Modern Languages (QCF)

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1 WJEC Qualifications in Modern Languages (QCF) For teaching from September 2012 p p p p Llwybrau Dysgu CBAC WJEC Pathways to Learning

2 WJEC QUALIFICATIONS IN MODERN LANGUAGES (QCF) SPECIFICATION For first teaching 2012 Additional Units from 2014

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4 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 3 Contents Page 1. Introduction and Rationale Qualification Titles and Codes Rationale Progression WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) and the QCF Framework UK Occupational Language Standards WJEC Qualifications in Languages and the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification Rules of Combination WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Rules of Combination Unit Structure Units - Learning outcomes assessment criteria Resources Assessment Principles of Assessment Assessment Controls Standardisation Training Lead Assessors Entry Procedures External Moderation Awarding and Reporting Access Arrangements Post-Results Services 59 Appendices A Relationship with UK Occupational Language Standards 60 B Essential Skills (Wales) Mapping 62 C Glossary 63

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6 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 5 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Qualification Titles and Codes This specification covers the following qualifications: Entry 3 600/5282/X WJEC Award in Spoken French: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5288/0 WJEC Award in Spoken French: Education and Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5303/3 WJEC Award in Spoken French: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5305/7 WJEC Award in Spoken French: Organising and Planning (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5323/9 WJEC Award in Spoken French: Social Activities (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5324/0 WJEC Award in Spoken German: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5325/2 WJEC Award in Spoken German: Education and Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5326/4 WJEC Award in Spoken German: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5327/6 WJEC Award in Spoken German: Organising and Planning (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5328/8 WJEC Award in Spoken German: Social Activities (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5329/X WJEC Award in Spoken Italian: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5331/8 WJEC Award in Spoken Italian: Education and Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5330/6 WJEC Award in Spoken Italian: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5332/X WJEC Award in Spoken Italian: Organising and Planning (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5333/1 WJEC Award in Spoken Italian: Social Activities (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5334/3 WJEC Award in Spoken Japanese: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5336/7 WJEC Award in Spoken Japanese: Education and Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5337/9 WJEC Award in Spoken Japanese: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5339/2 WJEC Award in Spoken Japanese: Organising and Planning (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5343/4 WJEC Award in Spoken Japanese: Social Activities (Entry 3) (QCF)

7 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 6 600/5347/1 WJEC Award in Spoken Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5352/5 WJEC Award in Spoken Mandarin: Education and Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5356/2 WJEC Award in Spoken Mandarin: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5361/6 WJEC Award in Spoken Mandarin: Organising and Planning (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5364/1 WJEC Award in Spoken Mandarin: Social Activities (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5367/7 WJEC Award in Spoken Spanish: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5371/9 WJEC Award in Spoken Spanish: Education and Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5375/6 WJEC Award in Spoken Spanish: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5380/X WJEC Award in Spoken Spanish: Organising and Planning (Entry 3) (QCF) 600/5382/3 WJEC Award in Spoken Spanish: Social Activities (Entry 3) (QCF) Level 1 600/5320/3 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken French: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5318/5 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken French: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5317/3 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken French: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5316/1 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken French: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5315/X WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken French: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5308/2 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written French: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5304/5 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written French: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5305/9 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written French: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5335/5 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written French: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5307/0 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written French: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5314/8 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken German: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5313/6 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken German: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5312/4 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken German: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5311/2 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken German: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5310/0 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken German: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5319/7 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written German: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5321/5 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written German: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5322/7 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written German: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5391/4 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written German: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5392/6 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written German: Social Activities (QCF)

8 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 7 600/5309/4 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Italian: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5300/8 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Italian: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5284/3 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Italian: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5285/5 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Italian: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5296/X WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Italian: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5384/7 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Italian: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5429/3 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Italian: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5426/8 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Italian: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5428/1 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Italian: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5425/6 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Italian: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5290/9 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Japanese: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5238/1 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Japanese: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5286/7 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Japanese: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5287/9 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Japanese: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5289/2 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Japanese: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5424/4 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Japanese: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5423/2 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Japanese: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5422/0 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Japanese: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5421/9 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Japanese: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5420/7 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Japanese: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5295/8 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5291/0 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5292/2 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5293/4 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5294/6 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5419/0 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5418/9 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Mandarin: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5417/7 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Mandarin: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5416/5 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Mandarin: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5415/3 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Mandarin: Social Activities (QCF)

