ENTRY PROCEDURES and CODING INFORMATION ALL WJEC QUALIFICATIONS: SEPTEMBER 2013 AUGUST 2014

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1 ENTRY PROCEDURES and CODING INFORMATION ALL WJEC QUALIFICATIONS: SEPTEMBER 23 AUGUST 24 Version 2: September 23

2 Eamination Types and Series Covered By This Booklet: Eamination Type Series 1. GCE January 24 NOT AVAILABLE TO CENTRES IN ENGLAND Series Board 1A 41 May/June 24 6A GCSE (a) Certificate in Latin (b) Level 2 Additional Maths (c) Level 1/Level 2 Certification in English Literature (d) Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in English Language November 23 BG 40 January 24 NOT AVAILABLE TO CENTRES IN ENGLAND 1G 40 May/June 24 6G 40 Please use January and/or May/June GCSE Base data Please use May/June GCSE Base data Please use November and/or May/June GCSE Base data 3. Entry Level March 24 3C 40 1

3 Eamination Type Series Series Board 4. Functional Skills November 23 BF 40 June 24 6F Wider Key Skills/Essential Skills Wales November 23 BK 41 February 24 2K 41 May 24 5K Welsh Baccalaureate New Registrations 9W 41 March 24 3W 41 August 24 6W Principal Learning New Registrations 9P 41 January 24 1P 41 June 24 6P Project January 24 1P 41 June 24 6P Entry Pathways January 24 1T Level 1 & 2 Applied Science and Science for Work May 24 5T 40 January 23 May Level 3 Qualifications (QCF) January 24 1Q 41 June 24 6Q Qualifications in Languages (QCF) 1S 5S January 24 1L 40 June 24 6L Yr Iaith ar Waith January 24 1Y 40 June 24 6Y 40 2

4 CONTENTS PAGE 1. GENERAL 4 2. PRELIMINARY ENTRIES 5 3. FINAL ENTRIES DATES AND DEADLINES FINAL ENTRIES METHODS OF ENTRY 8 5. PROVISION OF ENTRY DETAILS ENTRY METHOD A: A2C MIGRATION APPLICATION (FORMERLY EDI) ENTRY METHOD B: ONLINE ENTRIES VIA WJEC SECURE WEBSITE BASEDATA SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRING REGISTRATION PRINCIPAL LEARNING 9.2 WBQ 10. FEEDBACK DOCUMENTATION AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ENTRIES DATA PROTECTION APPENDIX 1: LIST OF ENTRY CODES 20 3

5 1. GENERAL This booklet contains all the necessary information which WJEC *registered centres will need in order to submit entries for WJEC qualifications, and covers all eaminations types and all eamination series during the 23/24 cycle. A complete list of the qualifications and series involved is given on pages 1 and 2. Entry fees and other charges relating to all eamination entries submitted during 23/24 are listed in appendi 2. A comprehensive list of entry codes is also included in this booklet as appendi 1. Most centres will import these codes into their internal centre MIS when the eaminations base data is downloaded from the WJEC website. Centres are however strongly advised to familiarise themselves with the coding information in appendi 1, and also the GCE and GCSE Unit Directories which contain important supplementary guidance which cannot be found in the basedata. In addition to the entry regulations contained in this booklet, centres are also referred to the JCQ publication General Regulations for Approved Centres published annually in September. NB - *Registered centres: Eamination entries can only be accepted from institutions which have formally registered as an eamination centre with WJEC. If your centre wishes to submit entries and is not yet registered as a centre, please contact the entries section at WJEC (entries@wjec.co.uk) for a copy of the official application form. This form, duly completed, must be returned to WJEC no less than three months prior to the relevant entry deadline. 4

6 2. PRELIMINARY ENTRIES For some eaminations, WJEC requires advance notification of the likely candidate numbers to be entered some months before the final entry deadlines. This information allows us to ensure that question papers are printed in adequate numbers and most importantly, that early release materials coursework information, teacher guidance etc can be issued. Preliminary Entries are required for the following eaminations and must be submitted by the dates indicated Eamination Type Series Submission Deadline GCE A/AS May/June series October 23 GCSE May/June series October 23 Certificate in Latin May/June series October 23 Functional Skills May series October 23 Level 2 Additional Maths May/June series October 23 Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in English Language/English Literature May/June series October 23 Preliminary entries can be submitted in one of two ways: (a) Online via the WJEC s secure website: this is the simplest and quickest method as the procedures have been streamlined in order to make the process as user friendly as possible. The system will prompt centres with the actual candidate numbers entered in the previous series and will ask for these to be confirmed or amended. Only in cases where the entry will vary by more than 10% is any amendment required. (b) If for any reason the online method cannot be used, manual forms can be downloaded from the Entries page of the main WJEC website. These then need to be completed and returned to WJEC by the dates listed above. NB If your centre does not submit any preliminary entries, or if you do not include preliminary numbers for any subject for which you then go on to submit final entries, you may not receive all the required assessment materials and/or eaminations stationery. If you are in any doubt about whether candidates will be entered for any specific subject/option, you are advised to include a small notional amount (e.g. 5) to ensure that appropriate materials are despatched to you. 5

