ESOL & Literacy

    WJEC-CBAC
    Vocational

    Specification: 100/1547/4

    The WJEC-CBAC Vocational ESOL & Literacy specification covers 26 topics with 206 learning objectives (100/1547/4). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.

    This subject will help you develop key knowledge and skills required for exam success.

    26

    Units

    206

    Learning Outcomes

    207

    Assessment Guidance

    216

    Key Skills

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    Key Features

    • Master key concepts
    • Develop exam technique
    • Apply knowledge effectively

    Common Exam Mistakes

    Pitfalls to avoid in your exams

    • •Translating directly from English.
    • •Using overly formal language in informal contexts.
    • •Struggling with verb conjugations in spontaneous speech.
    • •Misreading kanji for work/education.
    • •Incorrect particle usage.
    • •Not checking for politeness level.
    • •Confusing masculine and feminine forms of adjectives.
    • •Forgetting to include key details like name or address.

    Top Examiner Tips

    Expert advice for exam success

    • •Practise common social scenarios.
    • •Focus on fluency over perfection.
    • •Use fillers and discourse markers naturally.
    • •Practise reading job adverts.
    • •Use set phrases for introductions.
    • •Proofread for character errors.
    • •Learn common phrases for introducing yourself.
    • •Check spelling of personal details.

    Qualification Units

    26 units

    How this qualification is graded

    Vocational qualifications are marked against criteria, not an exam percentage. Each unit is assessed across three bands - build up from Pass by applying your knowledge to realistic workplace scenarios.

    Pass

    Accurately describe and explain the core knowledge for the unit and link it to the given scenario.

    Merit

    Apply and analyse that knowledge in detail, showing why it matters in the workplace context.

    Distinction

    Evaluate and justify decisions, weigh up alternatives and make well-reasoned professional recommendations.

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

    10 learning outcomes21 guidance points3 criteria

    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

    5 learning outcomes12 guidance points2 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

    7 learning outcomes14 guidance points2 criteria

    Spoken Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information

    This topic covers giving and requesting personal information orally in Mandarin, such as name, age, nationality, and contact details. Learners will develop basic conversational skills for social or work contexts.

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

    10 learning outcomes22 guidance points3 criteria

    Spoken Japanese: Communicating Personal Information

    This subtopic focuses on developing the ability to exchange personal information in spoken Japanese within social and workplace contexts. Learners will acquire the linguistic and cultural skills necessary to introduce themselves, ask and answer questions about name, nationality, occupation, and contact details, using appropriate politeness levels. Mastery of this element enables effective communication in everyday interactions and lays the foundation for building professional relationships in Japanese-speaking environments.

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

    12 learning outcomes25 guidance points3 criteria

    Spoken Italian: Communicating Personal Information

    This subtopic develops the ability to exchange personal information orally in Italian, covering greetings, introductions, and requests for details such as name, origin, occupation, and contact information in both social and workplace contexts. Learners practice pronunciation, key vocabulary, and basic sentence structures to achieve clear, polite, and culturally appropriate communication.

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

    16 learning outcomes29 guidance points3 criteria

    Spoken Italian: Education and Employment

    This subtopic develops practical spoken Italian skills for understanding and conveying simple information about education and employment. Learners focus on listening for factual details in routine work or study scenarios and delivering clear, structured oral summaries, enabling basic vocational communication in Italian-speaking contexts.

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

    16 learning outcomes27 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

    12 learning outcomes23 guidance points3 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)

    4 learning outcomes8 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)

    5 learning outcomes8 guidance points

    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)

    1 learning outcomes8 guidance points

    Written Italian: Education and Employment

    This subtopic develops the learner's ability to comprehend and produce written Italian in professional and educational settings. It focuses on interpreting authentic materials such as job advertisements, CVs, application forms, and educational course descriptions, and on crafting coherent texts like cover letters, personal statements, or workplace emails. Mastery of these skills supports effective communication in Italian-speaking academic and work environments, enhancing employability and cultural adaptability.

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

    6 learning outcomes16 guidance points2 criteria

    Written Mandarin: Education and Employment

    This subtopic focuses on developing the ability to comprehend and produce basic written Mandarin in vocational contexts, such as understanding job advertisements, completing forms, or writing about one's educational background. Learners will build foundational literacy in simplified Chinese characters to communicate factual information about work or study.

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

    10 learning outcomes17 guidance points2 criteria

    Spoken Japanese: Social Activities

    This subtopic equips learners with essential communication skills for everyday social interactions in Japan. It focuses on developing the ability to understand key spoken information such as invitations, plans, and preferences, and to respond appropriately by making clear oral requests. These skills are directly applicable to socializing, arranging activities, and navigating daily life in Japanese-speaking environments.

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

    15 learning outcomes29 guidance points3 criteria

    Spoken Japanese: Education and Employment

    This element develops the ability to understand and present spoken facts about work and education in Japanese at a foundational level. Learners practice recognising key vocabulary and phrases in listening tasks, then orally produce simple statements and responses about their own occupation, workplace, or educational setting. Practical application includes real-life scenarios such as introducing oneself in a professional context, discussing job roles, and understanding basic school or office-related conversations.

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

    11 learning outcomes24 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

    12 learning outcomes25 guidance points3 criteria

    Written Japanese: Communicating Personal Information

    This subtopic equips learners with skills to read and write personal information in Japanese for both social and work-related situations. It covers comprehension of standard written forms, profiles, and messages, and the production of self-introductions and personal data, ensuring appropriate use of Japanese scripts and socio-linguistic conventions.

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

    6 learning outcomes17 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

    11 learning outcomes14 guidance points2 criteria

    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)

    5 learning outcomes8 guidance points

    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

    10 learning outcomes15 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 describing events, making arrangements, and exchanging personal information. Learners will practice reading short texts like invitations, messages, and advertisements, and will learn to write appropriate requests and responses, applying accurate grammar and vocabulary to achieve effective social communication.

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

    6 learning outcomes18 guidance points2 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

    Written Mandarin: Social Activities

    This element focuses on developing learners' ability to understand and produce written Mandarin in the context of everyday social activities, such as accepting invitations, describing events, and exchanging information. Learners will build practical literacy skills to interpret short texts like messages, notes, and invitations, and to respond appropriately in writing. Successful completion enables effective written communication in real-life social situations within Mandarin-speaking environments.

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

    10 learning outcomes16 guidance points2 criteria

    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)

    6 learning outcomes8 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

    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

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