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We provide content, assessment, and digital services to students, educational institutions, employers, governments, and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip students 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 materials 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. (Materials may include textbooks, journals, magazines, and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at the time of publication.  \nVQ000554  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nContents  \n1 Introducing the qualifications 1  \nWhat are Skills for Life and Work qualifications? 1  \nHow to use this document 1  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 2  \nQualification levels 2  \nQualification sizes 2  \nQualification titles 3  \nOther key information 4  \n3 Unit summary 5  \nRules of Combination 7  \nUnit and Qualification Grading 8  \n4 Assessment requirements 9  \nLanguage of assessment 9  \nInternal assessment 9  \nAuthorised Assignment Briefs 9  \nAssessment of units 10  \nRecognition of Prior Learning 11  \n5 Units 12  \nUnit SfL 1: Arts and crafts 13  \nUnit SfL 2: Basic first aid 17  \nUnit SfL 3: British Sign Language (BSL) 22  \nUnit SfL 4: Community participation 27  \nUnit SfL 5: Democracy in action 31  \nUnit SfL 6: Digital film and media 35  \nUnit SfL 7: Equality, diversity and inclusion 39  \nUnit SfL 8: Ethical choices 43  \nUnit SfL 9: Everyday law 47  \nUnit SfL 10: Exercise for all 52  \nUnit SfL 11: Faith and belief in the community 56  \nUnit SfL 12: Financial literacy 60  \nUnit SfL 13: Food planning and preparation 65  \nUnit SfL 14: Healthy lifestyle 69  \nUnit SfL 15: Healthy relationships 74  \nUnit SfL 16: Home management and maintenance 78  \nUnit SfL 17: Looking after others 83  \nUnit SfL 18: Mental health and wellbeing 88  \nUnit SfL 19: Music, dance, and drama 92  \nUnit SfL 20: Online safety 96  \nUnit SfL 21: Personal safety 100  \nUnit SfL 22: Practical gardening 104  \nUnit SfL 23: Science and technology in everyday life 108  \nUnit SfL 24: Skills in the natural environment 113  \nUnit SfL 25: Sustainability in action 117  \nUnit SfL 26: Teamwork 121  \nUnit SfL 27: Understanding self and others 125  \nUnit SfL 28: Values for 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Building a growth mindset\n## Unit SfW 8: Business finance\n## Unit SfW 9: Interview and confidence techniques\n## Unit SfW 10: Overcoming barriers\n## Unit SfW 11: Career creativity\n## Unit SfW 12: Customer service\n## Unit SfW 13: Enterprise venture\n## Unit SfW 14: Work experience\n## Unit SfW 15: Rights and responsibilities in the workplace\n## Unit SfW 16: Understanding the changing labour market\n## Unit SfW 17: Using IT in the workplace\n## Unit SfW 18: Wellbeing and work\n## Unit SfW 19: Working in Wales\n# Understanding the qualification grade\n# Glossary\n## Part A – General terminology used in the specification\n## Part B – Glossary of terms used for internally assessed units\n# Annexe A: CQFW Level Descriptors\n# Annexe B: Units mapped against Curriculum for Wales Crosscurricular skills frameworks\n# Annexe C: Evidence for Units mapped against Curriculum for Wales Cross-curricular skills frameworks\n# Annexe D: Units mapped against Curriculum for Wales Cross-cutting 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