Principal Learning Wales

 

Principal Learning Wales

Summary	Principal Learning Wales qualifications are available in Wales as one of the Option elements within the Welsh Baccalaureate Qualification. Principal Learning Wales must be studied alongside the Project qualifications at the appropriate level and other appropriate qualifications. Learners who achieve the Welsh Baccalaureate Core and Options will be awarded the Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma at the appropriate level.
Tariff entry	The qualification was first considered for UCAS Tariff points by the UCAS Board in March 2010. Points come into effect for entry to higher education from 2011 onwards.
Learning hours	540 hrs
UCAS Tariff points	A*	210
	A	180
	B	150
	C	120
	D	90
	E	60
Qualification Sector	Phase 1 (from 2009): Construction and the Built Environment; Engineering; Creative and Media; Information Technology Phase 2 (from 2010): Construction and the Built Environment; Environmental and Land-based Studies Creative and Media; Hair and Beauty; Engineering; Hospitality; Information Technology; Manufacturing and Product Design; Business, Administration and Finance; Society, Health and Development Phase 3 (from 2011): Travel and Tourism; Public Services; Sport and Leisure; Retail