7 3. FINAL ENTRIES: DATES & DEADLINES Centres are urged to submit entries as soon as possible as this will aid in the efficient processing of the data and will maimise the time available for checking and verification. Final deadlines for each eamination series and the dates from which late entry fees are payable are as follows: Eamination Series Entry Deadline * Late Fees payable from GCE January 24 (EXCLUDING CENTRES IN ENGLAND) GCSE November 23 Last Date for receipt of EDI files by WJEC 21 October November February 24 May/June March March 24 1 August 24 4 October October 23 3 December 23 January 24 (EXCLUDING CENTRES IN ENGLAND) 21 October November February 24 May/June February 24 1 April 24 1 August 24 Entry Level March November January June 24 Functional Skills November 23 4 October October December 23 June March March 24 1 August 24 Key Skills/Essential Skills Wales November September October 23 February January January 24 May 24 2 May May 24 Welsh Baccalaureate New Registrations 31 October 23 2 December 23 N/A March 24 7 December January February 24 August February 24 1 April 24 1 August 24 Applied Science/Science for Work (QCF January 24 June October February December May 24 Creative and Media (IVQ) June February February May 24 6

8 Eamination Series Entry Deadline * Late Fees payable from Last Date for receipt of EDI files by WJEC Principal Learning New Registrations ** 15 November 23 2 December 23 N/A January October November February 24 June March March 24 1 August 24 Project January October 23 2 December February 24 June March March 24 1 August 24 Entry Pathways January 24 May 24 1 October February November April 24 Certificate in Latin January October 23 2 December February 24 June February 24 1 April 24 1 August 24 Level 2 Additional Maths June February 24 1 April 24 1 August 24 Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in November 23 4 October October December 23 English Language June February 24 1 April 24 1 August 24 Level 1/Level 2 Certificate in June February 24 1 April 24 1 August 24 English Literature Level 3 Qualification QCF January October December 23 June March May 24 Qualifications in Languages January October November 23 CQCF June February April 24 Yr Iaith ar Waith January October November 23 June February April 24 *Late fees are charged for: New candidate entry. Additional/amended subject for an eisting candidate. changes. Late fees are not charged for amendments to candidate names, dates of birth or gender. There are also no late fees for any withdrawals of subjects/candidates. **For Principal Learning candidates intending to submit unit entries in the January series, registrations must be submitted by 21 October 23. 7

9 4. FINAL ENTRIES: METHODS OF ENTRY Entries for the eaminations series included in this booklet may be submitted in either of the following formats: A. A2C Migration Application (Formerly EDI) See Section 6; (NB centres who are unable to use the A2C Migration Application may upload entry files via the WJEC secure website provided that these fully comply with the agreed JCQ entry formats. If in any doubt please contact WJEC helpdesk for advice - telephone ). All centres that use a Management Information System (MIS) to transmit entry and results data to and from the JCQ awarding bodies should have downloaded the A2C Migration Application by 31 August 22. The JCQ A2C Migration Application (MA) allows centres to transport and receive EDI files without using a third party (VAN) carrier. It is a free application, provided by AVCO on behalf of the JCQ awarding bodies. The JCQ awarding bodies have stopped supporting the VAN carriers previously used to transport EDI files as of September If you have not yet downloaded the Migration Application you should visit AVCO s website: If you are unable to find an answer in AVCO s FAQs please call If you eperience a technical problem when trying to download the MA please call Alternatively, you may wish to try your local IT support first. Most problems are often resolved by support teams which know their networks and firewalls. Several local authorities now have a good understanding of how to install the A2C MA. Any non technical problems should be raised with the WJEC helpdesk B. Online Entries via WJEC Secure Website See Section 7. Method A will require centres to download the relevant eam series basedata from the WJEC website and import into the centre MIS. Further information about basedata is provided in Section 8. Method B involves the individual inputting of entry details for each candidate directly into the software on the secure website. It is thus only suitable for centres which do not have an MIS, or are submitting only small numbers of entries. Any centres which are unable to use any of these electronic entry methods should contact the Entries Section for manual entry forms. These must be completed and returned to WJEC by the deadlines listed in section 3. 8

10 5. PROVISION OF ENTRY DETAILS The notes in this section apply to all entry methods 5.1 Centre Details The five digit centre number should be inserted in the field provided. 5.2 Candidate Status When compiling candidate entries, it is necessary to distinguish between internal candidates (i.e. those on the full or part time roll of the institution) and private candidates (i.e. those who are not students at the institution, but for whom the institution is providing eamination accommodation and/or assessing and authenticating coursework/controlled assessments). If submitting entries using the A2C Migration Tool, private candidates must be identified in the Entry File by inserting 'P' in position 3, Candidate Status. Please refer to the "Formats for the Echange of Eamination Related Data, Version 14," for further guidance. This will ensure that the results for these candidates are ecluded from the centre's eamination statistics. If submitting entries via the WJEC secure website, select Yes or No from the drop-down bo for Eternal/Private Candidate. If submitting entries on manual forms, please indicate any private candidates by inserting the letter 'E' before the candidates eamination number on the entry form. WJEC will then ensure that these are "flagged" as private entries and the results for these candidates ecluded from the centres eamination statistics. 5.3 Candidate Numbering Centres are requested to allocate a candidate number to each candidate. For each candidate a unique four-figure number within the range 00 to 9999 must be used. (The number 0000 must not be used.) Centres should use the same four-figure candidate number when entering a candidate for any eaminations offered by any of the other Awarding Bodies or Groups. 9

