PLTS and Attitude

Here's a one to think about, driven by my thoughts about grades and assessement.
In the new Diplomas, the grade will be decided by the primary learning. OK, that's fine but what is a concern is what is not being assessed.
PLTS is a key part of the Diplomas/Functional SKills and rightly so.
My worry is that if Diplomas are taught in th same way that GCSE are taught - ie to the exam, then PLTS will not get the credit or time it deserves.

Whay is this a concern? Because i recently wrote that employers value attitude and ethusiasm above other "paper qualifications" and these hugely important employability things can be part of PLTS.

Diplomas do represent a great potential way forward, my worry is that if they are treated like traditional quals, they won't bring the benefits to the young people who take them that they could do.

Controversial?