Skills for Work: Exploring Career Pathways
Mae disgrifiad y cymhwyster yn Saesneg yn unig, gan ei fod wedi ei gymryd o fanyleb Saesneg CBAC.
Exploring career pathways is a 20 hour Skills for Work unit in which learners find out about jobs, sectors, qualifications and progression routes, reflect on their own interests and skills, and present what they find. It is one unit that learners combine with others into a Skills for Work, or Skills for Life and Work, Award, Certificate or Diploma. Literacy runs through every learning outcome: reading job profiles, selecting and summarising information, writing or talking about their own strengths, and presenting with correct terminology. Numeracy is light. The overview mentions interpreting labour market data, but no assessment criterion asks for calculation or data handling.
- Corff dyfarnu
- CBAC
- Lefel
- Entry Level 1 to Level 2
- Oriau dysgu dan arweiniad
- 20
- Addysgu gyntaf
- Medi 2027
- Faint o waith llythrennedd
- Uchel
- 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 (types of jobs and sectors, locating and organising basic job information, own interests and skills, presenting information about a chosen career), evidence compiled in a portfolio, internally assessed by the centre and externally quality assured by WJEC, 20 guided learning hours, unit codes S657E1, S657E2 and S657E3
- Level 1 and Level 2: Four learning outcomes (jobs, sectors, skills and qualifications, researching and organising career pathway information, reflecting on interests, skills and aspirations, presenting findings about career options), evidence compiled in a portfolio, internally assessed by the centre and externally quality assured by WJEC, 20 guided learning hours, unit codes S657L1 and S657L2
Y sgiliau llythrennedd a rhifedd yn y cymhwyster hwn
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Reading job profiles to find duties, skills and qualifications
Learners read information about jobs and pick out facts, from one fact about a chosen job at Entry 1 to the typical duties, qualifications and key skills at Level 1 and a summary of qualifications, skills and progression routes at Level 2. This reading is required by the assessment criteria for learning outcomes 1 and 2.
Llythrennedd: Strategaethau darllen, Deall, ymateb a dadansoddi
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils read a short job profile for a chef and highlight three things the chef does in a normal day.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils scan two job profiles from Careers Wales and fill in a grid with the duties, skills and qualifications for each job.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils read the full profile for a job they are interested in and write a short summary of the route into it, from GCSE choices to apprenticeship or degree.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Entry Level, learning outcomes 1 and 2, assessment criteria 1.2 and 2.2, page 5; Level 1 and Level 2, learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.2 and 1.3, page 6
“Summarise the qualifications and skills required for each job.”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio ystod o strategaethau er mwyn dod o hyd i wybodaeth, e.e. cip ddarllen (sgimio) am yr hanfodion, llithr ddarllen (sganio) am fanylion.
Rwy'n gallu dangos fy mod yn deall y prif syniadau a manylion pwysig mewn gwahanol destunau ar yr un pwnc a'u defnyddio.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio ystod o strategaethau, e.e. darllen cyflym, darllen agos, anodi, rhagfynegi, i gip ddarllen (sgimio) testunau i gael yr hanfodion, y syniadau a’r themâu allweddol, a’u llithr ddarllen (sganio) am wybodaeth fanwl.
Rwy'n gallu ymchwilio i amrywiaeth eang o ffynonellau cyfeirio a digidol er mwyn datblygu dealltwriaeth lawn o bwnc neu fater.
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Selecting relevant information from reliable sources
Learners use more than one source to research careers, from two sources at Entry 3 to a variety of sources at Level 1 and a range of reliable sources at Level 2, and must identify what is relevant. Choosing and judging sources is required by the assessment criteria for learning outcome 2.
Llythrennedd: Deall, ymateb a dadansoddi, Strategaethau darllen
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils read a leaflet and a web page about the same job and sort facts into two piles, useful and not useful, for a career poster.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils compare a recruitment advert and an independent careers profile for the same job and discuss which gives a more balanced picture.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils gather information on one career pathway from three sources, rate each for reliability, and combine the most relevant points into one set of notes.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Entry Level, learning outcome 2, assessment criterion 2.1, page 5; Level 1 and Level 2, learning outcome 2, assessment criteria 2.1 and 2.2, page 6
“Identify relevant information and organise it clearly.”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu coladu a gwneud cysylltiadau, e.e blaenoriaethu, categoreiddio, rhwng gwybodaeth a syniadau o wahanol ffynonellau gan gynnwys testunau digidol a chlyweledol.
Rwy’n gallu defnyddio sgiliau dehongli a dod i gasgliad er mwyn deall y testun, ac yn gallu ystyried dibynadwyedd yr hyn rwy'n ei ddarllen.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu gwerthuso defnyddioldeb a dibynadwyedd testunau.
