Requirements for the Foundation Diploma

To gain a Welsh Baccalaureate Foundation Diploma students must achieve the core certificate and optional qualifications:-

Core Certificate at level 1

  • Four key skills at level 1, which must include one from Communication, Application of Number and ICT, and evidence of having pursued all six key skills.
  • Diary records and verification statements where relevant, for Personal and Social Education, Wales, Europe and the world (including the language module) and Work related education
  • Individual Investigation at level 1.

Candidates may substitute a qualification in GCSE Computer Studies, ICT or Information Systems at Grade G or above for the Level 1 key skill requirement in ICT.

Options

NVQ Level 1, BTec Introductory Diploma or equivalent, or a minimum of four grades D-G at GCSE, or equivalent.
Principal Learning and Extended Project at Level 1.

Please note: some equivalences, in terms of NVQ, VCE, BTEC or other qualifications may not be clear-cut. Centres should refer such cases, or similar queries, to the WJEC.