Optional equivalence

Optional equivalence in the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification

All centres that have candidates registered for the Welsh Baccalaureate must ensure that the Optional Programme candidates are following meets the equivalence requirements for the relevant Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma. The requirements are:

Advanced Diploma: 2 A levels grades A-E, NVQ level 3, BTEC National Cert (12 Unit) or equivalent
Intermediate Diploma: 4 GCSE A*-C, NVQ level 2, BTEC First Diploma (6 Units) or equivalent
Foundation Diploma is: 4 GCSE D-G, NVQ leve1, BTEC Introductory Diploma or equivalent

To check whether a qualification meets the necessary “equivalence” centres should go to the following link :
http://www.accreditedqualifications.org.uk/index.aspx

The full title of the qualification or the QAN (Qualification Accreditation Number) will be required. Once the relevant qualification is identified, the performance figures that relate to the level 1, 2 or 3 thresholds are used to determine the relative equivalence e.g. four GCSEs are equivalent to 80%. If you cannot find a performance figure relating to a qualification then please contact Neil Owens to get clarification.

The ‘Profile of Results Anticipated This Summer’ (PRATS) will be send to centres in March. The information provided is extremely important in helping WJEC to aggregate and award the correct results. Failure to respond, may result in the incorrect results being issued on August 14th (Advanced Diploma) and August 21st (Intermediate and Foundation).