WJEC continues to lead the way in approvals of Wave 3 qualifications

We are excited to confirm that an additional 5 Wave 3 qualifications have been approved by Qualifications Wales as part of the National 14-16 qualifications offer. 

 

Commenting on this latest milestone, Delyth Jones, Qualification Development: “WJEC was the first awarding body to achieve approval by Qualifications Wales for our Wave 3 qualifications, reflecting our ability to develop and deliver qualifications that inspire learners and equip them with the skills needed to succeed. 

We are delighted that our submissions continue to be approved and look forward to sharing the approved specifications with our teachers in September. 

These new qualifications will provide learners across Wales with greater choice to explore their areas of interest and discover new pathways.” 

Approved qualifications 

These newly approved qualifications build on the approval of our VCSEs and Foundation qualifications, alongside our Personal Project, Skills for Life and Skills for Work qualifications: 

  • Level 1 / 2 VCSEs 
    • Built Environment 
    • Creative and Media Production, and Technology
    • Hospitality and Catering
    • Performing Arts 
    • Public Services
    • Retail and Customer Services 
    • Sport and Leisure
    • Travel and Tourism
  • Entry Level/Level 1 General Foundation qualifications 
    • Cymraeg
    • Core Cymraeg
    • Design and Technology
    • Digital Technology
    • English
    • Expressive Arts
    • Humanities
    • Mathematics and Numeracy
    • The Sciences
  • Entry Level/Level 1 Work Related Foundation qualifications
    • Built Environment
    • Creative and Media Production, and Technology
    • Engineering
    • Health and Social Care, and Childcare
    • Hospitality and Catering
    • Public Services
    • Retail and Customer Service
    • Travel and Tourism
  • Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 
    • Personal Project
    • Skills for Life
    • Skills for Work

These qualifications will be available for first teaching from September 2027.

Please note, whilst we are currently publishing the draft specifications, due to regulatory constraints, the final, approved versions cannot be published until 1 September. To receive the latest updates, please subscribe to our mailing list. 

Quick Guides – available now

To introduce you to our exciting new qualifications, our subject teams have produced individual ‘Quick Guides’ which explain: 

  • The purpose of the new qualifications 
  • Who they are for 
  • Their general structure 
  • Our approach to assessment 

Download your guide here. 

Further information

To find out more about our new suite of Made-for-Wales Wave 3 qualifications visit our bespoke web area. 

If you have any questions, please contact us at wave3@wjec.co.uk