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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 VQ000175  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025  \nSummary of changes to Pearson BTEC Level 1 Subsidiary Award, Award, Extended 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 Welsh centres on qualification size and GCSE performance point equivalency | 3–5 |\n| Wording updated concerning malpractice throughout Section 11 | 240–241 |\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? 1  \nQualification purposes 1  \nFunding 2  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 3  \nFurther Guidance 5  \n3 Qualification structures 6  \nPearson BTEC Level 1 Subsidiary Award in Workskills 6  \nPearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Workskills 7  \nPearson BTEC Level 1 Extended Award in Workskills 8  \nPearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Workskills 9  \n4 Assessment requirements 10  \nLanguage of assessment 10  \nInternal assessment 10  \nAssessment of units 11  \n5 Centre recognition and approval 12  \nApprovals agreement 12  \nCentre resource requirements 12  \n6 Access to qualifications 13  \nReasonable adjustments and special consideration 13  \n7 Recognising prior learning and achievement 14  \n8 Quality assurance of centres 15  \n9 Units 16  \nUnit 1: Considering Your Own Work-Related Skills and Behaviours 17  \nUnit 2: Selecting and Applying for a Job 30  \nUnit 3: Recognising Types of Employment Contract 43  \nUnit 4: Prepare and Participate in an Interview 54  \nUnit 5: Understanding Equality and Diversity in the Workplace 68  \nUnit 6: Knowing Workplace Rights and Responsibilities 80  \nUnit 7: Planning for Career Entry 93  \nUnit 8: Developing Work-related Literacy Skills 105  \nUnit 9: Developing Work-related Numeracy Skills 118  \nUnit 10: Exploring the Use of the Internet and Digital Products and Services in the Workplace 129  \nUnit 11: Using IT to Store and Present Information at Work 140  \nUnit 12: Supporting Health and Safety at Work 151  \nUnit 13: Contributing to Teamworking in the Workplace 163  \nUnit 14: Meeting Customer Needs 174  \nUnit 15: Responding to Work-related Problems 187  \nUnit 16: Participating in a Work Experience Placement 200  \nUnit 17: Supporting Environmental Awareness in the Workplace 214  \nUnit 18: Running an Enterprise Activity 227  \n10 Appeals 239  \n11 Malpractice 240  \nDealing with malpractice in assessment 240  \n12 Further information and publications 242 ","cbCaihjkQPlkHayC","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaihjkQPlkHayC","pdf",4673176,254,"English","# Introducing the qualifications\n## What are BTEC Specialist qualifications?\n## Qualification purposes\n## Funding\n# Qualification summary and key information\n## Further Guidance\n# Qualification structures\n## Pearson BTEC Level 1 Subsidiary Award in Workskills\n## Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award in Workskills\n## Pearson BTEC Level 1 Extended Award in Workskills\n## Pearson BTEC Level 1 Certificate in Workskills\n# Assessment requirements\n## Language of assessment\n## Internal assessment\n## Assessment of units\n# Centre recognition and approval\n## Approvals agreement\n## Centre resource requirements\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: Considering Your Own Work-Related Skills and Behaviours\n## Unit 2: Selecting and Applying for a Job\n## Unit 3: Recognising Types of Employment Contract\n## Unit 4: Prepare and Participate in an Interview\n## Unit 5: Understanding Equality and Diversity in the Workplace\n## Unit 6: Knowing Workplace Rights and Responsibilities\n## Unit 7: Planning for Career Entry\n## Unit 8: Developing Work-related Literacy Skills\n## Unit 9: Developing Work-related Numeracy Skills\n## Unit 10: Exploring the Use of the Internet and Digital Products and Services in the Workplace\n## Unit 11: Using IT to Store and Present Information at Work\n## Unit 12: Supporting Health and Safety at Work\n## Unit 13: Contributing to Teamworking in the Workplace\n## Unit 14: Meeting Customer Needs\n## Unit 15: Responding to Work-related Problems\n## Unit 16: Participating in a Work Experience Placement\n## Unit 17: Supporting Environmental Awareness in the Workplace\n## Unit 18: Running an Enterprise Activity\n# Appeals\n# Malpractice\n## Dealing with malpractice in assessment\n# Further information and publications\n# Glossary\n## Part A – General terminology used in specification\n## Part B – Terms used in knowledge and understanding criteria","[{\"question\":\"Which assessment and centre-related areas are addressed?\",\"answer\":\"The specification includes assessment requirements (including language of assessment, internal assessment, and assessment of units), plus centre recognition and approval, access arrangements like reasonable adjustments and special consideration, and quality assurance of centres.\"}]","Pearson BTEC Level 1 Workskills Specification - Issue 2 | PDF",1792467688,640]