KS4 WBQ Skills
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Why study the WBQ?
The central focus of the National Welsh Baccalaureate is to provide a vehicle for Level 2 learners to consolidate and develop essential and employability skills within the context of their chosen Learning Programme. The qualification will help learners to prepare for their future by developing skills, attributes and behaviours valued by post-16 educators and potential employers.
WBQ Skills Challenge Certificate: Key Stage 4
- Individual Project
This is an independent, research-based assignment on an individually selected subject. Learners demonstrate the knowledge and skills to produce a written investigation or an artefact/product supported by written research. - Enterprise and Employability Challenge
For learners to develop enterprising skills and attributes and enhance employability. - Global Citizenship Challenge
For learners to understand and respond appropriately to a global issue. - Community Challenge
For learners to identify, develop and participate in opportunities that will benefit the community.
|
Challenge |
Weight |
Preparation |
|
Individual Project |
50% |
• Planning and Organisation • Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving • Digital Literacy |
|
Enterprise and Employability Challenge |
20% |
• Creativity and Innovation • Personal Effectiveness • Digital Literacy |
|
Global Citizenship Challenge |
15% |
• Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving • Creativity and Innovation |
|
Community Challenge |
15% |
• Planning and Organisation • Personal Effectiveness |