing and Presenting Information Using ICT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to enter and edit information using ICT. (ICT1.3)
    • Be able to organise information according to purpose. (ICT1.3)
    • Be able to develop and amend information. (ICT1.3)
    • Be able to use ICT to present information for a purpose and an audience. (ICT1.3)
    8

    Developing Writing Skills - Report

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to write using punctuation, grammar and spelling.
    • Be able to plan, draft and proof read a report suitable for the purpose and audience.
    9

    Discussion Skills

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to contribute to discussions. (CE3.1)
    • Be able to follow the main points of discussions. (CE3.1)
    • Be able to use the outcomes of discussions. (CE3.1)
    10

    Extracting Data

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to select relevant information from graphs, charts, tables and diagrams for a specific purpose. (N1.1 )
    • Understand that the presentation of data can influence interpretation. (N1.1 )
    • Be able to use information obtained from graphs, charts, tables and diagrams. (N1.2, 1.3)
    11

    Finding, Selecting and Exchanging Information Using ICT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand that the choice of ICT sources will depend on the task. (ICT1.1)
    • Be able to use ICT and other sources to locate and select information. (ICT1.2)
    • Be able to enter and save information. (ICT1.2)
    • Be able to send, receive and respond to ICT based information. (ICT1.2)
    12

    Following Instructional and Explanatory Texts

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand instructional texts. (C1.2)
    • Understand explanatory texts. (C1.2)
    13

    Following Safe and Healthy Working Practices when Using ICT

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand safety measures that need to be taken when using ICT.
    • Be able to back up work.
    • Understand safety measures needed when using PINs and passwords.
    • Understand how to use the internet safely.
    14

    Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to specify and describe a practical activity, problem or task involving fractions, decimals and percentages. (N1.1)
    • Be able to perform calculations involving decimal numbers in practical situations. (N1.2)
    • Be able to apply knowledge of fractions. (N1.2)
    • Be able to apply knowledge of percentages. (N1.2)
    • Know strategies for checking answers to calculations. (N1.2)
    • Be able to interpret the results of calculations involving decimals, fractions and percentages. (N1.3)
    15

    Obtaining Information and Opinions from Texts

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand main points of texts.
    16

    Obtaining Information Orally

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to listen for information from instructions and explanations. (CE3.1)
    • Be able to use spoken language to ask for information. (CE3.1)
    • Be able to follow spoken narratives and accounts of events. (CE3.1)
    17

    Preparing to Write

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand that the way writing is organised will depend on purpose and audience. (CE3.3)
    • Be able to plan writing. (CE3.3)
    • Understand that choice of language will vary according to purpose and audience. (CE3.3)
    • Be able to draft writing. (CE3.3)
    18

    Probability

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand that probability is an expression of likelihood. (N1.2)
    • Be able to apply knowledge of probability. (N1.2,1.3)
    19

    Providing Information Orally

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand that the spoken language used will depend on the situation. (CE3.1)
    • Be able to use spoken language to provide information. (CE3.1)
    • Be able to convey opinions orally. (CE3.1)
    20

    Ratios and Proportions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to specify and describe a practical activity, problem or task involving use of ratio and proportion. (N1.1)
    • Be able to apply knowledge of ratio as the number of parts. (N1.2)
    • Be able to apply knowledge of direct proportion as the same rate of increase and decrease. (N1.2)
    21

    Reading for a Purpose

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to recognise different purposes of text. (CE3.2)
    • Understand the language of instructional texts. (CE3.2)
    22

    Reading for Information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to locate sources of required information. (CE3.2)
    • Be able to use key words to locate information. (CE3.2)
    • Be able to use organisational features to locate information. (CE3.2)
    • Be able to obtain information from texts. (CE3.2)
    23

    Reading for Purpose

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how language and other textual features are used to achieve different purposes.
    • Understand that strategies for obtaining information will vary according to text and purpose.
    24

    Reading Graphical Material

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to obtain information from graphical material. (NE3.1)
    25

    Speaking and Listening, Providing and Receiving Information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand and respond to spoken language in a range of contexts. (C1.1)
    • Be able to speak to communicate facts and opinions in a range of contexts. (C1.1)
    26

    Strategies for Reading

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use prior knowledge to engage with the meaning of text. (CE3.2)
    • Be able to use strategies to work out the meaning of unfamiliar words. (CE3.2)
    • Be able to use organisational features of texts. (CE3.2)
    27

    Using Fractions and Decimals

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to use fractions in everyday contexts. (NE3.2)
    • Be able to recognise and use equivalent fractions. (NE3.2)
    • Be able to use decimals in everyday contexts. (NE3.2)
    • Be able to use a calculator to calculate using decimals. (NE3.2)
    28

    Using ICT Systems

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand a practical problem or given task requiring the use of ICT. (ICT1.1)
    • Be able to use hardware, software and onscreen icons for a specific purpose. (ICT1.1)
    • Be able to save and retrieve data. (ICT1.2)
    • Be able to solve problems occurring when using ICT. (ICT1.1)
    29

    Using Measurements

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to specify and describe a practical activity, problem or task involving measure. (N1.1)
    • Be able to estimate and measure. (N1.1)
    • Be able to apply data from measurements. (N1.3)
    30

    Using Money

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand practical problems or tasks involving money. (NE3.1)
    • Be able to make estimates of calculations involving money. (NE3.2)
    • Be able to use calculations to solve problems involving money. (NE3.2)
    • Be able to use a calculator when working with money. (NE3.2)
    • Be able to interpret the results of calculations involving money. (NE3.2)
    31

    Using Shape

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know vocabulary used to describe shapes. (NE3.2)
    • Be able to solve practical problems involving 2D and 3D shapes. (NE3.1, NE3.2, NE3.3)
    32

    Using Time

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to specify and describe a practical activity, problem or task involving time. (N1.1)
    • Know how to acquire data regarding time. (N1.1)
    • Be able to calculate using time. (N1.2)
    • Be able to interpret the results of calculations involving time. (N1.3)
    33

    Whole Numbers, Problem Solving and Calculations

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to specify and describe a practical activity, problem or task involvingwhole numbers. (N1.1)
    • Be able to perform calculations involving whole numbers in practical situations. (N1.2)
    • Recognise negative numbers. (N1.1, 1.2)
    • Be able to interpret and apply the results of calculations involving whole numbers. (N1.3)
    34

    Writing to Communicate Information

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan texts that communicate information. (C1.3)
    • Be able to draft texts that communicate information. (C1.3)
    • Be able to check own texts for accuracy, meaning and organisation. (C1.3)
    35

    Writing to Communicate Opinions

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand that written materials may express facts and opinions.
    • Be able to plan for communicating opinions. (CE3.3)
    • Be able to provide opinions in writing to suit a specific purpose. (CE3.3)
    36

    Writing to Describe

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan texts for a specific purpose. (C1.3)
    • Be able to draft descriptive texts. (C1.3 )
    • Be able to check own texts for technical accuracy, meaning and organisation. (C1.3)
    37

    Writing to Persuade

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to plan persuasive texts. (C1.3)
    • Be able to draft texts that persuade. (C1.3)
    • Be able to revise text for accuracy and meaning. (C1.3)

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/3977/8
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    WJEC
    Qualification Type
    Other Life Skills Qualification
    Operational Start
    Aug 2014
    Operational End
    Feb 2029

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