Skills for Work: Understanding the Changing Labour Market
Mae disgrifiad y cymhwyster yn Saesneg yn unig, gan ei fod wedi ei gymryd o fanyleb Saesneg CBAC.
Understanding the changing labour market is a 20 hour Skills for Work unit, from Entry 1 to Level 2, that learners combine with other units into a Skills for Work Award, Certificate or Diploma. Learners find out what the labour market is, research jobs, look at why work is changing and plan the skills they will need. Literacy carries the unit: defining and explaining terms, reading job information, discussing change, comparing skills and, at Level 2, judging bias and reliability in sources. Evidence can be spoken or written. Numeracy is light: reading statistics in labour market information and spotting skewed or out of date data at Level 2.
- 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): Three learning outcomes with separate Entry 1, Entry 2 and Entry 3 assessment criteria. Evidence is compiled into a portfolio, internally assessed by the centre and externally quality assured by WJEC. 20 guided learning hours.
- Level 1 and Level 2: Three learning outcomes with separate Level 1 and Level 2 assessment criteria. Evidence is compiled into a portfolio, internally assessed by the centre and externally quality assured by WJEC. 20 guided learning hours.
Y sgiliau llythrennedd a rhifedd yn y cymhwyster hwn
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Using labour market vocabulary to define and explain
Learners say or describe what the labour market is at Entry Level, define it at Level 1 and explain it at Level 2, and do the same for labour market information. The criteria require this, and the overview expects learners to use discipline specific vocabulary such as supply and demand, sector and career pathway.
Llythrennedd: Eglurder a geirfa, Geirfa, sillafu, gramadeg
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils match key words such as job, sector, employer and wage to their meanings on a card sort, then use two of them in a sentence about a local business.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils write a short glossary of six careers words, including supply and demand, with an example from their own area for each.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils explain in a one minute talk what the labour market is, using the terms supply, demand, sector and labour market information correctly.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Entry Level, learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.1, page 5; Level 1 and Level 2, assessment criteria 1.1 and 2.1, page 6
“use a range of discipline-specific vocabulary to express their answers”
Cam cynnydd 3
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 defnyddio geirfa amrywiol, briodol a manwl gywir, gan gynnwys geiriau sy'n benodol i faes dysgu a phrofiad/disgyblaeth at ddibenion gwahanol.
Cam cynnydd 4
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.
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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Reading job and career information to describe jobs
Learners read job profiles and labour market information to describe what jobs involve, from recognising two jobs at Entry 2 and describing a sector at Entry 3 to describing two jobs of interest with reasons at Level 2. At Levels 1 and 2 they also describe or explain how labour market information can be used to explore career pathways. All of this is required by the criteria.
Llythrennedd: Strategaethau darllen, Deall, ymateb a dadansoddi
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils read a short job profile and highlight what the worker does each day, then tell a partner one thing they would enjoy about the job.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils skim two job profiles to find the qualifications and skills needed and write a paragraph saying which job suits them better and why.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils read several sources about a sector in Wales and write a summary of two jobs in it, with reasons for their interest and the route into each.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Entry Level, learning outcome 1, assessment criteria 1.2 and 1.3, page 5; Level 1 and Level 2, assessment criteria 1.2 and 2.2, page 6
“Describe at least two jobs that you are interested in, with reasons for your answers.”
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 defnyddio ffynonellau cyfeirio/digidol i ddewis, crynhoi a chyfuno gwybodaeth, gan gyfeirio atyn nhw fel y bo'n briodol.
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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Judging bias, accuracy and reliability in sources
At Level 2 learners evaluate samples of labour market information and comment on bias, accuracy and reliability, for example spotting job adverts that leave out the disadvantages of a role. This is required by a Level 2 criterion only, and the amplification asks learners to compare different sources.
Llythrennedd: Strategaethau darllen, Deall, ymateb a dadansoddi
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils read a job advert and sort its sentences into facts and opinions.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils compare a company advert and an independent job profile for the same role and underline what the advert leaves out.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils read three sources about the same job and write a paragraph judging which is most reliable, pointing to bias, missing information or old figures.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Level 1 and Level 2, learning outcome 2, assessment criterion L2 2.3, page 6; Amplification of learning outcome 2, page 8
“compare different sources of labour market information to explore issues with bias, accuracy and reliability”
Cam cynnydd 3
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.
Rwy'n gallu gwahaniaethu rhwng ffeithiau, damcaniaethau a barn.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu gwahaniaethu rhwng ffeithiau/tystiolaeth a rhagfarn/dadleuon.
Rwy'n gallu gwerthuso defnyddioldeb a dibynadwyedd testunau.
Cam cynnydd 5
Rwy'n gallu deall ac ystyried yn fanwl sut y gellir dehongli testunau, gan wahaniaethu rhwng ffeithiau/tystiolaeth a rhagfarn/dadleuon.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio testunau a argraffwyd a thestunau digidol i chwilio'n ddethol, gan asesu dibynadwyedd, arwyddocâd a chywirdeb yr hyn rwy'n ei weld.
