WJEC
Level 1
QN: 601/3979/1
Curriculum Active
WJEC Level 1 Award In Essential Skills for Work and Life
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by WJEC. Classified as a Other Life Skills Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 260 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 1
Awarding Body
WJEC
Syllabus Units
22 Units
Guided Hours
260 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
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)
3
Contributing to Discussions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to follow and contribute to discussions. (C1.1)
4
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)
5
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.
6
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)
7
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)
8
Following Instructional and Explanatory Texts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand instructional texts. (C1.2)
- Understand explanatory texts. (C1.2)
9
Following Safe and Healthy Working Practices when Using ICT
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know and use safety measures when using ICT. (ICT1.1)
- Understand the need to backup copies of work. (ICT1.1)
- Understand security measures that need to be taken when using ICT. (ICT1.1)
- Know how to use the internet safely. (ICT1.1)
10
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)
11
Obtaining Information and Opinions from Texts
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand main points of texts.
12
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)
13
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)
14
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.
15
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)
16
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)
17
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)
18
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)
19
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)
20
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)
21
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)
22
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)
- 601/3979/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- WJEC
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014
- Operational End
- Feb 2029