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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third-party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson 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.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nISBN 978 1 446 96860 4  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes to Pearson BTEC Entry Level 1 Award and Certificate in Workskills specification Issue 2  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| Added guidance for use of Welsh language for assessment | 6 |\n| Wording updated to B.P3 on activity related to job recruitment | 17 |\n| Wording updated to P3 providing detail on evidence required for participating in work related activities | 28 |\n\nEarlier issue(s) show(s) previous changes.  \nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, please contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact)us. html.  \nContents  \n1 Introducing the qualifications 1  \nWhat are BTEC Specialist qualifications? 1  \nQualification purposes 1  \nPearson BTEC Entry Level 1 Award in Workskills 1  \nPearson BTEC Entry Level 1 Certificate in Workskills 2  \nFunding 2  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 3  \n3 Qualification structures 5  \nPearson BTEC Entry Level 1 Award in Workskills 5  \nPearson BTEC Entry Level 1 Certificate in Workskills 5  \n4 Assessment requirements 6  \nLanguage of assessment 6  \nInternal assessment 6  \nAssessment of units 7  \n5 Centre recognition and approval 8  \nApprovals agreement 8  \nCentre resource requirements 8  \n6 Access to qualifications 9  \nReasonable adjustments and special consideration 9  \n7 Recognising prior learning and achievement 10  \n8 Quality assurance of centres 11  \n9 Units 12  \nUnit 1: Being Aware of Job Opportunities 13  \nUnit 2: Exploring Work Related Activities 24  \nUnit 3: Demonstrating Work Related Tasks 35  \n10 Appeals 45  \n11 Malpractice 46  \nDealing with malpractice in assessment 46  \n12 Further information and publications 49  \n13 Glossary 50  \nPart A – General terminology used in specification 50  \nPart B – Terms used in knowledge and understanding criteria 51  \n1 Introducing the qualifications  \nWhat are BTEC Specialist qualifications?  \nBTEC Specialist qualifications are work-related qualifications available from Entry to Level 3. The qualifications put learning into the context of the world of work, giving learners the opportunity to apply their research, skills and knowledge in relevant and realistic work contexts. This applied, practical approach means learners build the knowledge, understanding and skills they need for career progression or further study.  \nQualification purposes  \nThe Pearson BTEC Entry Level 1 Award and Certificate in Workskills are for learners who need to develop their skills and knowledge of employability in order to access the job market.  \nThe Pearson BTEC Entry Level 1 Award and Certi","cbCaiiKdB8ZoeOXw","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiiKdB8ZoeOXw","pdf",2349910,"English","# Introducing the qualifications\n## What are BTEC Specialist qualifications?\n## Qualification purposes\n# Qualification summary and key information\n# Qualification structures\n# Assessment requirements\n## Language of assessment\n## Internal assessment\n# Centre recognition and approval\n# Access to qualifications\n## Reasonable adjustments and special consideration\n# Recognising prior learning and achievement\n# Quality assurance of centres\n# Units\n## Unit 1: Being Aware of Job Opportunities\n## Unit 2: Exploring Work Related Activities\n## Unit 3: Demonstrating Work Related Tasks\n# Appeals\n# Malpractice\n# Further information and publications\n# Glossary","[{\"question\":\"What are the qualification purposes of the Pearson BTEC Entry Level 1 Award and Certificate in Workskills?\",\"answer\":\"They support learners who need to develop employability skills and knowledge to access the job market, including building knowledge, skills, and engagement in learning.\"},{\"question\":\"How do the Award and Certificate versions differ in their unit focus?\",\"answer\":\"The award sized qualification is based on two units: Unit 1 focuses on recruitment processes and Unit 2 focuses on practical work-related activity skills. 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