Welsh Baccalaureate - Foundation to Advance
To study the Welsh Bac you must be studying one of the following courses:
- Applied ICT Double Award
- AS/A Levels
- CACHE Foundation Caring for Young Children Award
- First Diploma (FD) Public Services
- National Diploma (ND) Animal Management
- National Diploma (ND) Business
- National Diploma (ND) Construction
- National Diploma (ND) Electronics
- National Diploma (ND) Operations and Maintenance
- National Diploma (ND) Public Services
- NVQ 2 Professional Catering
The Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification
Pembrokeshire College was the first institution in the county to offer the Welsh Baccalaureate. This qualification provides students with a broad range of skills and experiences, designed to equip them for the world of work in the twenty-first century, whilst aiming to give parity of esteem between academic and vocational courses.
The Welsh Bac can be linked to courses at three different levels - Foundation (still in pilot), Intermediate and Advanced. The qualification is becoming increasingly recognised by both universities and employers as a broadening and enriching educational experience. Pembrokeshire College currently offers the Welsh Bac as a compulsory element with designated courses running at all three levels.
Attendance
The qualification is completed alongside a full-time course.
Duration
1 / 2 years
Careers/Further Study
Dependant on your main programme, you will study for a Welsh Baccalaureate at either Foundation, Intermediate or Advanced level. The Welsh Baccalaureate at Advanced Level is worth the same as a Grade A pass at A Level (120 UCAS points).
Entry requirements
Students must be studying one of the following:
- National Diploma (ND) Animal Management
- National Diploma (ND) Business
- National Diploma (ND) Electronics
- National Diploma (ND) Operations and Maintenance
- National Diploma (ND) Travel and Tourism
- National Diploma (ND) Construction
- National Diploma (ND) Public Services
- AS/A Levels
- Applied ICT Double Award
- NVQ 2 Professional Catering
- First Diploma (FD) Public Services
- CACHE Foundation Caring for Young Children Award
Course content
The Welsh Baccalaureate is a qualification for 16+ year olds in Wales and recognises everything you do whilst at college.
You will study your main programme but, in addition, you will be able to gain recognition for other activities you pursue. These will include:
- Enterprise activities
- Work experience
- A language taster
- Working with the local community
- Key skills including IT and communication
- Wales, Europe and the world
- Personal and Social Education
- Trips and visits
As a result you will be better equipped for further and higher education, and employment.
Course assessment
You will be required to keep a diary/record of your activities and experiences by compiling a portfolio of evidence for each activity.
Finally, an individual investigation into an aspect of the Welsh Baccalaureate linked to your main programme of study.
Additional qualifications
Not applicable
Essential equipment
Trips and visits form an integral part of this course, for which there may be a charge.
Fee
Full-time - no fee.
Further information
Visit the Welsh Baccalaureate website at www.wbg.org.uk
For further information, call Admissions on 0800 716 236 email admissions@pembrokeshire.ac.uk or visit one of our college open days. To apply online now click here.