11 5.3.3 All candidates entered for eaminations also require a Unique Candidate Identifier (UCI) number. This number is allocated when a candidate s first unit entry is submitted and is used by the awarding body to identify candidates when unit results are aggregated together to produce an overall grade. It is absolutely vital therefore that the same UCI is used for ALL eamination sessions AND for the cash-in entry. If your centre is entering candidates who have previously sat units at other centres, the correct UCI should be obtained from the original centre. A UCI is made up as follows: A Digits the centre number where the candidate enters his/her first unit Digits the academic year in which the first unit entry is submitted, this will read 13 for candidates who enter their first units in January or June 24 Digits The four digit candidate eamination number "check" digit, allocated automatically Digit 6 Board identifier "0" From 2009 Unique Learner Numbers (ULN) are mandatory for all centres wishing to use WJEC qualifications in order to contribute to the award of any Diploma. 5.4 Candidate Personal Details Candidate Number Enter the candidate number you have allocated in the field provided Unique Candidate Identifier (UCI) The unique 13 character candidate identifier must be included. Entries received without the UCI will not be accepted. For EDI files, the full 13 digit identifier must be included on the entry and amendments file. For manual entries, centres which are unable to generate the full 13 digit identifier are advised that an online check digit generator is available on the WJEC website Alternatively, for manual entries where the first 12 digits of the UCI only are submitted, WJEC will generate the missing check digit. 10

12 5.4.3 Unique Learner Number (ULN) Unique Learner numbers are allocated by the Learner Registration Service and are required only for those subjects/units which are intended to contribute to Diploma awards in England, but will also in future be required for the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification. More information about ULNs can be found on the Learning Records Service (LRS) website Candidate Name Enter each candidate's name, surname(s) first, then a colon and then the forename or initials. e.g. SMITH: PATRICIA ANN PORTER-BROWN: J S PETER DE LA ROSA: THOMAS e.g. Where the surname always appears as the first word(s) of the name, a colon should follow the complete name. TANG PO HENG: Names of up to 40 characters, counting the colon, any hyphen or apostrophe, rounded brackets, (open and close), full stop and each space as a separate character, can be accepted in full. Please ensure that the full legal name is used in every eamination series. The name, date of birth and the UCI will be used to track candidates in unitised eaminations. N.B. Should the need to abbreviate a candidate's name to meet the maimum allowance of 40 characters create difficulties for any of your candidates, special arrangements can be made, on application to the Eamining Board, to record their full names on certificates only Se Enter M for a male candidate, F for a female candidate. 11

13 5.4.6 Date of birth Enter the date of birth of each candidate numerically e.g. for 12 April 1998 enter N.B. An entry without a specific date of birth cannot be accepted. Identical candidate details, i.e. name and date of birth, should be used across all eamination levels and series, and all awarding bodies for the same candidate. 5.5 Subject/Unit Entries The entry for each subject/unit is recorded by means of a si digit entry code. Each code is made up of a four digit subject/unit code and a two digit option code. A full list of all entry codes for 23/24 is given in appendi For each candidate, the full si digit code for each subject to be taken should be inserted in the appropriate fields Subjects taken through the medium of Welsh For all subjects, at all levels, taken through the medium of Welsh, the full si digit code should be inserted. The first zero of the option code should be replaced with a 'W' e.g. to enter A/AS Biology BY1 through the medium of Welsh, the code will be The eception to this rule is for GCSE Film Studies, e.g. to enter GCSE Film Studies through the medium of Welsh, the code will be Forbidden Combinations Before making an entry for a particular subject, reference should be made to the document "Eamination Provision 24" which gives details of prohibited combinations of subjects. 12

14 5.6 Unitised Subjects General The majority of WJEC qualifications are now unitised in nature i.e. candidates take a number of separate units, usually across different eamination series in order to complete the award. All GCE specifications and many of the new GCSE specifications are unitised, as are the new Principal Learning qualifications. For all these subjects two separate types of entry are required: (a) (b) Unit Entry: A separate entry must be made for each individual unit attempted by candidates. This requirement applies not only to the formal "written eamination" units, but also those related to coursework or other centre based elements. (Centres frequently overlook the coursework units when making entries and this can lead to major difficulties when results are issued). Cash-in Entry: When candidates wish to obtain an overall subject award for any unitised subject, a separate "cash in" entry is also required. The cash-in code required should be entered alongside the individual unit entries. If a candidate has completed all the required units for a subject award but does not submit a cash in entry, he/she may either: Enter for the subject award after the publication of results. An additional fee is payable in these circumstances. or enter for the subject award at a subsequent series, provided the specification is still available. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF GCSE UNITISED SUBJECTS - WHEN SUBMITTING THE CASH IN CODE, THE COMPULSORY TERMINAL REQUIREMENT MUST ALSO BE INCLUDED Candidate name/date of birth It is important that the name and date of birth used for each candidate is precisely the same for all eamination sessions. Problems frequently occur where centres use variations of a candidate s name (e.g. an additional middle name) or an alternative spelling Combination of Units Centres are urged to check carefully that every candidate is entered for the correct combination of units. For eample, a candidate cashing in Advanced Level Geography - code 32 must have completed all four units 12, 12, 1203 and GCSE Terminal requirements Centres are reminded that for GCSE unitised specifications, candidates must be entered for at least 40% (Ecluding centres in England, where 100% must be entered) of the total assessment in the terminal session (i.e. the eam session in which the award is cashed in). 13