9 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 8 600/5297/1 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Spanish: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5298/3 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Spanish: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5299/5 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Spanish: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5302/1 WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Spanish: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5301/X WJEC Level 1 Award in Spoken Spanish: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5414/1 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Spanish: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5413/X WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Spanish: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5412/8 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Spanish: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5411/6 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Spanish: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5410/4 WJEC Level 1 Award in Written Spanish: Social Activities (QCF) Level 2 600/5409/8 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken French: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5408/6 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken French: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5407/4 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken French: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5406/2 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken French: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5404/9 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken French: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5377/X WJEC Level 2 Award in Written French: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5376/8 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written French: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5374/4 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written French: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5373/2 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written French: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5372/0 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written French: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5403/7 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken German: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5401/3 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken German: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5399/9 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken German: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5402/5 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken German: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5400/1 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken German: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5370/7 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written German: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5369/0 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written German: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5368/9 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written German: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5366/5 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written German: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5365/3 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written German: Social Activities (QCF)

10 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 9 600/5398/7 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Italian: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5396/3 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Italian: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5397/5 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Italian: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5395/1 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Italian: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5394/X WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Italian: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5363/X WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Italian: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5362/8 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Italian: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5360/4 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Italian: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5359/8 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Italian: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5358/6 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Italian: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5405/0 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Japanese: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5433/5 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Japanese: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5393/8 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Japanese: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5390/2 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Japanese: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5389/6 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Japanese: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5357/4 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Japanese: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5355/0 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Japanese: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5354/9 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Japanese: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5353/7 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Japanese: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5350/1 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Japanese: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5388/4 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5387/2 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5434/7 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5386/0 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5385/9 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Mandarin: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5349/5 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Mandarin: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5348/3 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Mandarin: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5351/3 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Mandarin: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5346/X WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Mandarin: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5345/8 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Mandarin: Social Activities (QCF) 600/5383/5 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Spanish: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5381/1 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Spanish: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5379/3 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Spanish: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5378/1 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Spanish: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5435/9 WJEC Level 2 Award in Spoken Spanish: Social Activities (QCF)

11 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification /5344/6 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Spanish: Communicating Personal Information (QCF) 600/5342/2 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Spanish: Education and Employment (QCF) 600/5341/0 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Spanish: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (QCF) 600/5338/0 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Spanish: Organising and Planning (QCF) 600/5340/9 WJEC Level 2 Award in Written Spanish: Social Activities (QCF) All these qualifications are available in the following languages from 2012: French German Spanish Italian Mandarin Japanese The following qualifications are available from 2014 in: Russian Cornish Entry 3 601/4101/3 WJEC Award in Spoken Russian: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3) (QCF) 601/4098/7 WJEC Award in Spoken Russian: Social Activities (Entry 3) (QCF) 601/4099/9 WJEC Award in Spoken Russian: Organising and Planning (Entry 3) (QCF) 601/41001 WJEC Award in Spoken Russian: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (Entry 3) (QCF) 601/4102/5 WJEC Award in Spoken Russian: Education and Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) 601/3946/8 WJEC Award in Spoken Cornish: Communicating Personal Information (Entry 3 QCF) 601/3988/2 WJEC Award in Spoken Cornish: Education and Employment (Entry 3) (QCF) 601/3985/7 WJEC Award in Spoken Cornish: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions (Entry 3) (QCF) 601/3990/0 WJEC Award in Spoken Cornish: Organising and Planning (Entry 3) (QCF) 601/3984/5 WJEC Award in Spoken Cornish: Social Activities (Entry 3) (QCF)

