ESOL & Literacy Revision — WJEC-CBAC Vocationally-Related Qualification

    Complete WJEC-CBAC Vocationally-Related Qualification ESOL & Literacy specification revision resources. Tailored syllabus coverage with topic breakdowns, quizzes, and practice questions.

    Specification Topics

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    Greetings and small talk
    Making and responding to invitations
    Expressing likes and dislikes
    Polite request structures
    Listening for specific details
    Social register and politeness
    Discussing jobs and professions
    Describing education history
    Exchanging work/study routines
    Expressing preferences and opinions
    Formal vs informal register
    Greetings and introductions
    Making plans and invitations
    Expressing preferences and hobbies
    Polite conversation strategies

    ESOL & Literacy

    WJEC-CBAC
    Vocational

    Specification: 600/5283/1

    The WJEC-CBAC Vocational ESOL & Literacy specification covers 33 topics with 0 learning objectives (600/5283/1). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.

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    Learning Outcomes

    230

    Assessment Guidance

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    Qualification Units

    33 units

    Spoken Japanese: Social Activities

    This element develops the learner’s ability to comprehend spoken Japanese in everyday social contexts such as discussing hobbies, making arrangements, and extending invitations. Emphasis is placed on functional language and polite requests, building the confidence needed for real-world social interaction at a basic level. Mastery of these skills enables learners to engage in simple but authentic conversations with native speakers.

    WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Japanese: Social Activities, WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Japanese: Social Activities, WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Japanese: Social Activities (Entry 3)

    29 guidance points3 criteria

    Spoken Italian: Education and Employment

    This subtopic focuses on developing the spoken Italian skills necessary to discuss and exchange information about work and education. Candidates learn to describe their current or past employment, study routines, and educational backgrounds, while also responding appropriately to questions on these themes. Practical application includes role-plays of job interviews, conversations with colleagues, or interactions in academic settings, all aimed at building confident, fluent communication in Italian.

    WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Italian: Education and Employment, WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Italian: Education and Employment, WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Italian: Education and Employment (Entry 3)

    27 guidance points3 criteria

    Spoken Mandarin: Social Activities

    This element develops learners' ability to comprehend and respond to spoken Mandarin in everyday social contexts, such as making plans, discussing hobbies, and interacting in informal settings. Practical application includes confidently participating in simple conversations and making requests to accomplish common social tasks.

    WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Mandarin: Social Activities (Entry 3), WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Social Activities, WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Social Activities

    25 guidance points3 criteria

    Spoken Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information

    This subtopic focuses on developing the essential spoken Mandarin skills needed to exchange personal information in everyday and work-related contexts. Learners will practice introducing themselves and others, discussing details such as name, nationality, occupation, and contact information, while using accurate tones and polite language to ensure clear communication. This vocational award emphasizes practical application, preparing learners for real-world interactions in diverse Mandarin-speaking environments.

    WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information, WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information, WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3)

    22 guidance points3 criteria

    Entry Level English 1

    Entry Level English 1 introduces foundational literacy skills for everyday communication. Learners develop the ability to read and understand short, simple texts, write basic sentences using common words and punctuation, and engage in straightforward spoken exchanges. Practical application involves filling in forms, reading signs, and handling routine interactions in personal and vocational contexts.

    WJEC Entry Level Certificate in English

    7 guidance points

    Cyfathrebu bob dydd

    This subtopic develops learners' ability to communicate naturally in Welsh during everyday interactions, focusing on practical language use in settings such as shops, workplaces, and social gatherings. It emphasizes mastering common phrases, greetings, polite expressions, and conversational patterns to build fluency and cultural awareness.

