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The specification outlines funding and learner goals aligned to employability, explains qualification structures, and sets assessment requirements including language of assessment, internal assessment, and unit assessment. 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Issue 1  \nPearson BTEC Level 2 Subsidiary Award, Award, Extended Award and Certificate in Workskills  \nSpecification for Wales  \nBTEC Specialist qualification  \nFirst registration for Subsidiary Award, Award, Extended Award and Certificate: August 2021  \nFirst registration for Foundation Certificate: April 2025  \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. 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 time of publication.  \nPublication code VQ000517  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright © Pearson Education Limited 2025  \nContents  \n1 Introducing the qualifications 1  \nWhat are BTEC Specialist qualifications? 1  \nQualification purposes 1  \nFunding 2  \n2 Qualification summary and key information 3  \n3 Qualification structures 6  \nPearson BTEC Level 2 Subsidiary Award in Workskills 6  \nPearson BTEC Level 2 Award in Workskills 7  \nPearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Workskills 8  \nPearson BTEC Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Workskills 9  \nPearson BTEC Level 2 Certificate in Workskills 10  \n4 Assessment requirements 11  \nLanguage of assessment 11  \nInternal assessment 11  \nAssessment of units 12  \n5 Centre recognition and approval 13  \nApprovals agreement 13  \nCentre resource requirements 13  \n6 Access to qualifications 14  \nReasonable adjustments and special consideration 14  \n7 Recognising prior learning and achievement 15  \n8 Quality assurance of centres 16  \n9 Units 17  \nUnit 1: Developing Work-related Skills and Behaviours 18  \nUnit 2: Developing Job Application Skills 31  \nUnit 3: Understanding Types of Employment Contract 44  \nUnit 4: Developing Interview Skills 56  \nUnit 5: Celebrating Equality and Diversity in the Workplace 70  \nUnit 6: Understanding Work-based Rights and Responsibilities 83  \nUnit 7: Planning for Career Entry and Progression 95  \nUnit 8: Applying Literacy in the Workplace 107  \nUnit 9: Applying Numeracy in the Workplace 120  \nUnit 10: Planning the Use of Digital Products and Services  \nin the Workplace 133  \nUnit 11: Using IT to Manage Information at Work 144  \nUnit 12: Assessing and Managing Risk in the Workplace 156  \nUnit 13: Working as Part of a Team 171  \nUnit 14: Anticipating and Meeting Customer Needs and Expectations 183  \nUnit 15: Managing Work-related Problems 196  \nUnit 16: Planning for and Learning from Work Experience 209  \nUnit 17: Encouraging Environmental Awareness in the Workplace 223  \nUnit 18: Being Entrepreneurial 237  \n10 Appeals 252  \n11 Malpractice 253  \nDealing with malpractice in assessment 253  \n12 Further information and publications 256  \n13 Glossary 257  \nPart A – General terminology used in specification 257  \nPart B – Terms used in knowledge and understanding criteria 258  \n1 Introducing the qualifications  \nWhat are BTEC Specialist qualifications?  \nBTEC Specialist qualifications are work-related qualifications available from Entry","cbCaij7nD1PC3XHR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij7nD1PC3XHR","pdf",2807047,266,"English","# Introducing the qualifications\n## What are BTEC Specialist qualifications?\n## Qualification purposes\n## Funding\n# Qualification summary and key information\n# Qualification structures\n## Pearson BTEC Level 2 Subsidiary Award in Workskills\n## Pearson BTEC Level 2 Award in Workskills\n## Pearson BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Workskills\n## Pearson BTEC Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Workskills\n## Pearson BTEC Level 2 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: Developing Work-related Skills and Behaviours\n## Unit 2: Developing Job Application Skills\n## Unit 3: Understanding Types of Employment Contract\n## Unit 4: Developing Interview Skills\n## Unit 5: Celebrating Equality and Diversity in the Workplace\n## Unit 6: Understanding Work-based Rights and Responsibilities\n## Unit 7: Planning for Career Entry and Progression\n## Unit 8: Applying Literacy in the Workplace\n## Unit 9: Applying Numeracy in the Workplace\n## Unit 10: Planning the Use of Digital Products and Services in the Workplace\n## Unit 11: Using IT to Manage Information at Work\n## Unit 12: Assessing and Managing Risk in the Workplace\n## Unit 13: Working as Part of a Team\n## Unit 14: Anticipating and Meeting Customer Needs and Expectations\n## Unit 15: Managing Work-related Problems\n## Unit 16: Planning for and Learning from Work Experience\n## Unit 17: Encouraging Environmental Awareness in the Workplace\n## Unit 18: Being Entrepreneurial\n# Appeals\n# Malpractice\n## Dealing with malpractice in assessment\n# Further information and publications\n# Glossary","[{\"question\":\"Which Pearson BTEC Level 2 Workskills qualification types are covered for Wales?\",\"answer\":\"The specification covers Level 2 Subsidiary Award, Award, Extended Award, Foundation Certificate, and Certificate in Workskills for Wales, including BTEC Specialist qualification context.\"},{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of the Pearson BTEC Level 2 Workskills qualifications?\",\"answer\":\"They are designed to support the employability stage for each learner, enabling centres to build flexible programmes that develop employability skills, workplace understanding, and career progression or further study readiness.\"},{\"question\":\"How are assessment and unit assessment requirements handled?\",\"answer\":\"The specification sets out assessment requirements including the language of assessment, internal assessment approach, and assessment of units as part of the qualification structure.\"},{\"question\":\"What centre and learner support topics are included in the specification?\",\"answer\":\"It covers centre recognition and approval, approvals agreement and resource requirements, plus access arrangements such as reasonable adjustments, special consideration, and recognition of prior learning and achievement.\"}]","Specification for Wales - Issue 1 | PDF",1792472370,670]