12 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 11 Level Title Entry Code * FRENCH Entry Code * GERMAN Entry Code * SPANISH Entry Code * ITALIAN Entry Code * MANDARIN Entry Code * JAPANESE Entry Code * RUSSIAN Entry Code * CORNISH E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 L1 Spoken [Target Language]: Communicating Personal Information Spoken [Target Language]: Social Activities Spoken [Target Language]: Organising and Planning Spoken [Target Language]: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions Spoken [Target Language]: Education and Employment Spoken [Target Language]: Communicating Personal Information Spoken [Target Language]: Social Activities Spoken [Target Language]: Organising and Planning Spoken [Target Language]: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions Spoken [Target Language]: Education and Employment Written [Target Language]: Communicating Personal Information Written [Target Language]: Social Activities Written [Target Language]: Organising and Planning 6600/E3 6610/E3 6620/E3 6630/E3 6640/E3 6650/E3 6660/E3 6670E3 6602/E3 6612/E3 6622/E3 6632/E3 6642/E3 6652/E3 6662/E3 6672/E3 6604/E3 6614/E3 6624/E3 6634/E3 6644/E3 6654/E3 6664/E3 6674/E3 6606/E3 6616/E3 6626/E3 6636/E3 6646/E3 6656/E3 6666/E3 6676/E3 6608/E3 6618/E3 6628/E3 6638/E3 6648/E3 6658/E3 6668/E3 6678/E3 6600/L1 6610/L1 6620/L1 6630/L1 6640/L1 6650/L1 6602/L1 6612/L1 6622/L1 6632/L1 6642/L1 6652/L1 6604/L1 6614/L1 6624/L1 6634/L1 6644/L1 6654/L1 6606/L1 6616/L1 6626/L1 6636/L1 6646/L1 6656/L1 6608/L1 6618/L1 6628/L1 6638/L1 6648/L1 6658/L1 6601/L1 6611/L1 6621/L1 6631/L1 6641/L1 6651/L1 6603/L1 6613/L1 6623/L1 6633/L1 6643/L1 6653/L1 6605/L1 6615/L1 6625/L1 6635/L1 6645/L1 6655/L1

13 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 12 Level Title Entry Code * FRENCH Entry Code * GERMAN Entry Code * SPANISH Entry Code * ITALIAN Entry Code * MANDARIN Entry Code * JAPANESE Entry Code * RUSSIAN Entry Code * CORNISH L1 L1 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 L2 Written [Target Language]: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions Written [Target Language]: Education and Employment Spoken [Target Language]: Communicating Personal Information Spoken [Target Language]: Social Activities Spoken [Target Language]: Organising and Planning Spoken [Target Language]: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions Spoken [Target Language]: Education and Employment Written [Target Language]: Communicating Personal Information Written [Target Language]: Social Activities Written [Target Language]: Organising and Planning Written [Target Language]: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions Written [Target Language]: Education and Employment 6607/L1 6617/L1 6627/L1 6637/L1 6647/L1 6657/L1 6609/L1 6619/L1 6629/L1 6639/L1 6649/L1 6659/L1 6600/L2 6610/L2 6620/L2 6630/L2 6640/L2 6650/L2 6602/L2 6612/L2 6622/L2 6632/L2 6642/L2 6652/L2 6604/L2 6614/L2 6624/L2 6634/L2 6644/L2 6654/L2 6606/L2 6616/L2 6626/L2 6636/L2 6646/L2 6656/L2 6608/L2 6618/L2 6628/L2 6638/L2 6648/L2 6658/L2 6601/L2 6611/L2 6621/L2 6631/L2 6641/L2 6651/L2 6603/L2 6613/L2 6623/L2 6633/L2 6643/L2 6653/L2 6605/L2 6615/L2 6625/L2 6635/L2 6645/L2 6655/L2 6607/L2 6617/L2 6627/L2 6637/L2 6647/L2 6657/L2 6609/L2 6619/L2 6629/L2 6639/L2 6649/L2 6659/L2

14 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 13 Level E3 E3 E3 E3 E3 Title Spoken [Target Language]: Communicating Personal Information Spoken [Target Language]: Social Activities Spoken [Target Language]: Organising and Planning Spoken [Target Language]: Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions Spoken [Target Language]: Education and Employment Entry Code Russian Entry Code Cornish 6660/E3 6670/E3 6662/E3 6672/E3 6664/E3 6674/E3 6666/E3 6676/E3 6668/E3 6678/E3 *For Welsh medium entries the codes will be: Entry Level xxxx/m3; Level 1 xxxx/w1; Level 2 xxxx/w2

