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- Wave 3 Hub
- The Skills Suite
The Skills Suite is a range of qualifications where teachers create their own pathways for learners from a variety of inclusive topics, to develop effective and relevant work and life skills. It consists of:
- 30 Skills for Life topics, and
- 19 Skills for Work topics
We are pleased to share that Agored Cymru is approved to offer the full 49 topics, with each being taught as a standalone, bitesize unit.
Why choose Agored Cymru?
Agored Cymru has over 30 years of experience in the vocational qualifications sector, and Wave 3 builds on this vocational foundation.
Our approach is shaped by our experience in vocational learning, focusing on practical skills, real-world application, and supporting learners with different strengths and pathways.
We work closely with centres to provide clear guidance, responsive support, and qualifications that are designed to work in practice.
Skills for Life
The 30 Skills for Life Units are (units marked with an * are additional Skills for Life units offered only by Agored Cymru):
| Art and Crafts | Basic First Aid | British Sign Language (BSL) | Community Participation |
| *Cycle Maintenance | Democracy in Action | Digital Film and Media | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion |
| Ethical Choices | Everyday Law | Exercise For All | Faith and Belief in the Community |
| Financial Literacy | Food Planning and Preparation | Healthy Lifestyle | Healthy Relationships |
| Home Management and Maintenance | Looking After Others | Mental Health and Wellbeing | Music, Dance and Drama |
| Online Safety | Personal Safety | Practical Gardening | Science and Technology in Everyday Life |
| Skills in the Natural Environment | Sustainability in Action | Teamwork | Understanding Self and Others |
| *Understanding the Effects of Alcohol and Substance Misuse | Values for Life | ||
Skills for Work
The 19 Skills for Work Units are:
| Applying for Jobs | Enterprise Venture | Overcoming Barriers | Using IT in the Workplace |
| Building a Growth Mindset | Exploring Career Pathways | Personal Development Planning | Wellbeing and Work |
| Business Finance | Fairness and Inclusion in the Workplace | Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace | Work Experience |
| Career Creativity | Interview and Confidence Techniques | Sustainable Economic Development | Working in Wales |
| Customer Service | Jobs of the Future | Understanding the Changing Labour Market |
Why is it unique?
What makes the Skills Suite so flexible for learners is the ability to mix and match units to create a unique learning pathway that suits their strengths, interests, and progression aspirations.
The Skills for Life and Work qualifications can be awarded at:
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Award
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Certificate
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Diploma
Planning your 14-16 curriculum?
Whether you're starting to plan for September 2027 or simply want to understand the opportunities available, our team is here to help.
Talk to us about:
- Planning your Skills Suite offer
- Choosing the right units for your learners
- Delivery and implementation
- Any questions about Wave 3
Have a question? Our Business Development team can help you explore the Skills Suite and answer any questions you have!
Overview
Wave 3 Summits - Phase 2
This autumn, our Business Development team will be back on the road, working with centres across Wales as part of Phase 2 of our Wave 3 Summits.
Phase 2 will focus on the practicalities of delivering the Wave 3 suite, including teaching and learning, curriculum planning, timetabling, available resources, and the support available from Agored Cymru.
We're currently gathering expressions of interest over the summer. If you'd like to attend a session, host a summit, or simply have a question about Wave 3, we'd love to hear from you.