Skills for Life: Ethical Choices
Mae disgrifiad y cymhwyster yn Saesneg yn unig, gan ei fod wedi ei gymryd o fanyleb Saesneg CBAC.
Ethical choices is one 20 hour Skills for Life unit, written at Entry 1 to Level 2, that learners combine with other units into a Skills for Life, or Skills for Life and Work, Award, Certificate or Diploma. Learners recognise ethical dilemmas, weigh up values, viewpoints and consequences, and make and justify a decision in everyday and work scenarios. Literacy sits in reading and describing dilemmas, comparing viewpoints, explaining consequences and justifying a choice in speech or writing, with discussion and debate throughout. There is no numeracy in the criteria or the guidance, so numeracy demand is low.
- Corff dyfarnu
- CBAC
- Lefel
- Entry Level 1 to Level 2
- Oriau dysgu dan arweiniad
- 20
- Addysgu gyntaf
- Medi 2027
- Faint o waith llythrennedd
- Canolig
- Faint o waith rhifedd
- Isel
- Pecyn uned
- Agor y pecyn cyflwyno ac asesu
Sut mae'r uned hon yn cael ei hasesu
- Entry Level (Entry 1, Entry 2, Entry 3): Four learning outcomes, each with two assessment criteria at Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3. Evidence goes in a portfolio, internally assessed by the centre and externally quality assured by WJEC. 20 guided learning hours, unit codes S608E1, S608E2 and S608E3.
- Level 1 and Level 2: Four learning outcomes, each with two assessment criteria at Level 1 and at Level 2. Evidence goes in a portfolio, internally assessed by the centre and externally quality assured by WJEC. 20 guided learning hours, unit codes S608L1 and S608L2.
Sgiliau sy'n defnyddio Gofyn cwestiynau
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Discussing and debating dilemmas
Suggested activities include a personal choice sharing circle at Entry Level and a structured debate on whether to report bullying or misconduct, a multiple perspective role-play and a values ranking task at Level 1 and Level 2. Observed discussions can provide evidence for the criteria, but discussion skills themselves are not assessed.
Llythrennedd: Siarad cydweithredol, Gofyn cwestiynau, Gwrando fel rhan o siarad cydweithredol
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils move to a tell the truth or stay quiet side of the room after a short story and each give one reason for where they stand.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils rank loyalty, fairness and honesty for a dilemma in small groups, listening to each other and agreeing an order they can explain.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils debate whether to report a friend's misconduct, taking a side, answering the other team's points and summarising the strongest argument against them.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Suggested activities, page 9; Sources of evidence, page 10
“learners debate whether to report bullying or misconduct, considering short-term and long-term consequences”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu ystyried materion heriol neu ddadleuol drwy amrywiaeth o gyd-destunau dilys, gan gynnwys cynnal rôl.
Rwy’n gallu ymateb i safbwyntiau pobl eraill, gan geisio eglurder, crynhoi ac esbonio’r hyn rwyf wedi ei glywed, ei ddarllen neu ei weld.
Rwy'n gallu gwrando ar eraill ac ymateb iddyn nhw drwy ofyn cwestiynau a gwneud sylwadau sy'n canolbwyntio ar resymau, goblygiadau a'r camau nesaf.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio sgiliau siarad mewn amrywiaeth o gyd-destunau dilys er mwyn ystyried materion heriol neu ddadleuol.
Rwy’n gallu ymateb i safbwyntiau pobl eraill mewn ffordd hyderus a sensitif, gan grynhoi a gwerthuso'r hyn rwyf wedi ei glywed, ei ddarllen neu ei weld.
Rwy'n gallu gwrando ar eraill ac ymateb iddyn nhw drwy gwestiynau, sylwadau ac awgrymiadau er mwyn datblygu sgiliau siarad cydweithredol a dod i gyfaddawd/consensws.
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Stating a decision and justifying it
At Entry Level learners show or state their choice and give a reason linked to fairness or kindness, reflecting on values at Entry 3. At Level 1 they make a decision and explain it with simple reasoning linked to values or fairness, and at Level 2 they make a well-reasoned decision with a detailed justification supported by values, principles or outcomes. This is required by the assessment criteria for learning outcome 4.