15 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification Rationale WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) offers a learning experience that focuses learning through the acquisition of knowledge and understanding in purposeful contexts, work-related, social and educational. Each qualification is built from discrete units. Each unit has an applied purpose which acts as a focus for the learning in the unit. The applied purpose is the vehicle through which the learning contained in the unit is made relevant and purposeful. It is also the means by which learners are enthused, engaged and motivated to study the language. The applied purpose will require learners to consider how the use and application of their learning impacts on individuals, employers, society and the environment. The applied purpose will also enable learners to learn in such a way that they develop. a range of generic and transferable skills the ability to solve problems The range of units available would support learners progression from any previous study of a language or from none at all. In particular, the qualifications are designed specifically to support the varied approach to the language module (Wales, Europe and the World) in Welsh Baccalaureate centres and encourage them to deliver language qualifications, providing greater opportunities for learners across Wales to develop their interests and skills in languages. Centres will need to make a decision about the qualification a learner is placed on at the outset of the course. All units are internally assessed and externally moderated. Each unit must be assessed independently. Learners may produce a piece of evidence that contributes to assessment criteria for more than one unit. This is acceptable, provided it can be clearly attributed to the specified assessment criterion. Learners must provide evidence for each learning outcome. This evidence can be provided through products of learners work, observations, witness statements, simulation, question and answers, expert witness statements, etc. 1.3 Progression These WJEC Qualifications in Language (QCF) have been designed to support learners in the development of language skills, regardless of their skill on entering the course. They are designed to support the learning of other language qualifications. These qualifications also support adult learners with an interest in the subject, or those currently working within any area where a basic knowledge of a language would be particularly useful and would help those who intend to follow NVQ language units eventually. Qualifications can be built up by level or learners could study several languages at a variety of levels. Equally, the skills and understanding developed are relevant to other qualifications, whether general or vocational. Language skills need to be maintained, and continued development is needed. Knowing how to maintain and develop language skills is considered important and these qualifications provide learners with that opportunity.

16 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification WJEC Qualifications in Language and the QCF Framework The WJEC Qualifications in Language (QCF) are provided within the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), which is designed to provide learners, learning providers and employers with an inclusive and flexible regulated qualifications framework that recognises the widest possible range of quality-assured learner achievements. Consistent with the principles of the QCF, these qualifications aim to be: inclusive recognising the achievements of all learners through a standard currency for learner achievement; the award of credit responsive enabling individuals and centres to establish routes to achievement that are appropriate to their needs and facilitate progression accessible based on clear design features that are easy for all users to understand 1.5 UK Occupational Language Standards WJEC Qualifications in Language (QCF) provide for some of the underpinning knowledge and understanding for the UK Occupational Language Standards. A mapping document can be found in Appendix A 1.6 WJEC Qualifications in Languages and the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification The language module complements and forms part of the Wales, Europe and the World component of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification at each level. In this module learners must spend 20 hours (2 credits) developing language skills in their chosen language. The language module aims to: develop the learner s language skills demonstrate progression from their previous level in the language develop the learner s capacity for independent language learning raise awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity Learners may begin their study of the language module from a variety of different starting points. Some will have already developed language skills and competencies in their chosen language and this will mean building upon the skills already acquired, e.g. starting with Level 1 or Level 2. Other learners will begin studying a new language, e.g. starting with Entry Level. However, it is important to note that the language module must be undertaken during the learner s Welsh Baccalaureate programme of study. These qualifications have been developed to enable learners to achieve a qualification in a language while studying the language requirement for the Welsh Baccalaureate. The qualifications are mainly 1 or 2 credits and allow centres to choose appropriate qualifications for their learners. Each qualification was designed to cover the aims of the language module. Awareness of cultural and non verbal conventions is included within the delivery and assessment of the qualifications.

17 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 16 The qualifications can be delivered in any way that is suitable to the centre. The most common ways of delivering the language module are: 1 hour a week over 20 weeks (autumn and spring term) 2 hours a week over 10 weeks (autumn and/or spring term) a Language Week at the end of the summer term (usually at the end of the first year, if it is a two year course) 10 hours of timetabled sessions, complemented by 10 hours of self-guided learning

18 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 17 2 RULES OF COMBINATION 2.1 WJEC Qualifications in Language (QCF) Rules of Combination The range of units and structure of the qualifications enable centres to establish programmes that facilitate routes to achievement appropriate to the needs of learners and the requirements of employers. Each unit is a qualification in its own right; therefore there is no set unit combination. If centres are using the units for the language module of the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification they must be aware that 20 hours of study is stipulated in the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification specification. Therefore qualification/s that consist of or add up to 2 credits must be followed. It is the responsibility of the centre to ensure that these rules of combination are adhered to.

