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The Welsh Baccalaureate is a new and exciting qualification which can be combined with both Vocational and A Level programmes at Intermediate and Advanced levels. It encourages independence and adds ‘real life’ experience to the curriculum, allowing learners to develop both their personal and academic skills.
The Welsh Baccalaureate will help you develop Key Skills through a greater breadth and balance of experience. It improves your existing skills and builds on your interests. You will take part in practical activities as the emphasis is on learning by doing.
The 5 components of the course are:
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Key Skills – The Key Skills are Communication, Application of Number, ICT, Working with Others, Problem Solving, and Improving Own Learning and Performance.
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Wales, Europe, and the World – Your chance to learn more about Wales and its relationship with Europe and the World. This includes a language module at a level suitable for you.
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Work Related Education – Includes working with an employer and taking part in a team enterprise activity to help you understand how business and enterprise work.
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Personal and Social Education – Helps you explore issues in the modern world; family, health, relationships, citizenship and sustainable development. It also includes an activity in the local community.
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Individual Investigation – An opportunity for you to carry out personal research into an area of interest.
Why should I do the Welsh Baccalaureate?
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This is a formally recognised qualification and is achieved through practical activities and coursework (no exams).
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It allows learners to develop their own personal interests and skills.
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At an Advanced Level it attracts 120 UCAS points, which is the equivalent of an A grade at A Level. It is included in offers from Universities across the UK, and receives formal recognition that the experiences and skills gained are valuable when studying at degree level and beyond.
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This qualification is valued by employers who appreciate that it gives you the skills you need to work. They understand that it makes students more confident, better communicators, and more able to work with people.
If you require more information, contact Jenny Hill (890700 ext 2412) or
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