Subject: Welsh Baccalaureate The Skills Challenge - Options (Compulsory)
Head of Department: Mr S Steeves
Qualification: GCSE
Examination Board: WJEC
Course Content:
WJEC Welsh Baccalaureate National Qualification The WJEC Welsh Baccalaureate is an engaging and skills-based qualification designed to prepare students for future academic and career opportunities. Throughout this course, students will develop essential life skills, critical thinking, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively. The qualification is structured around three distinct units: Enterprise and Employability Unit (Year 10) In this unit, students explore the fundamentals of building a career and running a business. They develop practical skills such as writing CVs, crafting letters of application, and preparing for future job opportunities. Additionally, students are encouraged to think creatively by designing their own business ideas, learning how to plan, strategise, and assess the basics of launching and managing a successful enterprise. Global Citizenship Unit (Year 10) This unit focuses on broadening students’ understanding of the world around them, emphasising global issues and their impact on society. Students examine topics such as sustainability, human rights, and cultural diversity, fostering a sense of responsibility and awareness as active global citizens. Individual Project (Year 11) In the final year, students undertake an independent research project on a topic of their choice. This unit developed throughout the course, such as research, analysis, and presentation, culminating in a meaningful and reflective piece of work.
How you will learn:
Research and writing. Creative thinking and promotion. Group presentation. Critical thinking.
Students are assessed through their coursework. There is no exam.
Additional information / skills:
Through this qualification, students will not only gain valuable skills for their future careers and education but also grow as individuals who are ready to contribute positively to their local and global communities.
The Welsh Baccalaureate will:
- enable learners to consolidate and formalise learning of skills;
- provide a theoretical underpinning of knowledge and techniques related to skills;
- encourage reflection, analysis and articulation of the learner's own proficiency in the skills;
- engage learners in exploring, developing, practicing and applying the skills;
- increase confidence and effectiveness in the use and application of the skills in a range of meaningful and 'real-life' context and purposes.
Job ideas:
Business and Entrepreneurship: Business Manager, Project Manager Education and Social Services: Social Worker, Teacher Creative industries: Event Planner, Content creator. Global and Public Affairs: Human Rights Advocate Technology and Innovation: Data Analyst, Digital Marketing.
For further information see: Mr S Steeves
Why should I choose this subject?
Creative Arts and Culture
Humanities & Languages