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VCSE qualifications in Wales

VCSEs (Vocational Certificate of Secondary Education) are a brand-new type of work-focused Level 1/2 qualification for 14-16 year olds in Wales.

Each highly-practical VCSE qualification focuses on a vital industry, and aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge needed to progress to post-16 study, work-based learning or employment.

VCSEs can be taken as an alternative or complement to GCSE, and be studied alongside our new Skills Suite qualifications.

Our VCSE Qualifications

91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Level 1/Level 2 VCSE - Built Environment

Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Built Environment*
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91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Level 1 / Level 2 VCSE Creative and Media Production, and Technology

Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Creative and Media Production, and Technology*
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91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Level 1 / Level 2 VCSE Engineering

Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Engineering
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91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Level 1 / Level 2 VCSE Hospitality and Catering

Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Hospitality and Catering*
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91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Level 1 / Level 2 VCSE Performing Arts

Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Performing Arts*
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91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Public Services

Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Public Services*
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Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Retail and Customer Service

Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Retail and Customer Service*
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Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Sport, Leisure and Recreation

Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Sport and Leisure*
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91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Travel and Tourism

Level 1/Level 2 VCSE Travel and Tourism* 
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* denotes specification has been approved by Qualifications Wales for first teaching from September 2027

    

Why choose 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ for VCSEs?

  • 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ has over 75 years' experience developing qualifications specifically for Wales. We work with over 300 Welsh schools each year, providing accurate, fair and accessible assessment to almost 100,000 learners annually.
  • We collaborated with teachers and education stakeholders to co-create our Made-For-Wales Wave 1 and Wave 2 qualifications, and will be taking everything we've learned from this process to ensure our VCSE qualifications are the perfect fit for teachers and learners alike.
  • Each qualification is created bilingually from the ground up, specifically for learners in Wales.
  • We will provide a package of support to help you with delivery, including high quality digital resources and professional learning opportunities.
Sarah Harris 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ


"Our VCSE qualifications bring learning to life. Through practical, real-world experiences and flexible, inclusive assessment, they empower young people to build confidence, develop essential skills and achieve success — laying strong foundations for progression, future learning and the world of work."


Sarah Harris | Assistant Director (Vocational Qualifications)

Sophie Dobbs 91Ó°ÊÓÆÆ½â°æ

Need further information or guidance?


Our support team are on hand to support you every step of the way, contact us today.


Sophie Dobbs | wave3@wjec.co.uk