Third set of Wave 3 Made-for-Wales draft specifications now available
We are pleased to publish the third set of draft specifications for the third Wave of our Made-for-Wales qualifications. This release includes VCSEs and Work Related Foundation 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.
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Commenting on this latest update, Sarah Harris, Assistant Director: Qualification Development (Vocational Qualifications and Skills), said: “We are pleased to publish the latest set of draft specifications for our innovative and engaging Wave 3 qualifications. I would like to extend my sincere thanks to our writers, reviewers and advisory groups, as well as our subject and qualification development teams, for their expertise, commitment and invaluable contributions throughout the development process. |
Collaboration has been at the heart of this work. By engaging extensively with practitioners, employers, learners and other key stakeholders, we have ensured that a broad range of perspectives has informed the design of each qualification.
As a result, we are confident that these specifications will support a modern, inclusive and forward-looking education system that reflects the ambitions of the Curriculum for Wales.
Each qualification has been carefully developed to inspire learners across Wales, providing them with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in further study, employment and an increasingly dynamic global society.”
Our draft specifications, designed to meet Qualifications Wales’ Approval Criteria, are available to view on the subject page:
Level 1/2 VCSEs:
Entry Level/Level 1 Work Related Foundation qualifications:
- Built Environment
- Creative and Media Production, and Technology
- Engineering
- Health and Social Care, and Childcare
- Travel and Tourism
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.