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Level 2 Skills for Work Award, Certificate and Diploma  \nPearson Entry Level 3 Skills for Work Award, Certificate and Diploma  \nPearson Level 1 Skills for Work Award, Certificate and Diploma  \nPearson Level 2 Skills for Work Award, Certificate and Diploma  \nFirst teach September 2027  \nIssue 1  \nAbout Pearson  \nWe are the world’s leading learning company operating in countries all around the world. 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.  \nPearson 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.  \nVQ000552  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2026  \nContents  \n1 Introducing the qualifications 1  \nWhat are Skills for 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  \nRules of Combination 6  \nUnit and Qualification Grading 7  \n4 Assessment requirements 8  \nLanguage of assessment 8  \nInternal assessment 8  \nAuthorised Assignment Briefs 8  \nAssessment of units 9  \nRecognition of Prior Learning 10  \n5 Units 11  \nUnit SfW 1: Fairness and inclusion in the workplace 12  \nUnit SfW 2: Personal development planning 16  \nUnit SfW 3: Sustainable economic development 22  \nUnit SfW 4: Exploring career pathways 26  \nUnit SfW 5: Jobs of the future 31  \nUnit SfW 6: Applying for jobs 35  \nUnit SfW 7: Building a growth mindset 40  \nUnit SfW 8: Business finance 44  \nUnit SfW 9: Interview and confidence techniques 48  \nUnit SfW 10: Overcoming barriers 53  \nUnit SfW 11: Career creativity 58  \nUnit SfW 12: Customer service 63  \nUnit SfW 13: Enterprise venture 67  \nUnit SfW 14: Work experience 72  \nUnit SfW 15: Rights and responsibilities in the workplace 78  \nUnit SfW 16: Understanding the changing labour market 82  \nUnit SfW 17: Using IT in the workplace 87  \nUnit SfW 18: Wellbeing and work 92  \nUnit SfW 19: Working in Wales 97  \n6 Understanding the qualification grade 101  \n7 Glossary 110  \nPart A – General terminology used in the specification 110  \nPart B – Glossary of terms used for internally assessed units 111  \nAnnexe A: CQFW Level Descriptors 113  \nAnnexe B: Units mapped against Curriculum for Wales Cross-curricular skills frameworks 116  \nAnnexe C: Evidence for Units mapped against  \nCurriculum for Wales Cross-curricular skills frameworks 118  \nAnnexe D: Units mapped against Curriculum for Wales Cross-cutting themes 123  \nAnnexe E: Evidence for Units mapped against Curriculum for Wales Cross-cutting themes 125  \n1 Introducing the qualifications What are Skills for Work qualifications?  \nThe Skills for Work qualifications enable 14–16-year-old learners in Wales to achieve nationally recognised qualifications by demonstrating a broad range of skills, fostering confidence in navigating the complexities of adult life, learning, and work. They help to shape well-rounded individuals ready for success in both personal and professional spheres.  \nThe Skills for Work qualifications enable learners to develop their skills, knowledge, and understanding to succeed in topics relevant to their personal and societal well-being. 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