15 6. SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES METHOD A (A2C MIGRATION APPLICATION - FORMERLY EDI) 6.1 Centres using this method of entry must: follow the relevant instructions given in Section 5. submit their entries by the closing dates given in Section Centres are particularly encouraged to use this method of entry as it will save administrative effort at both the centre and WJEC. Most centre administration packages can easily connect to the A2C Migration Application. 6.3 Centres using this method of entry should already have downloaded the A2C Migration Application. 6.4 Centres requiring more information about the submission of electronic entries (EDI Files) or the use of the A2C Migration Application may ring WJEC helpdesk on The formats are defined in the booklet "Formats for the Echange of Eamination Related Data (Version 14, September, 21)." This document is available to download from the Joint Council website at WJEC do not require backup printouts if the A2C Migration Application entry method is used. 6.6 For all files sent via the A2C Migration Application, the unique 13 character candidate identifier (UCI) is compulsory. 7. SUBMISSION OF ENTRIES METHOD B (ONLINE ENTRIES VIA WJEC SECURE WEBSITE) 7.1 Centres are advised that entries (and amendments) can be made online using the WJEC Secure Website - Centres using this method of entry must: follow the relevant instructions given in Section 5. submit their entries by the closing dates given in Section This system is aimed particularly at centres which have traditionally submitted entries for WJEC using manual entry/amendment forms. Centres with no other means of submitting entries or amendments electronically are encouraged to use this method of entry as it will save administrative effort at both the centre and WJEC. 7.3 Centres using this method of entry should already have registered with WJEC as a user of the Secure Website. If your centre has not yet registered as a user of the Secure Website you can do this by sending an to securewebsite@wjec.co.uk It is important to state your centre number, centre name, contact name and preferred address for communications in order to facilitate your registration. 14

16 7.4 A detailed user guide to the Online Entries system is available to download from the WJEC Secure Website. 7.5 Centres requiring more information about using the Online Entries can ring the Secure Website helpline on Using the Online Entries system, the Eaminations Officer can enter all the candidate and subject details for your centre into the system. Following the submission of the completed entries and subject information, the Walled Garden on the Secure Website will be updated with all relevant candidate and subject information. 7.7 After submission of the online entry, further amendments may be made to candidate or subject details using the same Online Entries system. 7.8 To enter a candidate through the medium of Welsh, click on the Welsh button net to the relevant subject where available, or select the appropriate Welsh option. 8. BASEDATA Centres submitting entries via Method A (A2C Migration Application) will first need to download the base data for the relevant series from the main WJEC website - Base data contains all the necessary information for the various specifications that the WJEC offers. Essentially it provides details of how each subject breaks down into its constituent parts - e.g. options, components, papers, maimum marks, eam dates, fees etc. It is essential that for each eamination level and series, centres use the latest version of base data available. Base data for all unitised eaminations will contain information on both units and cash-in codes. 15

17 9. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRING REGISTRATION Certain WJEC qualifications involve a separate registration procedure, in addition to the submission of subject/unit and cash in entries as outlined in sections 5.5 & Principal Learning 9.2 WBQ All candidates embarking on Principal Learning courses are required to register for the specification and level being studied at the commencement of the course. For all candidates intending to submit unit entries in the January 24 series, registration must be made by 21 October 23. For all other candidates beginning courses in September 23, registrations must be submitted by 15 November 23. A fee will be levied at registration which will cover a single entry for each unit within the specification and the aggregation cash in entry. Additional fees will be levied for second and subsequent attempts at each unit. (Further details relating to fees can be found in appendi 2). It is a requirement of the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification that candidates embarking on the course in September 23 must register with WJEC. Candidates who have already registered previously need not register again, unless they have completed a diploma at one level and are progressing to a different level. Each registration must include candidate personal details (name date of birth, se) Unique Candidate Identifier (UCI) and the code for the relevant Diploma level. Centres are strongly encouraged to submit registration details electronically - either by using the A2C Migration Application or via the WJEC s secure website. Registration details must be submitted for every candidate embarking on the WBQ. Centres are also epected to use the new Unique Learner Number (ULN) that is now being made available for use in Wales in all electronic files submitted that may be used for aggregation of the WBQ. The final date for receipt of WBQ registrations is 31 October

18 10. FEEDBACK DOCUMENTATION AND AMENDMENTS TO THE ENTRIES 10.1 As soon as possible after the entries have been received, the following will be sent to centres: (a) (b) Centre Statement of Entry giving the candidates entered for each of the subjects listed on the entry forms; Candidate Statement of Entry for each candidate (provided on request only via WJEC secure website). Centres wishing to receive individual candidate statements of entry must indicate this by using the online facility on WJEC secure website, then click on Stationery Requirements. This facility will be available until 31 st October. These lists will enable any errors made at the entry stage to be corrected For unitised qualifications, additional documentation will be provided in order to help with the checking process (a) (b) (c) Complete list of all cash-in entries submitted for the respective series. Centres are requested to make certain that all candidates who are epecting a final aggregated award in that series are included on the list. ANY CANDIDATE NOT LISTED WILL ONLY RECEIVE RESULTS FOR THE INDIVIDUAL UNITS WHICH HAVE BEEN ENTERED NOT A FINAL AGGREGATED GRADE. Certification Warning Report. This will be issued in cases where WJECs records indicate that cash-in candidates will not have the requisite number of units for the relevant award. Missing cash-in list. This will be issued to highlight any candidates which will have the requisite number of units available for an aggregated award but no cash in entry has been received. All the entry feedback documentation provided should be checked and the necessary corrections made in the manner outlined below Submission of Amendments using the A2C Migration Application Centres are encouraged to submit amendments via the A2C Migration Application using the Joint Council standard format for amendments. It is vital however that EDI files submitted contain details of candidates to be amended and additional candidates only. EDI files which contain a resubmission of the entire centre's entry cannot be accepted Submission of Amendments Online via WJEC Secure Website Centres which submit their initial entries through the WJEC Secure Website can also submit amendments in this way. Centres which use the A2C Migration Application for the main entries however must continue to use the A2C Migration Application for all entry/amendment transactions. 17

