We have developed a new suite of Essential Skills Wales (ESW) qualifications for first teaching in September 2015.

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From 1 January 2016, learners interested in ESW can only be registered on this new suite.

Available qualifications

Our new suite includes:

  • Essential Employability Skills – New for 2015
  • Essential Digital Literacy Skills – New for 2015
  • Essential Application of Number Skills 
  • Essential Communication Skills.
     

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Who are they suitable for?

Our Essential Skills Wales qualifications are suitable for all learners from 14 to 19 year-olds, and older adult learners, and are available at:

  • Entry Levels 1-3
  • Levels 1-3.

They can be taken as stand-alone qualifications, or as a key component of other qualifications, including BTEC and apprenticeships.

Why take Essential Skills Wales?

Essential Skills Wales qualifications:

  • are designed to meet a range of different needs, offering more choice and clearer progression for learners
  • aim to improve the skills of young people and adults
  • provide a single suite of skills standards and qualifications, suitable for all learners - both young and adult - and across all contexts
  • provide a better guarantee of the skills young people need to participate and progress in education, training and employment
  • develop and secure the broader range of aptitudes, attitudes and behaviours that will enable learners to make positive contributions to the communities in which they live and work