19 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 18 3 UNIT STRUCTURE Unit title The unit title is accredited on the QCF database. The title summarises the content of the unit in a concise manner. QCF level Units are assigned a level on the QCF database. The level describes the complexity of the unit. Credit value Each unit of the WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) is assigned a credit value. One credit is the equivalent to a total of 10 hours of learning. Learning time is defined as the total time taken by learners at the level of the unit, on average, to complete the learning outcomes of the unit to the standard determined by the assessment criteria. Guided learning hours Guided learning time represents only those hours in which a tutor is present and contributing to the learning process. In some organisations this is known as contact time. This time includes lecturers, supervised practical periods and supervised study time. Unit introduction This is written to the learner and gives a summary of the unit content. It sets the vocational context of the unit and highlights the purpose of the learning in the unit. Learning outcomes Learning outcomes state what the learner should know, understand or be able to do as a result of completing the learning in the unit. Assessment Criteria The assessment criteria specify the standard a learner is expected to meet to demonstrate that the learning outcomes of that unit have been achieved. Unit content The indicative content defines the breadth and depth of learning for each assessment criterion. It is expected that all the indicative content will be delivered during the programme of learning. It is not required to assess every aspect of the content when assessing the unit. Learners will be expected to apply the knowledge, understanding and skills acquired through the learning to the specifics of the assessment context.

20 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 19 Assessment WJEC Qualifications in Language (QCF) are assessed through internal assessment and are externally moderated. Guidance for delivery This gives the tutor some ideas on how to deliver the unit in a variety of settings consistent with the philosophy and intent of the qualification. Sample contexts are provided for each unit. Resources This identifies useful resources to help in the delivery of the learning. Many of the resources listed are suitable for using with learners.

21 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification Units - Learning outcomes and assessment criteria Entry 3 Unit Title: Spoken ( Target Language): Communicating Personal Information Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Be able to give personal information orally in response to questions Greetings Alphabet in familiar everyday situations or work Numbers related contexts 1.1 Use basic set phrases to communicate personal information orally in response to basic questions : e.g. name, contact details, place of work, mobile, , interests, likes and dislikes Context Specific Vocabulary for: Personal information School College The workplace Leisure interests Likes and dislikes Present tense Personal information including name, where you live/ work. Job title/ from + country Use simple set phrases e.g. My name is..., I live in..., I work in..., I go to school or college I like..., I don t like... Age Numbers (0-10) E mail address

22 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 21 Level 1 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Communicating Personal Information Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Be able to give and request personal information orally in a 1.1 Respond orally to predictable questions relating to personal Greetings Alphabet social or work context information by adapting set phrases. Numbers 1.2 Use and adapt predictable questions to request personal information orally. E.g. name, likes/dislikes, home town, contact details Context Specific Vocabulary for: Personal information The family Town and region Likes and dislikes Present tense Name, home location, family members, contact information Numbers (1-50), Simple words to get speaker to repeat or speak more slowly can be single words e.g. repeat please,

23 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 22 Level 2 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Communicating Personal Information Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Be able to engage in conversations to give and request personal information in a social or work context Greetings Alphabet Numbers 1.1 Initiate and maintain a routine conversation on everyday personal information responding and asking questions where appropriate e.g. name, likes/dislikes, home town, contact details, future plans and past activities Context Specific Vocabulary for: Personal information The family Town and region Future plans Activities Likes and dislikes Present, Past and Future tenses Develop vocabulary to be able to get speaker to repeat e.g. sorry I didn t understand, please say that again, please speak more slowly Responding to questions at interview

24 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 23 Entry 3 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Education and Employment Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Be able to give information orally in response to questions about work or education. 1.1 Use set phrases to communicate information orally about work or education in response to basic questions. Greetings Numbers The time Context Specific Vocabulary for: School College The workplace Appropriate verbs in the present tense Expressing likes and dislikes Adjectives to express size and opinions Possible questions + answers: Where do you e.g. work/go to school? I go to / I work in... + place What is the name of the e.g. company / employer / school? Give name / It is called What type of company / school is it? It is... e.g. a restaurant/ store/sport centre/ hairdresser/building company/ Secondary school etc What is your job title / what year are you in? I am + job/ I am in Year... Do you like your job/school? Yes, I like... No, I Don t like... Why do you like/ not like your job / school? It is... + adjective e.g. it is interesting/it is boring. What subjects do you study? / What do you do? I study + subjects. I work in e.g. marketing. What time do you start / finish? At...(hour clock) Is it a big company/school? Yes, it is big. No, it is small.