19 11. DATA PROTECTION As an Awarding Body it is essential for WJEC to collect personal information about eamination candidates, e.g. names and dates of birth. WJEC also hold details of candidates achievements for the issue of certificates. Access to this information is strictly controlled, but is shared within the education and training community when this is appropriate. For eample, centres receive details of their candidates eamination results, and details of the achievements of university applicants are supplied to UCAS. WJEC is also required to supply Local Authorities and Central Government and their agencies with data for statistical analysis. WJEC also supplies candidate and results data to a central qualifications database which acts as a common repository of results data. The WJEC has also set up a separate database (for Welsh centres only), in order to provide statistical data to central and local government in Wales and to match data for the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification. WJEC does not provide information to organisations involved in direct marketing or similar ventures. WJEC is registered with the information Commissioner, Wycliffe House, Water Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5AF. Data protection information can be viewed their website WJEC abides by the eight Data Protection principles, and require that all those who supply or use data also adhere to these principles. Centres are required to issue a privacy notice to children and young people (and/or Parents or guardians) summarising what information will be collected and held, why it will be held and what third parties (such as WJEC) it may be passed on to. Centres are epected to take care both in the collection of data for transmission to WJEC and in the dissemination of data from WJEC. The following guidance is offered. Candidates should be aware that their personal details are being given to WJEC. This is particularly important where candidates themselves are not completing forms. In most cases the information is supplied from school, or college computer systems, and candidates may not be aware that their details are being passed on. Centres should eercise care when releasing personal information supplied by WJEC. This information is intended for centres internal use only. Information a centre has obtained from the Awarding Bodies must not be used for marketing purposes or any other purpose which could be reasonably objected to by a candidate. Centres should be appropriately registered with the Information Commissioner. Candidates have a right of access to the data WJEC holds about them. In general parents and others do not have the right of access under the Data Protection Act, so all applications must come from the candidate. 18

20 Under the Data Protection Act, all access requests should be responded to within 40 days. However, this requirement does not apply if it would require us to release eamination results before the normal publication date. In such cases the request will be actioned after the eamination results have been published. There is a charge for providing details following a subject access request. Subject Access Requests or questions regarding WJEC's data protection policy can be sent to: Data Protection Officer WJEC 245 Western Avenue Cardiff CF5 2YX data.protection.officer@wjec.co.uk 19

21 APPENDIX 1 ENTRY CODES NOVEMBER 23 EXAMINATIONS (SERIES BG13) GCSE MATHEMATICS - LINEAR Subject English Medium Welsh Medium Subject Subject Foundation Tier Higher Tier MATHEMATICS (Unitised) Single Award Cash In 4350 SA 4350 GU Unit 1 Foundation Tier Unit 1 Higher Tier Unit 2 Foundation Tier Unit 2 Higher Tier Unit 3 Foundation Tier Unit 3 Higher Tier ENGLISH LANGUAGE Single Award Cash-In 4170 SA Unit 1 Written Paper (Foundation) Unit 1 Written Paper (Higher) Unit 2 Written Paper (Foundation) Unit 2 Written Paper (Higher) Unit 3 Controlled Assessment Unit 4 Controlled Assessment ENGLISH Single Award Cash-In (NOT AVAILABLE TO CENTRES IN WALES) 4190 SA Unit 1 Written Paper (Foundation) Unit 1 Written Paper (Higher) Unit 2 Written Paper (Foundation) Unit 2 Written Paper (Higher) Unit 3 Controlled Assessment Unit 4 Controlled Assessment GCSE NOVEMBER 20

22 FUNCTIONAL SKILLS Subject Subject SERIES AVAILABILITY NOV 23 BF13 JUNE 24 6F14 ENGLISH LEVEL 1 CASH-IN 0870 English Level 1 Reading 0871 Reading (On Screen Assessment) Writing 0872 Writing (On Screen Assessment) Speaking & Listening 0873 ENGLISH LEVEL 2 CASH-IN 0870 English Level 2 Reading 0871 Reading (On Screen Assessment) Writing 0872 Writing (On Screen Assessment) Speaking & Listening 0873 ENGLISH ENTRY 1 CASH-IN 0870 E1 English Entry 1 Reading 0871 E1 Writing 0872 E1 Speaking & Listening 0873 E1 ENGLISH ENTRY 2 CASH-IN 0870 E2 English Entry 2 Reading 0871 E2 Writing 0872 E2 Speaking & Listening 0873 E2 ENGLISH ENTRY 3 CASH-IN 0870 E3 English Entry 3 Reading 0871 E3 Writing 0872 E3 Speaking & Listening 0873 E3 I.C.T Level 1 Controlled Task 0820 Level 2 Controlled Task 0820 Entry 1 Controlled Task 0850 E1 Entry 2 Controlled Task 0850 E2 Entry 3 Controlled Task 0850 E3 Mathematics Level Level Entry E1 Entry E2 Entry E3 FUNCTIONAL SKILLS 21

23 PRINCIPAL LEARNING Subject English Medium Welsh Medium Series Availability Jan June Unit Unit P14 6P14 Creative and Media: Level 1 Cash In* Creative and Media - LEVEL 1 UNITS Unit 1 - Introducing the Work and Skills within Creative and Media (Eternal)* Unit 2 - Team Working Skills within Creative and Media* Unit 3 - Creative Ideas - Thinking Outside the Bo* Unit 4 - Responding to Creative Briefs* Unit 5 - Introducing Marketing within Creative and Media* Creative and Media: Level 2 Cash In* Creative and Media - LEVEL 2 UNITS Unit 1 - Tribute to Creative and Media Professionals' Skills and Work* Unit 2 - Eploring Audiences for Creative and Media* Unit 3 - Dynamics of Digital Technologies* Unit 4 - Communicating with Creative and Media Clients* Unit 5 - Creating Creative Products* Unit 6 - Eploring Advertising within Creative and Media (Eternal)* Unit 7 - Showcasing Skills and Products* Creative and Media: Level 3 Cash In* W3 Creative and Media - LEVEL 3 UNITS Unit 1 - Developing Creative and Professional Skills* W3 Unit 2 - Questioning Creative Products (Eternal)* W3 Unit 3 - Eperimenting with Styles* W3 Unit 4 - Creative Business Enterprises* W3 Unit 5 - Developing Advertising Concepts within Creative and Media (Eternal)* W3 Unit 6 - Creative and Media Festivals* W3 *Please use these codes if you are a centre in Wales entering the PL as part of the WBQ PRINCIPAL LEARNING 22

