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Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification

Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification. What’s it all about?. The Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ). Advanced Level Diploma Non-examination based qualification CURRENTLY Worth 120 UCAS points (equivalent of Grade A)- it will be graded next year. MANY offers for university feature WBQ

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Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification

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  1. Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification What’s it all about?

  2. The Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ) Advanced Level Diploma • Non-examination based qualification • CURRENTLY Worth 120 UCAS points (equivalent of Grade A)- it will be graded next year. • MANY offers for university feature WBQ • Aim is to learn through experience, discussion etc (not essay/writing based) • 3 lessons per week in Y12, 2 lessons in Y13

  3. The Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ) • Essential Skills Wales/ Wider Key Skills • Communication L3, Application of Number L2, ICT L2 (Essential Skills) • Working With Others L3, Improving Own Learning and Performance L3, Problem-Solving L3 (Key Skills) • Projects- booklets to complete in WBQ lessons • Some work completed through AS subjects • Assessed- work sent to WJEC

  4. The Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ) 2. Wales, Europe and the World • Political, economic, social issues • Outside speakers, watch DVDs, discussion in class, internet-based activities etc. • Spanish- 20 hours self-study through internet ( 1 lesson per week in the autumn term OR spring term)

  5. The Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ) 3. Work-Related Education • Work experience (OR part time job) • Team Enterprise activity- in groups 4. Personal and Social Education (30 hours) • Relationships, lifestyle choices, citizenship • Community Participation- helping out in KS3 classes, charity shops, local clubs (e.g. Scouts)

  6. The Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ) 5. Individual Investigation • Project into area of personal interest- related to university application?

  7. The Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification (WBQ) Features • 2 year programme • 75-80% covered in Y12 • Only 20-25% to do in Y13 • Variety of learning activities (DVD, discussion, visits, group work, outside speakers etc.) • NEEDS A POSITIVE AND ORGANISED APPROACH

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