Rwy'n gallu crynhoi, cyfuno a dadansoddi gwybodaeth er mwyn magu dealltwriaeth fanwl, e.e. o achosion, canlyniadau, patrymau, gan ddefnyddio gwahanol ffynonellau.
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Summarising findings in a structured format
Learners organise and write up what they find, from a simple format such as a table or list at Entry 3 to clearly organised information at Level 1 and key findings summarised in a structured format at Level 2. The amplification suggests a comparison chart, report, career profile or job matrix.
Llythrennedd: Cynllunio a threfnu ar gyfer gwahanol ddibenion, cynulleidfaoedd a chyd-destunau
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils fill in a career profile template with headings for job title, what you do, where you work and skills needed.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils write a half page report comparing two jobs, using a heading and a short paragraph for duties, training and pay.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils write a structured career summary with an introduction, sections on qualifications, skills and progression, and a conclusion saying which route suits them best.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Entry Level, learning outcome 2, assessment criterion 2.2, page 5; Level 1 and Level 2, learning outcome 2, assessment criteria 2.2, page 6; amplification of LO2, page 8
“Summarise key findings in a structured format.”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio ac addasu gwahanol strwythurau yn fy ngwaith ysgrifennu, e.e. adroddiad ar ddigwyddiad, ymchwiliad neu arbrawf.
Rwy'n gallu ystyried ffyrdd gwahanol o gynllunio, drafftio a chyflwyno fy ngwaith yn briodol.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio crynodebau, trafod materion, rhoi esboniadau manwl a defnyddio rhesymeg wrth ymdrin â phwnc.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio paragraffau ac adrannau er mwyn rhoi eglurder i ddarnau ysgrifennu mwy estynedig.
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Reflecting on own interests and strengths and explaining career choices
Learners talk or write about themselves, from selecting something they like doing at Entry 1 to reflecting on their interests, strengths and skills at Level 1 and analysing them against career goals at Level 2. Level 1 learners explain why two careers suit them and Level 2 learners evaluate two pathways using self-assessment and research; all of this is required by the assessment criteria.
Llythrennedd: Diben, Cynllunio a threfnu ar gyfer gwahanol ddibenion, cynulleidfaoedd a chyd-destunau
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils complete an About Me sheet listing three things they enjoy and two things they are good at, and say one job that might match.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils write a paragraph explaining why two jobs suit their interests, giving one example from school or home for each skill they mention.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils use the results of a skills audit to write a short evaluation of two career pathways, weighing up what suits them and what they would need to develop.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Entry Level, learning outcome 3, assessment criteria 3.1 and 3.2, page 5; Level 1 and Level 2, learning outcome 3, assessment criteria 3.1 and 3.2, page 6
“Evaluate choices of at least two career pathways, based on self-assessment and research.”
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 rhannu, siarad ac ysgrifennu am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn, gan ddangos empathi a pharch.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio crynodebau, trafod materion, rhoi esboniadau manwl a defnyddio rhesymeg wrth ymdrin â phwnc.
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Presenting career findings with correct terminology
Learners present information about a chosen career, from showing one piece of information at Entry 1 to presenting clearly with correct terminology at Level 1 and giving a presentation in an appropriate format at Level 2. Presenting is required by the assessment criteria; the amplification lists oral presentations, talks, written reports and slideshows.
Llythrennedd: Eglurder a geirfa, Diben
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils give a one minute talk to their group about a job, using the words duties, skills and qualifications correctly.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils present a career poster to the class, explaining terms such as apprenticeship, progression and sector as they go.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils give a three minute presentation on a career pathway to a Year 7 class, adapting their language so younger pupils understand terms such as Level 3 qualification and progression route.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Entry Level, learning outcome 4, assessment criterion 4.1, page 5; Level 1 and Level 2, learning outcome 4, assessment criteria 4.1 and 4.2, page 6; amplification of LO4, page 8
“Use correct terminology when presenting your findings.”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy’n gallu siarad yn glir, gan adnabod yr iaith briodol ar gyfer gwahanol gynulleidfaoedd a dibenion, a chan amrywio fy mynegiant, geirfa, tôn ac ystumiau i ennyn diddordeb y gynulleidfa.
Rwy'n gallu mynegi materion a syniadau'n glir gan ddefnyddio geirfa sy'n benodol i faes dysgu a phrofiad/disgyblaeth ac enghreifftiau.