Llythrennedd: Diben, Cynllunio a threfnu ar gyfer gwahanol ddibenion, cynulleidfaoedd a chyd-destunau, Gofyn cwestiynau
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils say what they would do if they saw someone being left out, finishing the sentence "I would do this because it is fair or kind".
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils write a short paragraph giving their decision on a lost wallet dilemma and two reasons linked to honesty and fairness.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils write a justified decision on a dilemma about loyalty and honesty, explaining the values behind it, answering one opposing view and saying why their choice gives the better outcome.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Entry Level, learning outcome 4, assessment criteria 4.1 and 4.2, page 5; Level 1 and Level 2, learning outcome 4, assessment criteria 4.1 and 4.2, page 6
“Give a detailed justification supported by values,”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu rhannu, siarad ac ysgrifennu am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn gan ddefnyddio ystod o dechnegau i ddangos effaith.
Rwy’n gallu ysgrifennu am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn, gan ddangos empathi a pharch.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu cynnal safbwynt argyhoeddiadol, gan ragweld safbwyntiau eraill ac ymateb iddyn nhw.
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 rhannu, siarad ac ysgrifennu am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn, gan ddangos empathi a pharch.
Cam cynnydd 5
Rwy'n gallu rhannu, siarad ac ysgrifennu am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn mewn cyd-destunau cynyddol heriol a dadleuol.
Rwy'n gallu ysgrifennu'n aeddfed am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn mewn cyd-destunau cynyddol heriol a dadleuol.
Da gwybod
- The unit codes are S608E1, S608E2, S608E3, S608L1 and S608L2, and the unit is 20 guided learning hours (Unit overview, page 3). Learners can complete it at several levels, but "only the highest level of the unit achieved will count towards the GLH" (Specification Section 2.2, page 10).
- Spelling is not marked: "Assessor judgements should focus on meeting the standard, not spelling or presentation unless specifically assessed." and "extended written work is not required unless appropriate" (Sources of evidence, page 10).
- Evidence can be spoken or recorded, for example "tutor observation records of learner participation in discussions, role-plays, or practical tasks" and "completed scenario-based assessments (written or verbal)" (page 10). The portfolio "is not limited to paper-based materials" (Specification Section 4.1, page 18).
- A plural in a criterion means at least two: "If not specified, then a plural reference within assessment criterion refers to a minimum of two." (pages 5 and 6).
- Suggested assessment tasks "are not mandatory". Teachers "may choose to use these suggestions, adapt them, or develop their own alternatives" (Specification Section 4.1, page 18).
- AI use must be acknowledged. "When properly referenced, this can be acceptable", but misuse includes "Copying or paraphrasing whole responses of AI-generated content." (Specification Section 4.6, page 21), and learners sign a declaration that their work is their own (Section 4.2, page 19).
- No resources are needed for assessment: "Assessment of this unit should not require any specific resources." (page 12). Appendix A maps the unit to Literacy but not Numeracy (Specification Appendix A, page 28).
Cysylltiadau â chymwysterau eraill
The pack names GCSE Religious Studies as a related WJEC qualification (page 7), where learners explain and evaluate religious and non-religious views on ethical issues in extended writing. GCSE Business covers ethical issues and the impact of unethical decisions, VCSE Public Services covers making responsible and ethical decisions, and Foundation Humanities covers how different views shape moral and ethical thinking. Comparing viewpoints and justifying a decision also link with discussion and persuasive writing in GCSE English Language and Literature. Within the Skills Suite the pack pairs this unit with Community participation, Democracy in action, Equality, diversity and inclusion, Everyday law, Faith and belief in the community, Healthy relationships, Teamwork, Understanding self and others, Values for life and Fairness and inclusion in the workplace.
Ffynhonnell: WJEC Ethical choices unit delivery and assessment pack, read with the WJEC Entry 1 to Level 2 Skills for Life and Skills for Work specification, approved by Qualifications Wales, teaching from September 2027 (© WJEC CBAC Ltd 2026).