WJEC
Level 3
QN: 601/3982/1
Curriculum Active
WJEC Level 3 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: 84 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
WJEC
Syllabus Units
7 Units
Guided Hours
84 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Calculations with Measure
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to apply formulae in calculations involving measure. (N3.1, N3.2)
- Understand how the principles of proportional change can be applied to problems involving shape and measure. (N3.1, N3.2, N3.3)
2
Critical Reading
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to identify the main points and lines of argument or reasoning in complex texts. (C3.2 C3.3)
- Understand how writers use language to convey meaning which is not explicit. (C3.2, C3.3)
- Be able to critically compare texts. (C3.2, C3.3)
3
Giving a Formal Presentation
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to plan a formal talk or presentation. (C3.1, ICT3.1)
- Be able to research and prepare for a presentation. (C3.1, ICT3.2)
- Be able to give a formal presentation. (C3.1, ICT 3.3)
- Be able to evaluate own performance. (C3.1)
4
Interpretation of Data
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how graphical information can be used as a source for data. (N3.1)
- Be able to collect organise and analyse discrete and continuous data. (N3.1, N3.2, N3.3)
5
Number
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Be able to use indices in number operations. (N3.2)
- Be able to solve a multistage problem involving number. (N3.1, N3.2, N3.3)
6
Reading, Researching and Reporting
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know how to locate relevant information. (C3.2, ICT3.2)
- Understand complex documents. (C3.2, C3.3)
- Be able to synthesise information from two or more documents. (C3.2, C3.3, ICT3.3)
- Know how to reference source materials.
7
Writing a Complex Document
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand how to prepare an extended piece of writing. (C3.2, C3.3)
- Be able to plan, and structure writing. (C3.3)
- Be able to complete and evaluate a piece of extended writing. (C3.3, ICT3.3)
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/3982/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- WJEC
- Qualification Type
- Other Life Skills Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2014
- Operational End
- Feb 2029