Rwy'n gallu trefnu sgwrs fel y gall gwahanol gynulleidfaoedd mewn gwahanol gyd-destunau ddilyn yr hyn sy'n cael ei ddweud, gan gynnwys defnyddio iaith ffurfiol.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy’n gallu siarad yn glir, gan ddewis ac addasu fy iaith yn briodol ar gyfer ystod o gynulleidfaoedd a dibenion, a chan gyfleu ystyr yn effeithiol i’r gynulleidfa.
Rwyf wedi cael profiad o ystod o eirfa sy'n benodol i faes dysgu a phrofiad/disgyblaeth a geirfa academaidd gyffredinol, ac yn gallu ei defnyddio wrth i mi gyfathrebu.
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Questioning employers and careers advisers
The suggested activities include guest speakers, employer interviews and workplace visits, where learners ask questions and record the answers. Question and answer summaries are listed as possible evidence, but questioning is not itself an assessment criterion.
Llythrennedd: Gofyn cwestiynau, Gwrando i ddeall, Gwrando fel rhan o siarad cydweithredol
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils prepare two questions for a visiting parent about their job and note the answers on a simple sheet.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils listen to a guest speaker, take notes under headings, and ask one follow up question that builds on something the speaker said.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils plan and carry out a short interview with a local employer about jobs in the area, then write a summary of the main points.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Suggested activities, pages 8 and 9; Possible sources of evidence, page 9; Experiences, page 10
“interview an employer, careers adviser, or tutor about local labour market opportunities”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu gofyn ac ateb cwestiynau, gan adeiladu ar syniadau pobl eraill mewn trafodaethau grŵp a'u datblygu.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio technegau i gofio prif bwyntiau cyflwyniadau, e.e. gwneud nodiadau, crynhoi, adolygu.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio technegau gwahanol i'm helpu i gofio, cofnodi ac ymateb i'r hyn rwy'n ei glywed.
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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Reading labour market and pay information
The unit overview says learners interpret labour market and career related data, and Careers Wales job profiles include pay and future demand. No assessment criterion requires calculation or data handling, so this is light, optional numeracy at any level.
Rhifedd: Dehongli data
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils read the starting and experienced pay for three jobs from job profiles and order them from lowest to highest.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils read a bar chart of job vacancies by sector in their region and say which sector has the most openings.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils interpret a Future Jobs Wales graph of expected growth by industry and discuss what it suggests, and what it cannot tell them, about their own career choice.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit overview, integral and cross-curricular skills, page 4; Resources available to support delivery, page 11
“interpreting labour market and career-related data”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu echdynnu a dehongli gwybodaeth o amrywiaeth gynyddol o ddiagramau, amserlenni a graffiau (gan gynnwys siartiau cylch).
Rwy'n gallu dod i gasgliadau o ddata ac rwy'n cydnabod y gall rhai casgliadau fod yn gamarweiniol neu'n ansicr.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu dehongli graffiau sy'n disgrifio sefyllfaoedd go iawn, gan gynnwys y rhai a ddefnyddir yn y cyfryngau, a chan gydnabod y gall rhai graffiau fod yn gamarweiniol.
Rwy'n gallu dehongli gwybodaeth fathemategol; gan ddod i gasgliadau o graffiau, diagramau a data, gan gynnwys trafod cyfyngiadau data.
Da gwybod
- Unit codes run from Entry 1 to Level 2: "S657E1" to "S657L2", 20 guided learning hours (Unit overview, page 3).
- No special equipment is needed: "Assessment of this unit should not require any specific resources." (Resources required for assessment, page 13).
- Extended writing is not expected: "extended written work is not required unless appropriate", and judgements should not focus on "spelling or presentation unless specifically assessed" (Sources of evidence, page 9).
- Evidence can be spoken or recorded. The specification lists "video/audio recordings" and "teacher/assessor questioning" among evidence types, and the portfolio "is not limited to paper-based materials" (section 4.1, page 18).
- AI can be used only if acknowledged. Learners "risk committing malpractice if AI is misused", for example "Copying or paraphrasing sections of AI-generated content" (section 4.6, page 21).
- Suggested assessment tasks "are not mandatory"; teachers may adapt them or write their own (section 4.1, page 18).
- Appendix A of the specification maps this unit to Numeracy but not to Literacy (page 29), even though every assessment criterion relies on reading, writing or speaking.
Cysylltiadau â chymwysterau eraill
The pack names VCSE Retail and Customer Service as a possible link, since that qualification also looks at job roles and progression in a sector. Within the Skills Suite, the pack suggests delivering this unit alongside Personal development planning, Jobs of the future, Applying for jobs, Interview and confidence techniques, Work experience, Career creativity, Rights and responsibilities in the workplace, Understanding the changing labour market and Working in Wales.
Ffynhonnell: WJEC Exploring career pathways 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).