Second set of Wave 3 Made-for-Wales draft specifications now available

We are pleased to publish the second set of draft specifications for the third Wave of our Made-for-Wales qualifications. This release includes our Personal Project and Skills for Work and Life qualifications, offering further learning pathways to learners across Wales.

Now available to view online, these draft specifications have been submitted to Qualifications Wales for approval and are intended for first teaching from September 2027.

Commenting on this exciting development, Sara Davies, Head of Skills and Pathways, said: 

“Our Personal Project qualifications sit at the heart of our skills-based offer, enabling learners to develop the knowledge and capabilities they need for their future pathways. Building on the proven success of the Individual Project within the current Skills Challenge Certificate, these new qualifications represent a natural and exciting evolution.  

Developed in close collaboration with teachers and wider stakeholders, they are designed to ensure a smooth transition for centres, supported by the same experienced WJEC team. The innovative design of our Level 1 and Level 2 Personal Project qualifications ensures that a learner’s level and grade are determined solely by the quality of their work, rather than by entry decisions, allowing every learner’s full potential to be recognised.

Our Skills for Life and Skills for Work qualifications have been designed to recognise and celebrate the strengths of every learner. They provide flexible and meaningful pathways that build confidence and independence, while equipping learners with the essential skills they need for life beyond school.”  

Our draft specifications, designed to meet Qualifications Wales’ Approval Criteria, are available to view on the subject page: 

Personal Project 

  • Entry Level 
  • Level 1  
  • Level 2  

We have also published sample units for our Skills for Life and Skills for Work qualifications. These three units, delivered alongside the Personal Project qualification, can provide a natural and coherent replacement for the Skills Challenge Certificate. We will be developing clear guidance and support materials to assist centres that wish to adopt this approach.  

Skills for Life and Skills for Work 

  • Community participation 
  • Democracy in action 
  • Enterprise venture 

Please note, due to regulatory constraints, we cannot publish the final, approved specifications until September. 

Quick Guides – getting to know your qualification  

Alongside our draft specifications, our subject teams have produced ‘Quick Guides’ to provide a clear and accessible overview of these exciting new qualifications.  

These guides outline:  

  • The purpose and overview of the qualification 
  • Qualification structure 
  • Target learner profile 
  • Assessment approach  

Download your Quick Guide here.  

Stay up to date    

To keep you up to date with the latest news, opportunities and FAQs regarding the new qualifications, visit our ‘Made-for-Wales’ web area. This area hosts a wealth of material, including an introduction to our Qualification Development Team who are leading the creation of the new qualifications.