25 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 24 Level 1 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Education and Employment Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Understand spoken facts about work or education. Greetings 2. Be able to present facts orally about work or education. 1.1 Extract key information from spoken language including: Name of employer / school, department / function / e- mail address, phone number. 2.1 Express predictable information orally about work / education e.g. job title, hours of work, role & responsibilities, subjects studied. 2.2 Respond orally to predictable questions about work or education. Numbers The time The alphabet Context Specific Vocabulary for: Countries and nationality Town / region School College The workplace (as appropriate) Appropriate verbs in the present tense Transport Leisure activities Months and days of the week Expressing likes and dislikes Give personal general details e.g. What is your name? My name is... Where do you live? I live in + country What nationality are you? I am + nationality What do you do? I am + job description I work for + type of work place I go to school. Is your school / company in e.g. a town? Yes, it is in a big town. No, it is near the sea. What is your / address / mobile phone number? It is... What do you do in a typical day? I have e.g. 5 lessons a day and I play e.g. football. I answer the phone and help clients. How long have you been there / worked there? For...e.g. 6 years / 2 weeks Do you enjoy your job / studies? Why? Yes, I really like e.g. languages/ travel. No, I don t like e.g. the work / people / noise...because e.g. I enjoy e.g. communicating / I don t like e.g. the machines. How do you get to work / school? I go / I travel by e.g. bus / train / car / I walk. Are the holidays good? Yes, I have e.g. 6 weeks off in the summer. No, I only have 28 days off a year. What days do you work? I work e.g. Monday Friday I work part time. E.g. Tuesday and Wednesday. How many people work / study there?

26 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 25 Level 2 Entry Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Education and Employment Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Be able to engage in conversations to present and understand information about work or education. Greetings Numbers 1.1 Initiate and maintain a routine conversation about work / school or college e.g. roles & responsibilities / daily routine, description of products & services or subjects studied, past activities, future plans. 1.2 Respond orally to routine questions relating to a specific job / school subject, e.g. experience, personal qualities, reasons for wanting to work or study in a particular job / industry. The time The alphabet Context Specific Vocabulary for: Countries and nationality Town / region School College The workplace (as appropriate) Appropriate verbs in the present and past tenses Months and days of the week Expressing likes and dislikes As for Entry 3 / Level 1+ What do you do exactly? I + verbs describing various tasks / skills How many hours / days do you work? I work e.g. 8 hours a day / weekends How long have you worked for this company / been in school? I have worked in / studied in for e.g. 7 years... What does your job involve / do you do? I have + verb in past tense I am used to... I can... E.g. answer the phone, use ICT packages, speak 2 languages, and drive to venues... Frequency E.g. often, already, last year, for the last 2 years. Adverbs: e.g. Very / quite / generally / etc. Do you work full time / are you in school every day. Yes, I work / go to school every day Monday Friday. No, I just work 4 days a week. What qualities / skills do you have for this job? I am / I consider that I am + adjective I can e.g. communicate very well. What job / career will you do in the future? I will be; e.g. an engineer in France, a sales rep in Germany.

27 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 26 Entry 3 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Example of Scenarios 1. Understand spoken information or instructions in a social or work context. Greetings Numbers 2. Be able to give spoken instructions in a social or work context. 1.1 Respond appropriately to basic spoken information and instructions to demonstrate understanding e.g. time, simple directions. 2.1 Use basic set phrases to give instructions orally e.g. directions and orders. Context specific Vocabulary for: Town and region clothing Directions Prepositions Commands Requests Formal greetings: Introduce yourself e.g. name, country Directions: Where is? e.g. the museum, cinema, park... e.g. Go.. right, left, straight ahead. It is on the...1 st, 2 nd, 3 rd... Prepositions... it is next to / opposite. Can you repeat that please? Is that correct? Commands: e.g. Look...wear e.g. a hat, gloves, shoes...listen... Do... Do not... Be careful! Can you repeat that please? / Is that correct...? Emergency exit No smoking No noise Lock the...