24 Subject English Medium Series Availability Jan June Unit P14 6P14 Creative and Media: Level 1 Cash In** 9200 Creative and Media - LEVEL 1 UNITS Unit 1 - Introducing the Work and Skills within Creative and Media (Eternal)** 92 Unit 2 Team Working Skills within Creative and Media** 92 Unit 3 Creative Ideas Thinking Outside the Bo** 9203 Unit 4 Responding to Creative Briefs** 9204 Unit 5 Introducing Marketing within Creative and Media** 9205 Creative and Media: Level 2 Cash In** 9200 Creative and Media - LEVEL 2 UNITS Unit 1 - Tribute to Creative and Media Professionals' Skills and Work** 92 Unit 2 - Eploring Audiences for Creative and Media** 92 Unit 3 - Dynamics of Digital Technologies** 9203 Unit 4 - Communicating with Creative and Media Clients** 9204 Unit 5 - Creating Creative Products** 9205 Unit 6 - Eploring Advertising within Creative and Media (Eternal)** 9206 Unit 7 - Showcasing Skills and Products** 9207 Creative and Media: Level 3 Cash In** Creative and Media - LEVEL 3 UNITS Unit 1 - Developing Creative and Professional Skills** Unit 2 - Questioning Creative Products (Eternal)** Unit 3 - Eperimenting with Styles** Unit 4 - Creative Business Enterprises** Unit 5 - Developing Advertising Concepts within Creative and Media (Eternal)** Unit 6 - Creative and Media Festivals** *Please use these codes if you are a centre in England entering the PL. PRINCIPAL LEARNING 23

25 Subject English Medium Welsh Medium Series Availability Jan June Unit Unit P14 6P14 Sport and Active Leisure: Level 1 Cash In Sport and Active Leisure - LEVEL 1 UNITS Unit 1 - Sport and Active Leisure as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle (Wales) Unit 2 - The Importance of Participation in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) Unit 3 - How the Active Body Works (Wales) Unit 4 - Introducing the Sport an Active Leisure Industry (Wales) Unit 5 - Working with Different Types of Customers in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) Sport and Active Leisure: Level 2 Cash In Sport and Active Leisure - LEVEL 2 UNITS Unit 1 - Positive Lifestyle Choices and Active Leisure (Wales) Unit 2 - Encouraging Participation in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) Unit 3 - Science in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) Unit 4 - Working in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry (Wales) Unit 5 - Businesses in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry (Wales) Unit 6 - Media in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) Unit 7 - Access for All in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) Sport and Active: Level 3 Cash In W3 Sport and Active Leisure - LEVEL 3 UNITS Unit 1 - The Impact of an Active and Healthy Lifestyle (Wales) W3 Unit 2 - Being an Effective Manager and Leader in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) W3 Unit 3 - Science and Technology in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) W3 Unit 4 - Applying Science and Technology to Enhance Performance in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) W3 Unit 5 - Globalisation and the Sport and Active Leisure Industry (Wales) W3 Unit 6 - Sport and Active Policy (Wales) W3 Unit 7 - Promoting Opportunities for All in Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) W3 Unit 8 - Bringing the Community Together through Sport and Active Leisure (Wales) W3 PRINCIPAL LEARNING 24

26 ESSENTIAL SKILLS WALES NOVEMBER 23, FEBRUARY AND MAY 24 Communication Wholly in English Cyfathrebu Wholly in Welsh Communication/ Cyfathrebu Dual Language Application of Number Information and communication Technology LEVEL W W W934 Portfolio LEVEL W W W934 LEVEL W W W93403 LEVEL W W W93404 ENTRY E1 W904E1 0924E1 W924E1 0934E1 W934E1 Controlled -Task ENTRY E2 W904E2 0924E2 W924E2 0934E2 W934E2 ENTRY E3 W904E3 0924E3 W924E3 0934E3 W934E3 WIDER KEY SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS NOVEMBER 23, FEBRUARY AND MAY 24 Working with Others Improving Own Learning and Performance Problem Solving LEVEL W W W962 Portfolio LEVEL W W W962 LEVEL W W W96203 LEVEL W W W96204 ESSENTIAL SKILLS WALES 25

27 ENTRY LEVEL SPECIFICATIONS MARCH 24 (SERIES 3C14) ENGLISH Subject English Medium Welsh Medium Subject Subject (N.B. Please refer to the specification booklet to ensure that the correct option is selected.) A (Written Paper) B (Controlled Task) RELIGIOUS STUDIES (N.B. Please refer to the specification booklet to ensure that the correct eternally set eamination option is selected.) W W W W W W W W W MATHEMATICS W SCIENCE (SINGLE AWARD) W ENTRY LEVEL 26

