Semiconductors with WJEC

Develop your learners’ understanding of semiconductors and advanced manufacturing while equipping them with the knowledge and skills to prepare them for future employment within this vital industry.

Semiconductors are essential to the technology that enables modern life, and Wales is a hub of innovation for the sector.

With this in mind, WJEC has collaborated with stakeholders including CSconnected (the world's compound semiconductor cluster) to develop new qualifications to support the semiconductor industry in Wales:

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Who are these qualifications for?

Our Semiconductor qualifications are designed to be delivered across a range of settings, from schools and Further Education providers to the workplace.

Why choose WJEC?

No centre approval fees

Fees payable on learner registration, with no minimum cohort size.

Flexible registration and awarding period

Learners can be registered for certification at any point during their studies to support their progression.

Full Lifespan Support

WJEC is committed to supporting centres and learners for the full lifespan of our qualifications, regardless of cohort size.

“Semiconductor technicians are critical to the success of the Semiconductor industry in south Wales and beyond. These long overdue qualifications are needed to introduce more people to the growing industry that is right on their doorstep.

Many people are not aware of the array of semiconductor job opportunities available or that semiconductors are in almost all of the technology that they use on a day-to-day basis. The qualifications will help to develop the knowledge, skills and attributes to grow and succeed in this important technological field.”

- Dr Lewis Kastein | Senior R&D Photonics Product Engineer | IQE plc