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Issue 2  \nEdexcel, a Pearson company, is the UK’s largest awarding body, offering academic and vocational qualifications and testing to more than 25,000 schools, colleges, employers and other places of learning in the UK and in over 100 countries worldwide. Qualifications include GCSE, AS and A Level, NVQ and our BTEC suite of vocational qualifications from entry level to BTEC Higher National Diplomas, recognised by employers and higher education institutions worldwide.  \nWe deliver 9.4 million exam scripts each year, with more than 90% of exam papers marked onscreen annually. As part of Pearson, Edexcel continues to invest in cuttingedge technology that has revolutionised the examinations and assessment system. This includes the ability to provide detailed performance data to teachers and students which helps to raise attainment.  \nThis specification is Issue 2. Key changes are sidelined. We will inform centres of any changes to this issue. The latest issue can be found on the Edexcel website: [www.edexcel.com](www.edexcel.com)  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Edexcel does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein.(Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAuthorised by Roger Beard Prepared by Lucy Stewart  \nPublications Code FC025969  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Edexcel Limited 2011  \nContents  \nQualification titles covered by this specification 1  \nIntroduction 2  \nStructure of the qualifications 3  \nQualification format 5  \nAssessment 6  \nGeneral principles 6  \nAccreditation of Prior Learning (APL) 7  \nQuality assurance of centres 7  \nApproval 8  \nProgramme design and delivery 8  \nAccess and recruitment 9  \nRestrictions on learner entry 9  \nAccess arrangements and special considerations 9  \nProfessional development and training 10  \nFurther information 10  \nCommunication: evidence requirements 11  \nEntry Level 1 Essential Skills Wales in Communication 13  \nEntry Level 2 Essential Skills Wales in Communication 21  \nEntry Level 3 Essential Skills Wales in Communication 29  \nAnnexe A — Communication Mandatory Definitions 37  \nQualification titles covered by this specification  \nEdexcel Entry Level 1 Essential Skills Wales in Communication  \nEdexcel Entry Level 2 Essential Skills Wales in Communication  \nEdexcel Entry Level 3 Essential Skills Wales in Communication  \nThese qualifications have been developed in line with the Welsh Assembly Government (WAG) and accredited by DCELLS and are eligible for public funding. 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