28 WELSH BACCALAUREATE QUALIFICATION (WBQ) REGISTRATION (SERIES 93), MARCH (SERIES 34) AND AUGUST (SERIES 64) AWARD 24 Subject ENGLISH MEDIUM WELSH MEDIUM Subject Subject Foundation Diploma Post W Foundation Diploma Pre P 1 W P 1 Intermediate Diploma Post W Intermediate Diploma Pre P 2 W P 2 Advanced Diploma Post W Subject ENGLISH MEDIUM WELSH MEDIUM Series Availability Entry Entry QAN March 24 June 24 Welsh Baccalaureate Post-16 Level 1 Diploma (pilot) 0993 W /5975/8 Welsh Baccalaureate Post-16 Level 2 Diploma (pilot) 0993 W /5974/6 SUBJECT INVESTIGATION ONLY FULL CORE CORE WITH INVESTIGATION ALREADY ACHIEVED CASH-IN TO BE USED WHEN CLAIMING FULL WBQ ENGLISH MEDIUM WELSH MEDIUM SERIES AVAILABILITY Entry Entry March 24 June W W W P1 W994 P P2 W994 P W W W P1 W995 P P2 W995 P W W W P3 W995 P P4 W995 P W W W P1 W991 P P2 W991 P2 WBQ 27

29 GCE SPECIFICATIONS PLEASE NOTE THE JANUARY SERIES IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CENTRES IN ENGLAND Subject ART AND DESIGN AS CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN A LEVEL CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN UNITS ART1 Art, Craft and Design: Coursework Portfolio ART2 Art, Craft and Design: Controlled Assignment ART3 Art, Craft and Design: Personal Investigation ART4 Art, Craft and Design: Controlled Assignment ART AND DESIGN FINE ART AS CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN FINE ART A LEVEL CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN FINE ART UNITS ART1 Fine Art: Coursework Portfolio ART2 Fine Art: Controlled Assignment ART3 Fine Art: Personal Investigation ART4 Fine Art: Controlled Assignment ART AND DESIGN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION AS CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION A LEVEL CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN GRAPHIC COMMUNICATION UNITS ART1 Graphic Communication: Coursework Portfolio ART2 Graphic Communication: Controlled Assignment ART3 Graphic Communication: Personal Investigation ART4 Graphic Communication: Controlled Assignment ART AND DESIGN TEXTILES DESIGN AS CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN TEXTILES DESIGN A LEVEL CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN TEXTILE DESIGN UNITS ART1 Tetile Design: Coursework Portfolio ART2 Tetile Design: Controlled Assignment ART3 Tetile Design: Personal Investigation ART4 Tetile Design: Controlled Assignment English Medium Unit Welsh Medium Unit SERIES AVAILABILITY JAN 24 1A14 JUNE 24 6A14 GCE 28

30 PLEASE NOTE THE JANUARY SERIES IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CENTRES IN ENGLAND Subject ART AND DESIGN 3D DESIGN AS CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN 3D DESIGN A LEVEL CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN 3D DESIGN UNITS ART1 3D Design: Coursework Portfolio ART2 3D Design: Controlled Assignment ART3 3D Design: Personal Investigation ART4 3D Design: Controlled Assignment ART AND DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY LENS and LIGHT BASED MEDIA AS CASH IN ART AND DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY LENS and LIGHT BASED MEDIA A LEVEL CASH IN ART AND DESIGN PHOTOGRAPHY LENS AND LIGHT BASED MEDIA UNITS ART1 Photography Lens and Light Based Media: Coursework Portfolio ART2 Photography Lens and Light Based Media: Controlled Assignment ART3 Photography Lens and Light Based Media: Personal Investigation ART4 Photography Lens and Light Based Media: Controlled Assignment ART AND DESIGN CRITICAL & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES AS CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN CRITICAL & CONTEXTUAL STUDIES A LEVEL CASH-IN ART AND DESIGN CRITICAL AND CONTEXTUAL STUDIES UNITS ART1 Critical and Contetual Studies: Coursework Portfolio ART2 Critical and Contetual Studies: Controlled Assignment ART3 Critical and Contetual Studies: Personal Investigation ART4 Critical and Contetual Studies: Controlled Assignment English Medium Unit Welsh Medium Unit SERIES AVAILABILITY Jan 24 1A14 June 24 6A14 GCE 29

31 PLEASE NOTE THE JANUARY SERIES IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CENTRES IN ENGLAND Subject BIOLOGY AS CASH-IN HUMAN BIOLOGY AS CASH-IN BIOLOGY A LEVEL CASH-IN HUMAN BIOLOGY A LEVEL CASH-IN BIOLOGY UNITS BY1 Basic Biochemistry and Organisation BY2 Biodiversity and Physiology of Body Systems HB2 Human Biology: Biodiversity and Physiology of Body Systems BY3 AS Practical Assessment BY4 Metabolism, Microbiology and Homeostatis HB4 Human Biology: Metabolism, Microbiology and Homeostatis BY5 Environment, Genetics and Evolution BY6 A2 Practical Assessment BUSINESS STUDIES AS CASH-IN BUSINESS STUDIES A LEVEL CASH-IN BUSINESS STUDIES UNITS BS1 The Business Framework BS2 Business Functions BS3 Business Decision-Making BS4 Business Strategy and Practice CHEMISTRY AS CASH-IN CHEMISTRY A LEVEL CASH-IN CHEMISTRY UNITS CH1 Controlling and Measuring Chemical Change CH2 Properties, Structures and Bonding CH3a AS Practical (WJEC set) CH4 Analysing and Building Molecules CH5 A Level Physical and Inorganic Chemistry CH6a A2 Practical (WJEC Set) English Medium Unit Welsh Medium Unit SERIES AVAILABILITY JAN 24 1A14 X JUNE 24 6A14 GCE 30

