Centre Recognition
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Centres
Centres Our qualifications are widely recognised, valued and respected by the education sector, training providers and employers. We offer over 6,000 units and 400 nationally recognised, quality assured, accredited qualifications ra... Go to page
Become a Centre
requirements, you will be offered Centre Recognition status. If you wish to accept the offer, we will send you the centre agreement to read, sign and return. 2. Partnership: If your organisation does not currently fulfil the ... Go to page
Partnership Arrangements
Partnership Arrangements The following Agored Cymru centres are happy to discuss partnership working:... Go to page
Developing a Framework
Developing a Framework Units and Qualifications You can use our existing units ordevelop new units. Units which are part of Agored Cymru qualifications can be awarded asfree standing units and can count towards a qualification. ... Go to page
Register your interest
Register your interest If you are interested in becoming a recognised centre, please fill in your details below and we will be in touch.... Go to page
Level Descriptors
Level Descriptors Level Descriptors The guidance on level descriptors is to enable practitioners to design learning and assessment plans for units and qualifications. It will support Agored Cymru and its centres in the applicati... Go to page
News
Qualification, Quality Assurance and Training Update - Sept 2024
This edition includes updates on new and withdrawn qualifications, vital quality assurance resources, training opportunities, and key dates for upcoming events. We hope you find it helpful as you continue supporting your learners. A... Go to news item
Qualification, Quality Assurance and Training Update - June 2024
As we wrap up this academic year, were excited to share our latest Centre Bulletin, filled with important updates on Qualifications, Quality Assurance, and Access to HE. Your support and collaboration have been incredible, and we hope t... Go to news item
Delivery and Awarding of Qualifications - July 2024
From 1st September 2024, Agored Cymru has a regulatory duty to provide a mechanism for all centres to record and submit data on Learner language preference. This relates to all qualifications and all regulated units. Agored Cymru ha... Go to news item
January Centre Bulletin
Click here to read the full bulletin This edition includes: New Qualifications: Explore our latest offerings, such as the Level 4 Diploma in Supporting Individuals with Long-term Conditions and the Level 3 Award in Esports Leader... Go to news item
January Centre Bulletin
Click here to read the full bulletin This edition includes: New Qualifications: Explore our latest offerings, such as the Level 4 Diploma in Supporting Individuals with Long-term Conditions and the Level 3 Award in Esports Leader... Go to news item
Award-Winning Partnership: Agored Cymru and HEIW Triumph at FAB 2024
A Relationship Built on Excellence Since 2017, Agored Cymru and HEIW have worked in close collaboration to deliver high-quality, bespoke qualifications for NHS staff. This partnership took a significant step forward in 2020 when Agored ... Go to news item
Documents
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure
Centre Adaptation Submission Document
Agored Cymru Approach to Awarding - Information for Centres
Agored Cymru qualifications - VCRF categories - Centre Information
Case Studies
Double award-winning learner hails Access to HE diploma as key to her success
“I still can't quite believe I won!” ~~ Kelly Osborne, a Grwp Llandrillo Menai - Coleg Meirion Dwyfor, student has been awarded this year’s Agored Cymru Learner of the Year Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement as well as the national... Go to case study
“Starting the Access course was one of my best decisions”
Originally from Kurdistan, Northern Iraq, Shokhan Hasan moved to the UK in August 2010 to get married. As an Anaesthetic Nurse in Kurdistan, Shokhan moved to Cardiff. Speaking only Kurdish, Shokhan was determined to learn English initially,... Go to case study
“Age is no barrier. If you really want something, go for it – you can do it!”
Lorna Hughes didn’t always want to be a nurse. In fact, she read Languages at University and went on to work as a translator for many years. But, after becoming a mother and caring for her father, Lorna realised that there was something els... Go to case study
Mum of three, Caroline Read, turned her life around after enrolling on an Access to Higher Education nursing course
After becoming a mum at a young age Caroline Read from South Wales, found herself suffering from depression and failing to find any ambition.... Go to case study
Access to HE provides father-of-two the opportunity to pursue a career in nursing
After leaving school at 13, with no qualifications, Jamie Maidment's life spiralled out of control. Jamie had suffered from mental health and substance abuse issues.... Go to case study
Rhondda Cynon Taf Develops a Pioneering Approach to Engage Learners
South Wales local authority, Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) has developed a pioneering approach using Agored Cymru units and qualifications to implement the Welsh Government's Youth Engagement and Progression Framework, Implementation Plan and Nat... Go to case study