Foundation Public Services
Mae disgrifiad y cymhwyster yn Saesneg yn unig, gan ei fod wedi ei gymryd o fanyleb Saesneg CBAC.
Foundation Public Services is a two unit, portfolio assessed Entry Level and Level 1 qualification for learners aged 14 to 16 interested in the police, fire and ambulance services, councils, the Armed Forces and voluntary groups. Literacy carries almost all of the assessment: learners read case studies and news reports about incidents, use public service terms, write short descriptions and explanations with examples, and speak and listen in role plays, interviews and discussions, with the command words rising from recognise and state to describe and explain. Numeracy is light and sits mainly in setting short and longer term targets with timelines in a personal development plan and in designing a simple questionnaire.
- Corff dyfarnu
- CBAC
- Lefel
- Entry Level and Level 1
- Addysgu gyntaf
- Medi 2027
- Faint o waith llythrennedd
- Canolig
- Faint o waith rhifedd
- Isel
- Manyleb
- Agor y fanyleb
- Y cam nesaf i fyny
- VCSE Public Services, Level 1 and Level 2
Sut mae'r cymhwyster hwn yn cael ei asesu
- Unit 1: Introduction to the Public Services Sector: Centre-marked non-examination assessment, portfolio of evidence from teacher-set activities, maximum assessment time 9 hours (typically 7 to 9 hours), 48 guided learning hours, 72 of the 152 qualification points, criteria at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1, assessed in the centre and moderated by WJEC, available from summer 2028
- Unit 2: Public Services in Action: Centre-marked non-examination assessment, portfolio of evidence from teacher-set activities, maximum assessment time 15 hours (typically 11 to 15 hours), 72 guided learning hours, 80 of the 152 qualification points, criteria at Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3 and Level 1, assessed in the centre and moderated by WJEC, available from summer 2029
Sgiliau sy'n defnyddio Cynllunio a threfnu ar gyfer gwahanol ddibenion, cynulleidfaoedd a chyd-destunau
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Writing explanations supported by examples
The assessment criteria move from state and identify to describe and explain using examples, for instance explaining three ways public services work in collaboration or two negative impacts of poor incident management. Suggested Level 1 tasks include a news article for a cadet magazine, a paragraph built from sentence starters and an online news article on incident outcomes.
Llythrennedd: Cynllunio a threfnu ar gyfer gwahanol ddibenion, cynulleidfaoedd a chyd-destunau, Cysyllteiriau a chystrawen
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils complete sentence starters such as 'The police and fire service work together because' to explain one way services help each other.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils write a paragraph explaining why services must follow instructions at an incident, using a point, an example and the connective 'because'.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils write a short news article on a real local incident, explaining two positive and one negative impact on the community, each backed by an example.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 2, assessment criteria 2.5.1 to 2.6.4, pages 47 to 49; Unit 2, examples of tasks LO2.5 and LO2.6, pages 55 and 56
“Learners write a news article for a local cadet magazine about the importance of collaborative working”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu ysgrifennu disgrifiad cynhwysfawr o bwnc, thema neu safbwynt.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio paragraffau a gwneud cysylltiadau rhyngddyn nhw.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio amrywiaeth gynyddol o gysyllteiriau i drefnu fy syniadau mewn brawddegau, paragraffau a thestunau cyfan.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu addasu fy arddull ysgrifennu, gan ddewis a defnyddio'r strwythurau gorau ar gyfer gwahanol gyd-destunau a dibenion, e.e. i ddisgrifio, esbonio, darbwyllo, trafod yn llwyddiannus.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio crynodebau, trafod materion, rhoi esboniadau manwl a defnyddio rhesymeg wrth ymdrin â phwnc.
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Writing information sheets, posters and leaflets for the public
Many suggested tasks ask learners to produce posters, leaflets, fact cards and information sheets, for example on job roles, career routes or the resources a service needs at an incident. At Level 1 these become information sheets and guides that explain the content clearly for a reader.
Llythrennedd: Cynllunio a threfnu ar gyfer gwahanol ddibenion, cynulleidfaoedd a chyd-destunau
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils make a fact card about one public service job with a heading, three bullet points on its tasks and a picture.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils write a leaflet for Year 6 pupils on when to call 999 and when to call 101, using headings and short, clear sentences.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils write a one page information guide on what Mountain Rescue needs to search for a missing walker, organised into sections for people, equipment and transport.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 1, examples of tasks LO1.3, LO1.4 and LO1.5, pages 30 to 33; Unit 2, examples of tasks LO2.3, page 52
“Learners produce an information sheet explaining how different job roles help and support people and communities”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu addasu arddull a strwythur fy ysgrifennu i fod yn addas i'r gynulleidfa, y diben a'r cyd-destun, e.e. cydbwysedd addas rhwng ffeithiau a safbwyntiau, casgliad penodol.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio ac addasu gwahanol strwythurau yn fy ngwaith ysgrifennu, e.e. adroddiad ar ddigwyddiad, ymchwiliad neu arbrawf.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy’n gallu dewis a defnyddio strategaethau priodol er mwyn cynllunio a datblygu fy ngwaith ysgrifennu at wahanol ddibenion ac ar gyfer gwahanol gynulleidfaoedd.