    Cyfathrebu a'r Gymraeg

    6 guidance points

    Cyfryngau a thechnoleg

    Mae'r elfen hon yn canolbwyntio ar archwilio sut mae'r Gymraeg yn cael ei defnyddio ar draws llwyfannau cyfryngol amrywiol, o deledu a radio i wefannau a chyfryngau cymdeithasol. Mae'n cynnwys dadansoddiad beirniadol o effaith technoleg ar hyfywedd a datblygiad yr iaith, gan ystyried heriau a chyfleoedd. Mae myfyrwyr yn ymgysylltu â materion cyfoes fel newid cod, normaleiddio, a dylanwad byd-eang technoleg ar ieithoedd lleiafrifol.

    Cyfathrebu a'r Gymraeg

    8 guidance points

    Iaith ar waith

    This element develops candidates' ability to value Welsh-speaking customers and deliver professional customer service through the medium of Welsh. It focuses on the fluent application of written and reading skills in authentic workplace scenarios, ensuring communication is accurate, culturally appropriate, and customer-focused. Practical tasks require adapting language for various contexts, such as correspondence, notices, and customer interactions, while reinforcing the importance of Welsh-medium provision as a key aspect of quality service.

    WJEC Level 3 Award in Yr Iaith ar Waith

    8 guidance points

    Written Japanese: Education and Employment

    This topic covers understanding and presenting written information in Japanese related to work or education. Learners will read and write facts about employment or study.

    WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Japanese: Education and Employment, WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Japanese: Education and Employment

    12 guidance points2 criteria

    Spoken Italian: Social Activities

    This topic focuses on engaging in conversations in Italian related to everyday social activities, demonstrating spoken language skills.

    WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Italian: Social Activities, WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Italian: Social Activities, WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Italian: Social Activities (Entry 3)

    21 guidance points3 criteria

    Written Italian: Communicating Personal Information

    This topic covers understanding and producing written Italian texts about personal information in social or work contexts. Learners will read and write simple texts such as emails or forms.

    WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Italian: Communicating Personal Information, WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Italian: Communicating Personal Information

    14 guidance points2 criteria

    Written Italian: Social Activities

    This subtopic focuses on developing the ability to understand and produce written Italian in the context of everyday social activities, such as making arrangements, accepting or declining invitations, and exchanging personal information. Learners are expected to extract key facts from short written texts like messages, emails, or social media posts, and to respond appropriately to requests for information using basic vocabulary and structures.

    WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Italian: Social Activities, WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Italian: Social Activities

    18 guidance points2 criteria

    Written Italian: Education and Employment

    This element focuses on building learners' ability to read and understand simple written texts about education and employment in Italian, such as job adverts, timetables, and descriptions of daily routines. It also develops the skills to produce short written pieces presenting factual information about their own work or study experiences, using basic vocabulary and present tense structures. Mastery of this topic enables learners to function in basic written communication for vocational and academic settings at Level A1/A2.

    WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Italian: Education and Employment, WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Italian: Education and Employment

    16 guidance points2 criteria

    Spoken Japanese: Education and Employment

    This subtopic focuses on developing conversational skills in Japanese to effectively discuss personal work or educational backgrounds, roles, and aspirations. Learners will practice presenting their own experiences and comprehending others' accounts, using appropriate vocabulary, grammar, and polite forms. Mastery enables practical communication in job interviews, academic settings, and networking situations.

    WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Japanese: Education and Employment, WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Japanese: Education and Employment, WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Japanese: Education and Employment (Entry 3)

    24 guidance points3 criteria

    Spoken Mandarin: Education and Employment

    This component assesses the ability to comprehend and articulate basic spoken information about education and employment in Mandarin Chinese. Learners are expected to understand simple, factual statements related to topics such as job roles, school subjects, schedules, and preferences, and then respond orally with accurate pronunciation and appropriate vocabulary. Mastery at this level demonstrates foundational spoken communication skills vital for practical, everyday vocational contexts.

    WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Education and Employment, WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Mandarin: Education and Employment (Entry 3), WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Education and Employment

    23 guidance points3 criteria

    Spoken Japanese: Communicating Personal Information

    This unit develops foundational oral communication skills in Japanese, focusing on exchanging personal information such as name, nationality, occupation, and contact details. Learners practice giving and requesting this information in both social and professional contexts, enabling basic interpersonal interactions essential for travel, work placements, or community integration. Mastery of these functional expressions builds confidence and provides a stepping stone to further language study.

    WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Japanese: Communicating Personal Information, WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Japanese: Communicating Personal Information, WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Japanese: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3)

    25 guidance points3 criteria

    Written Mandarin: Social Activities

    This element develops learners' ability to comprehend and engage with written Mandarin texts centered on everyday social activities, such as personal messages, event invitations, and informal notices. It focuses on extracting key details and crafting appropriate written responses, enabling learners to communicate effectively in routine social contexts. Practical application includes navigating social media exchanges, replying to invitations, and maintaining basic written correspondence with Mandarin-speaking peers or acquaintances.

    WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Mandarin: Social Activities, WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Mandarin: Social Activities

    16 guidance points2 criteria

    Spoken Cornish: Communicating Personal Information

    This subtopic focuses on developing the ability to verbally provide personal details such as name, age, address, and occupation in Cornish within everyday and work-related settings. Learners will practise answering simple questions about themselves, enabling them to engage in basic social and professional interactions. Mastery of this element is foundational for building conversational competence in the Cornish language.

    WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Cornish: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3)

    8 guidance points

    Written Japanese: Communicating Personal Information

    This subtopic focuses on the ability to comprehend and compose written Japanese texts that convey personal information, such as names, addresses, dates, and brief biographies, within both social and workplace settings. Learners will develop skills in reading simple forms, emails, and notices, and in writing their own personal profiles, messages, and simple correspondence. Mastery of these foundational literacy skills is essential for effective communication in Japanese-speaking environments and for further language progression.

    WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Japanese: Communicating Personal Information, WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Japanese: Communicating Personal Information

    17 guidance points2 criteria

    Spoken Italian: Communicating Personal Information

    This subtopic focuses on developing the ability to communicate basic personal information in spoken Italian, essential for everyday interactions and introductory work contexts. Learners will practice understanding and responding to common questions about identity, origin, age, and occupation, building confidence in real-life conversational exchanges.

    WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Italian: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3), WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Italian: Communicating Personal Information, WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Italian: Communicating Personal Information

    29 guidance points3 criteria

    Written Mandarin: Education and Employment

    This subtopic equips learners with the ability to read and produce written Mandarin appropriate for academic and professional settings. It focuses on practical texts such as job advertisements, application forms, CVs, and formal emails, as well as educational materials like timetables and course descriptions. Mastery of this content enables effective written communication in Mandarin-speaking educational and workplace environments.

    WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Mandarin: Education and Employment, WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Mandarin: Education and Employment

    17 guidance points2 criteria

    Written Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information

    This element develops the ability to read and produce written texts in Mandarin Chinese conveying personal information for social and work settings. Learners learn to interpret common formats such as forms, messages, and short correspondence, and to compose accurate, context-appropriate written communications about themselves and others. Mastery of these practical skills supports everyday interaction and professional conduct in Mandarin-speaking environments.

    WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information, WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information

    14 guidance points2 criteria

    Written Japanese: Social Activities

    This subtopic focuses on developing practical written communication skills in Japanese for everyday social situations. Learners engage with authentic texts such as invitations, messages, and forms to extract information and respond appropriately. Emphasis is on both comprehension and production, ensuring learners can navigate social conventions in written Japanese, including the use of register and cultural norms.

    WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Japanese: Social Activities, WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Japanese: Social Activities

    15 guidance points2 criteria

    Spoken Cornish: Education and Employment

    This subtopic develops learners' ability to communicate orally in Cornish about their work or education. It focuses on understanding and responding to simple questions related to jobs, study, and daily routines, enabling practical interactions in workplace and educational settings at Entry 3 level.

    WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Cornish: Education and Employment (Entry 3)

    8 guidance points

    Spoken Cornish: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions

    This element focuses on developing the practical spoken Cornish skills needed to understand and convey straightforward information and instructions in everyday social or work-related situations. Learners practise active listening to grasp key details from spoken Cornish, and they learn to articulate clear, concise instructions using appropriate vocabulary and polite forms relevant to Entry 3 contexts.

    WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Cornish: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (Entry 3)

    8 guidance points

    Spoken Cornish: Social Activities

    This unit introduces learners to essential spoken Cornish for participating in routine social activities. It focuses on developing listening comprehension skills to extract key information from simple conversations, and the ability to formulate polite oral requests in everyday settings. This practical language ability supports engagement with Cornish-speaking communities and cultural events.

    WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Cornish: Social Activities (Entry 3)

    8 guidance points

    Spoken Cornish: Organising and Planning Activities

    This subtopic develops learners' ability to communicate in Cornish for practical purposes in social and workplace settings. It focuses on oral skills for giving information about dates, times, locations, and resources, as well as making and responding to invitations and requests. Mastery of these functions enables learners to participate confidently in community-based activities and collaborative planning.

    WJEC Entry Level Award in Spoken Cornish: Organising and Planning (Entry 3)

    8 guidance points

    Entry Level English 2

    This subtopic develops foundational English literacy skills at Entry Level 2, focusing on reading and understanding short, simple texts, writing basic sentences with correct punctuation, and participating in straightforward spoken exchanges. Learners apply these skills to everyday contexts such as completing forms, following instructions, and communicating personal information, building confidence for further study and independent living.

    WJEC Entry Level Certificate in English

    6 guidance points

    Cymunedau Cymraeg

    Cymunedau Cymraeg examines the characteristics and dynamics of Welsh-speaking communities, focusing on their linguistic, cultural, and demographic features. Learners analyse how language patterns have evolved over time due to factors such as migration, education policy, and media influence, and evaluate the implications for community sustainability. This subtopic develops critical understanding of language maintenance and shift within specific social and geographical contexts.

    Y Gymraeg mewn Cymdeithas

    6 guidance points

    Polisi a chynllunio iaith

    Mae'r is-bwnc hwn yn archwilio'r polisïau a'r strategaethau cynllunio iaith a ddefnyddir yng Nghymru i hyrwyddo a diogelu'r Gymraeg. Cynhwysir dadansoddiad o ddeddfwriaeth allweddol megis Mesur y Gymraeg (Cymru) 2011 a strategaeth Cymraeg 2050, ynghyd â gwerthuso effeithiolrwydd y mentrau hyn mewn meysydd megis addysg, gwasanaethau cyhoeddus a'r gymuned.

    Y Gymraeg mewn Cymdeithas

    6 guidance points

    Entry Level English 3

    This unit develops functional English skills at Entry Level 3, focusing on reading and understanding straightforward texts, writing with appropriate spelling, punctuation and grammar, and participating in spoken exchanges. Learners apply these skills in practical contexts, such as following instructions, completing forms, and engaging in everyday conversations.

    WJEC Entry Level Certificate in English

    6 guidance points

    Diwylliant cyfoes

    This subtopic explores the dynamic landscape of contemporary Welsh culture, examining how modern music, film, and the arts reflect and shape identity in the 21st century. It encourages critical analysis of cultural products as vehicles for social commentary, language preservation, and innovation, while evaluating the significance of cultural contributions to both local and global contexts. Practical application involves engaging with authentic materials and assessing artistic impact through evidence-based discussion.

    Llenyddiaeth a Diwylliant

    8 guidance points

    Y traddodiad llenyddol

    Mae'r elfen hon yn archwilio sut mae testunau llenyddol yn adlewyrchu ac yn siapio'r traddodiad llenyddol yng Nghymru. Bydd myfyrwyr yn dysgu dadansoddi a chymharu gwahanol genres o fewn cyd-destun diwylliannol ehangach, gan ddatblygu sgiliau beirniadol sydd eu hangen ar gyfer gwerthuso a dehongli gweithiau llenyddol.

    Llenyddiaeth a Diwylliant

    4 guidance points

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