28 Level 1 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 27 Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Example of Scenarios 1. Understand spoken information or instructions in a social or work context. Greetings Context specific vocabulary 2. Be able to give spoken instructions in a work or social context. 1.1 Identify predictable information or instructions from spoken communication e.g. time, prices, directions, imperatives. 2.1 Use and adapt predictable language to communicate instructions or information orally e.g. directions, recipe instructions. Numbers Months and days of the week Time Quantities and money Making requests Asking and understanding directions Commands Telephone greetings: Hello, how can I help you? Hello... can I speak to... Is...there please? This is... from... I would like to speak to... / I would like to know... Questions to request information: Is there / are there... Yes there is... e.g. a train at 10 o clock. Where is...? It is...e.g. 2 nd road on left. Use of prepositions. E.g. next to the swimming pool. How do you get to...? You can take the e.g. number 3 metro line to... What are the opening times...? e.g. on a Saturday it opens at 8 am. On a Monday it is closed. How much is...? It is...e.g. price + currency per room / person. I would like to book... for (number) of people please. Instructions: How do you...e.g. make? You need to... Get a... Expression of quantities Commands e.g. mix, stir, pour, put, take...

29 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 28 Level 2 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Giving and Receiving Information and Instructions Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Example of Scenarios 1. Be able to engage in conversations to give and receive information or instructions in a social or work context. 1.1 Use routine language to communicate routine instructions or information orally which includes several elements e.g. prices, dates and times, directions, Health and Safety information. 1.2 Use and adapt open questions to request further relevant details orally in relation to routine pieces of information and instructions. Understand instructions and commands Give instructions and commands As for Entry 3 / Level 1 + You will need... You must take... You will need to check... Remember to... How do I...? Shall I...? What do I do next? When can...? Where shall I...?

30 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 29 Entry 3 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Organising and Planning Activities Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Be able to give information orally in response to questions relating to planning 1.1 Use set phrases to answer basic questions relating to planning and Greetings Context specific vocabulary for: and organising activities in a social or work context. organising activities e.g. time, dates, location, cost. Hotel accommodation Hotel facilities 2. Be able to make oral requests or invitations relating to planning and organising activities in a work or social context. 2.1 Use basic set phrases to communicate a request or make an invitation e.g. book a hotel, invite someone to a meeting. Numbers Personal Information Days, Months, Dates Question forms Making requests Present and Conditional tenses Polite Telephone conventions: Hello how can I help you? Hello my name is...i would like to book e.g. a table please What day? e.g. Thursday. At what time? e.g. at 6 o clock. How many people? e.g Accommodation details: How can I help you? I would like to make a booking How many rooms / people? e.g. 1 room, 2 people When would you like to book for? e.g. from 12 May to 16 May Do you have / Is there...? e.g. a swimming pool? Yes, it is outdoors. No, but we have a gym How much is it? It is... e.g. per night. Facility requests: e.g. with a bathroom / shower / a view of the sea / ground floor room / free WIFI access. Do you have a car? Yes / no. Ending polite conversations: e.g. Thank you, goodbye.

31 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 30 Level 1 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Organising and Planning Activities Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Example of Scenarios 1. Be able to give and request information orally relating to planning and organising activities in a social or work context. 1.1 Initiate a simple conversation to make arrangements e.g. express facts, make invitations, requests and needs. Greetings Context specific vocabulary 1.2 Ask and answer simple questions orally to clarify arrangements e.g. quantity (how much, many), who? what? where? when? time and dates. Numbers Personal Information Days, Months, Dates Question forms Making requests Present and Conditional tenses Past and Future tenses of certain verbs Time Directions Telephone: formal greetings Hello, I would like to book...e.g. for number of people / rooms. At what time is e.g. lunch? It is served between e.g. 12-2pm Which day? e.g. Next Tuesday How many people? There are e.g.5 of us When will you arrive? We are coming by train. How long will you be staying for? We would like to stay for 1 week. Requests Type of room For + number of people / rooms e.g. a meeting room / bedroom.. How much is it? It is price + currency Is the cost per person / room? The price is per e.g. person What are the types of rooms are there? We have e.g. twin, single, double and family rooms. Facility requests Is there...e.g. a lift / swimming pool? Yes there is a... on your e.g. right. No there isn t. What time is breakfast? e.g. between 7.30 and am Is breakfast included? e.g. Yes, it is included in the room price. No, it is (price + currency) Where is the restaurant? It is e.g. on the ground floor next to the swimming pool. Thank you, just to confirm, I have booked...on (date)... at (time)... for (number people)...