Rwy'n gallu trefnu a llunio fy ngwaith ysgrifennu'n effeithiol, gan gysylltu a datblygu fy syniadau ar gyfer amrywiaeth o wahanol gyd-destunau.
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Writing a skills audit, development plan and application
In Unit 1, LO1.7, learners review their own strengths and areas for development and create a personal development plan, which at Level 1 is a structured plan they create and present. Suggested tasks include a SWOT analysis and completing a professional standard application form or CV for a public service role.
Llythrennedd: Cynllunio a threfnu ar gyfer gwahanol ddibenion, cynulleidfaoedd a chyd-destunau, Prawfddarllen, golygu a gwella
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils complete a simple 'All about me' sheet naming two strengths and one skill they want to improve, with a reason for each.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils fill in a SWOT grid about themselves and write a short paragraph on which public service job might suit them and why.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils write a one page CV and a short personal statement for a volunteering or cadet role, then proofread and redraft it after feedback.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 1, LO1.7 content, pages 20 and 21; Unit 1, assessment criteria 1.7.1 to 1.7.3, page 27; Unit 1, examples of tasks LO1.7, pages 34 and 35
“Learners complete a professional standard application form or CV for a public service role”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy’n gallu ysgrifennu am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn, gan ddangos empathi a pharch.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio ac addasu gwahanol strwythurau yn fy ngwaith ysgrifennu, e.e. adroddiad ar ddigwyddiad, ymchwiliad neu arbrawf.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu addasu fy arddull ysgrifennu, gan ddewis a defnyddio'r strwythurau gorau ar gyfer gwahanol gyd-destunau a dibenion, e.e. i ddisgrifio, esbonio, darbwyllo, trafod yn llwyddiannus.
Rwy'n gallu gwella gwaith ysgrifennu drwy adolygu annibynnol ac ailddrafftio.
Da gwybod
- Learners can show what they know in speech as well as writing: evidence includes "teacher/assessor questioning" with responses "either written or oral", "video/audio recordings" and witness testimonies (Section 3.3, page 59).
- Support is graded by level: Entry 1 learners get "verbal, visual and practical assistance, use of symbols, or assistive technology", Entry 2 learners may use "scaffolded templates", and Level 1 teachers can advise on "planning and structuring their answers" (Section 3.4, page 60).
- The command words rise across the four bands, from Recognise and State at Entry 1 and 2 to Describe and Explain, "using examples", at Entry 3 and Level 1 (assessment criteria, pages 22 to 27 and 45 to 49).
- The example tasks that hold most of the reading, writing and numeracy "are not mandatory" (Section 2.1, page 10), so teachers choose how much extended writing and data work learners do.
- Each learning outcome is marked in points, "Each Entry 1 criteria is allocated 1 point" up to 4 points at Level 1, and Level 1 needs "80% of the total available points" (Section 4.3, page 64).
- Learners meet the importance of literacy and numeracy in the careers content, which names "GCSE English" and "GCSE Maths" among the qualifications needed for some roles (Unit 1, LO1.5, page 18).
- Appendix A (pages 66 and 67) maps Literacy listening to LO1.6, LO1.7, LO2.3 and LO2.4, reading to LO1.1, LO1.3, LO2.1 and LO2.5, speaking to LO1.6, LO1.7, LO2.4 and LO2.5 and writing to LO1.7 and LO2.4. Numeracy is mapped to LO1.7, LO2.4, LO2.3, LO1.3 and LO2.6, with no Unit 1 link for geometry and measurement.
Cysylltiadau â chymwysterau eraill
The specification names VCSE Public Services as the Level 1/2 progression route. The Foundation shares its reading about public services, use of sector vocabulary, written explanations with examples and communication with different audiences. VCSE Public Services steps the literacy up to researching a local wellbeing issue, writing justified recommendations, a project proposal with aims and objectives and an evaluation, and steps the numeracy up sharply to fitness testing against normative data, measuring improvement from a baseline, BMI and resting heart rate, and analysing survey feedback. The reading, writing and discussion of incidents and community issues also build skills for GCSE English Language and Literature and GCSE Social Studies.
Ffynhonnell: WJEC Entry Level/Level 1 Foundation Public Services specification, approved by Qualifications Wales, teaching from September 2027, for award from 2029 (© WJEC CBAC Ltd 2026).