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Discussing how and why the labour market is changing
Learners show or describe factors changing the labour market at Entry Level, identify one key reason at Level 1 and discuss the changes with at least two specific examples at Level 2, such as technology, climate change, remote work and an ageing workforce. They also describe how jobs have changed over time. The criteria require this, and the pack suggests group discussions and case studies such as remote working during COVID-19.
Llythrennedd: Siarad cydweithredol, Gwrando fel rhan o siarad cydweithredol, Cynllunio a threfnu ar gyfer gwahanol ddibenion, cynulleidfaoedd a chyd-destunau
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils talk in pairs about a job their grandparents did that is rare now, such as a coal miner or milkman, and share one reason it changed.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils discuss in groups how remote working changed during COVID-19, each taking a role such as office worker or shop owner, and report back two changes.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils write a short discussion of how two factors, such as artificial intelligence and climate change, are changing jobs in Wales, using a specific example for each.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Entry Level, learning outcomes 2 and 3, page 5; Level 1 and Level 2, assessment criteria 1.3, page 6; Suggested activities, pages 9 and 10
“Discuss how the labour market is changing, with”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu cyfrannu at drafodaeth grŵp mewn rolau gwahanol, gan gymryd cyfrifoldeb am gwblhau'r dasg yn dda.
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 defnyddio crynodebau, trafod materion, rhoi esboniadau manwl a defnyddio rhesymeg wrth ymdrin â phwnc.
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Planning and comparing future skills
Learners name or state skills they will need for future work at Entry Level, demonstrate career development skills at Level 1, and at Level 2 illustrate career development strategies and compare skills employers want now with those they will want in future. The criteria require this, and the pack suggests action plans or career development plans as evidence.
Llythrennedd: Cynllunio a threfnu ar gyfer gwahanol ddibenion, cynulleidfaoedd a chyd-destunau
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils list three skills they are good at and write one sentence for each saying how it could help them in a job.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils fill in a simple action plan with one skill to improve this year, the steps they will take and how they will know they have improved.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils write a comparison of skills employers want now and in the future, using a two column table and a paragraph on which future skill they will start building.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Entry Level, learning outcome 3, page 5; Level 1 and Level 2, learning outcome 3, assessment criteria 3.1 and 3.2, page 6; Suggested activities, page 10
“Compare skills that employers want now with skills employers will want in the future.”
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 ysgrifennu am fy meddyliau, fy nheimladau a fy marn, gan ddangos empathi a pharch.
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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Reading statistics in labour market information
The amplification defines labour market information as information, data and statistics about the supply and demand of jobs and trends, and at Level 2 lists skewed or out of date statistical data as a form of bias. No criterion asks learners to calculate, so the numeracy is reading figures and judging whether they are misleading, mainly when evaluating samples for L2 2.3.
Rhifedd: Dehongli data
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils read a bar chart of the number of jobs in five sectors in Wales and say which sector is largest and which is smallest.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils read a line graph of jobs in one sector over ten years and describe the trend, then say whether the figures are recent enough to trust.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils compare two graphs about the same job market, one with a cut off axis, and explain which is misleading and what conclusion each could lead a reader to.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r Fframwaith Llythrennedd a Rhifedd
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Amplification of learning outcome 2, page 8; Level 1 and Level 2, assessment criterion L2 2.3, page 6
“information, data and statistics about the supply and demand of jobs”
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 dod i gasgliadau o ddata ac rwy'n cydnabod y gall rhai casgliadau fod yn gamarweiniol neu'n ansicr.
Da gwybod
- Each level has its own unit code: "S665E1", S665E2, S665E3, S665L1 and S665L2, and the unit is 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 11).
- Spelling and long writing are not the point: "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). Teacher observation notes from group or one to one discussion are listed as evidence (page 10).
- The specification accepts "video/audio recordings" of a learner giving a presentation or taking part in a discussion (Section 4.1, page 18), and the portfolio "is not limited to paper-based materials" (page 18).
- The suggested tasks are optional: "These tasks are not mandatory." (Skills for Life and Work specification, Section 4.1, page 18).
- AI misuse is malpractice, including "Copying or paraphrasing whole responses of AI-generated content" (Section 4.6, page 21), so written explanations must be the learner's own.
Cysylltiadau â chymwysterau eraill
The pack names Fairness and inclusion in the workplace, Customer service, Rights and responsibilities in the workplace and Wellbeing in work as closely related Skills Suite units, and Using IT in the workplace lists this unit as a partner. Jobs of the future, Exploring career pathways and Working in Wales cover neighbouring careers ground. Reading sources for bias and reliability builds on GCSE English Language and Literature and GCSE Cymraeg Language and Literature, discussing change in the world of work links with GCSE Business, and reading graphs of jobs data links with GCSE Mathematics and Numeracy.
Ffynhonnell: WJEC Understanding the changing labour market 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).