32 PLEASE NOTE THE JANUARY SERIES IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CENTRES IN ENGLAND Subject COMPUTING AS CASH-IN COMPUTING A LEVEL CASH-IN COMPUTING UNITS CG1 Theory Paper 1 CG2 Etended Task CG3 Theory Paper 2 CG4 Etended Project DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT DESIGN AS CASH-IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY FOOD TECHNOLOGY AS CASH-IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS & CONTROL AS CASH-IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT DESIGN A LEVEL CASH-IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY FOOD TECHNOLOGY A LEVEL CASH-IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS & CONTROL A LEVEL CASH-IN DESIGN AND TECHNOLOGY UNITS DT1 Eamination: Product Design DT1 Eamination: Food Technology DT1 Eamination: Systems and Control Technology DT2 Design and Make Tasks: Product Design DT2 Design and Make Tasks: Food Technology DT2 Design and Make Tasks: Systems and Control Technology DT3 Eamination: Product Design DT3 Eamination: Food Technology DT3 Eamination: Systems and Control Technology DT4 Major Project: Product Design DT4 Major Project: Food Technology DT4 Major Project: Systems and Control Technology English Medium Unit Welsh Medium Unit W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 SERIES AVAILABILITY JAN 24 1A14 JUNE 24 6A14 GCE 31

33 PLEASE NOTE THE JANUARY SERIES IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CENTRES IN ENGLAND Subject DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES AS CASH-IN DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES A LEVEL CASH-IN DRAMA AND THEATRE STUDIES UNITS DA1 Performance Workshop DA2 Tet in Performance DA3 Performance on a Set Theme DA4 Tet in Contet ECONOMICS AS CASH-IN ECONOMICS A LEVEL CASH-IN ECONOMICS UNITS EC1 An Introduction to Microeconomics and Macroeconomics EC2 Microeconomic and Macroeconomic Theory and Policy EC3 Competitive Behaviour, Macroeconomics and Globalisation (i) EC4 Competitive Behaviour, Macroeconomics and Globalisation (ii) ELECTRONICS AS CASH-IN ELECTRONICS A LEVEL CASH-IN ELECTRONICS UNITS ET1 Introduction to Digital and Analogue Systems ET2 Circuits and Components ET3 Programmable Control Systems Project ET4 Electronic Communications Systems ET5 Electronic Systems Applications ET6 Electronic Design Project ENGLISH LANGUAGE AS CASH-IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE A LEVEL CASH-IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE UNITS LG1 Introduction to the Language of Tets LG2 Original Writing and Eploring Spoken Language Internal Assessment LG3 Language Investigation and Writing for Specific Purposes Internal Assessment LG4 Analysing and Evaluating Language Modes and Contets English Medium Unit Welsh Medium Unit SERIES AVAILABILITY JAN 24 1A14 JUNE 24 6A14 GCE 32

34 PLEASE NOTE THE JANUARY SERIES IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CENTRES IN ENGLAND Subject ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE AS CASH-IN ENGLISH LANGUAGE & LITERATURE A LEVEL CASH-IN English Language & Literature UNITS LL1 Critical Reading of Literary and Non-Literary Tets LL2 Creative Writing Internal Assessment LL3 Analysing and Producing Performance Tets Internal Assessment LL4 Comparative Tetual Analysis and Review ENGLISH LITERATURE AS CASH-IN ENGLISH LITERATURE A LEVEL CASH-IN English Literature UNITS LT1 Poetry and Drama 1 LT2 Prose Study and Creative Reading Internal Assessment LT3 Period and Genre Study Internal Assessment LT4 Poetry and Drama 2 FILM STUDIES AS CASH-IN FILM STUDIES A LEVEL CASH-IN FILM STUDIES UNITS FM1 Eploring Film form FM2 British and American Film FM3 Film Research and Creative Project FM4 Varieties of Film Eperience Issues and Debates FRENCH AS CASH-IN FRENCH A LEVEL CASH-IN FRENCH UNITS FN1a AS Oral (eaminer conducted) FN1b AS Oral (centre conducted) FN2 Listening, Reading and Writing FN3 A2 Oral FN4 Listening, Reading and Writing English Medium Unit Welsh Medium Unit SERIES AVAILABILITY JAN 24 1A14 JUNE 24 6A14 GCE 33

35 PLEASE NOTE THE JANUARY SERIES IS NO LONGER AVAILABLE TO CENTRES IN ENGLAND Subject GEOGRAPHY AS CASH-IN GEOGRAPHY A LEVEL CASH-IN GEOGRAPHY UNITS G1 Changing Physical Environments G2 Changing Human Environments G3 Contemporary Themes and Research G4 Sustainability GEOLOGY AS CASH-IN GEOLOGY A LEVEL CASH-IN GEOLOGY UNITS GL1 Foundation GL2a Practical Eercise GL2b Report of a Field Investigation GL3 Geology and Human Environment GL4 Interpreting the Geological Record GL5 Geological Themes 1 and 2 GL5 Geological Themes 1 and 3 GL5 Geological Themes 1 and 4 GL5 Geological Themes 2 and 3 GL5 Geological Themes 2 and 4 GL5 Geological Themes 3 and 4 GL6 Geological Investigations GERMAN AS CASH-IN GERMAN A LEVEL CASH-IN GERMAN UNITS GN1a AS Oral (eaminer conducted) GN1b AS Oral (centre conducted) GN2 Listening, Reading and Writing GN3 A2 Oral GN4 Listening, Reading and Writing English Medium Unit Welsh Medium Unit W3 W4 W5 W6 SERIES AVAILABILITY JAN 24 1A14 JUNE 24 6A14 GCE 34