32 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 31 Level 2 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Organising and Planning Activities Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Be able to engage in conversations to organise activities in a work or social context Greetings Context specific vocabulary 1.1 Initiate and maintain a routine conversation to plan an activity which includes several elements, responding and asking questions where appropriate e.g. express requests, future needs and actions completed and required. Location Numbers Personal Information - age Days, Months, Dates Question forms Making requests Expressing preferences Present, Conditional and Future tenses Time As for Entry 3 / Level 1+ Give dates, times, location. For bookings. Future Tense: How old will you be? I will be e.g. 16 When is the...e.g. party? e.g. On Saturday Conditional Tense: Would you like to go...? Yes I would like to go.../ No I don t want to go to No I would prefer to... Would you like to invite...? Yes I would like to invite e.g. all the class / No I would like a small party Requesting information; Where would you like your...e.g. party? Could we have it at the leisure centre? What time will the... start? At about 6pm. What food and drink would you like? I would like a hot / cold buffet. What kind of music do you like? e.g. I like pop, rock, jazz.. What time will it finish? At e.g. 11pm What shall we wear? Smart clothes

33 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 32 Entry 3 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Social Activities Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Understand key spoken information relating to everyday social activities 1.1 Identify key points in basic spoken communication relating to everyday activities. Greetings Time 2. Be able to make oral requests relating to everyday social activities 2.1 Use basic set phrases to state needs or wishes relating to everyday social activities. Numbers and prices Question forms Locations (prepositions) Context Specific Vocabulary for: Drinks and snacks Leisure activities Places transport At the cafe ordering drinks and snacks Buying tickets and understanding announcements Shopping Use set phrases such as; I would like... Do you have...? How much is...? Do you have anything cheaper? Is there a discount for...? At what time does it begin / end? When does the first / next / last...leave? Present tense Numbers

34 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 33 Level 1 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Social Activities Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Understand key spoken information relating to everyday social activities Greetings Time 2. Be able to make oral requests relating to everyday social activities 1.1 Identify key points and some detail in predictable conversations / announcements regarding social activities e.g. dialogues, travel announcements 2.1 Use and adapt set phrases orally to express facts and needs, make predictable requests relating to everyday social activities e.g. shopping, eating out, travel 2.2 Use and adapt predictable questions to clarify details orally e.g. time, cost Numbers Prices and quantities Question forms and making requests Locations (prepositions) Context Specific Vocabulary for: Drinks and snacks Leisure activities Shopping for food places Present tense At the cafe ordering drinks and snacks Buying tickets and understanding announcements Shopping Use set phrases such as; I would like... Do you have...? How much is...? Do you have anything cheaper? Is there a discount for...? At what time does it begin / end? When does the first / next / last...leave? Numbers Question forms: how / when / where / what?

35 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 34 Level 2 Unit Title: Spoken (Target Language): Social Activities Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Be able to engage in conversations relating to everyday social activities Greetings Time 24 hour clock 1.1 Initiate and maintain a conversation to express requests and preferences relating to routine transactions and everyday activities, including additional specific details e.g. seating preferences, how you would like food prepared. 1.2 Ask and respond orally to open questions to find out information e.g. quantity (people / items, prices, opening times (24 hour clock), dates, special offers, discounts. Numbers Prices and quantities Question forms and making requests Locations (prepositions) Context Specific Vocabulary for: Menu Car hire Present tense At the restaurant / Hiring a car Express seating preferences Ask for opening and closing times Use set phrases such as; I would like... / Do you have...? How much is...? Do you have anything cheaper? Is there a discount for...? Say what type of car you require Is insurance included? Is there a mileage charge? Say how many people are in your group Ask if there are child seats available Numbers Question forms: how / when / where / what?

36 WJEC Qualifications in Languages (QCF) Specification 35 Level 1 Unit Title: Written (Target Language): Communicating Personal Information Learning Outcomes Assessment criteria Content The learner will: The learner can: Possible Language Content Examples 1. Understand texts on personal information in a 1.1 Identify the key points and some details from simple Greetings Reading about other people / Checking in at the airport; social or work context texts relating to personal Alphabet Personal information including information name, where you live / work. Numbers Job title / from + country Use simple set phrases e.g. Context Specific Vocabulary for: My name is..., I live in Personal information..., I work in..., I go to School school or college College I like..., I don t like... The workplace Age Leisure interests Numbers (0-10) E mail address Likes and dislikes Present tense 2. Be able to produce texts on personal information in a social or work context 2.1 Use and adapt set phrases to respond in writing to predictable questions and requests for personal everyday facts and information e.g. name, address, contact details, likes & dislikes 2.2 Use and adapt predictable questions to request in writing personal everyday facts and information from others. e.g. name, likes / dislikes, address, contact details