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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.  \nPublication code VQ000173  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nSummary of changes to Entry Level 3 Subsidiary Award, Award and Extended Award in Workskills specification Issue 3  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this issue | Page number |\n| --- | --- |\n| ‘ Learners who have both knowledge and skills gaps should consider studying the certificate sized qualification’ deleted for clarity | 1 |\n| Wording updated from It [should... to](should... to) It could be delivered as... | 2 |\n| Added guidance for use of Welsh language for assessments | 8 |\n| Wording updated for forms of evidence required | 9 |\n| Update to ‘evidence must include’ section | 19 |\n| Wording updated to guidance for assessors | 31 |\n| Wording updated to Learning aim B and guidance for assessors | 67 |\n| Wording updated on qualification requirements for skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications for specific job roles | 89 |\n| Wording updates to guidance for assessors | 115,\u003Cbr>158, 181 |\n| Updated Twitter to X | 125 |\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-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \n1 Introducing the qualifications 1  \nWhat are BTEC Specialist qualifications? 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