Assessor Training

Pages

Assessors

Assessors An assessor must have: good knowledge and understanding of Agored Cymrusunits and qualifications a good understanding of the level of the unit(s)/qualification(s) being delivered subject specific knowledge and/or experi... Go to page

Assessment Process

Assessment Process Step 1. Planning assessment The assessor develops an assessment plan detailing how each unit or qualification will be assessed. The internal verifier reviews and agrees the assessment plan to ensure that it is... 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

Assessment

Assessment 1. Initial assessment:the assessors decides if the chosen units and/or qualifications are suitable for the learners. The assessor considers learners previous academic achievements and their pre-course assessment outcomes.... Go to page

Welsh-medium Qualifications Policy Statement

Welsh-medium qualifications policy statement By providing qualifications and resources in Welsh, we aim to support and empower Welsh speaking learners to achieve their full potential, promoting inclusivity by removing language barriers ... Go to page

CASS

CASS - Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny As a result of regulatory requirements, Agored Cymru has implemented a Centre Assessment Standards Scrutiny (CASS) strategy. CASS refers to the arrangements that Agored Cymru has in place ... Go to page

News

October Centre Bulletin

In this edition: New and Emerging Qualifications Developments in: Digital Marketing, Development and Strategy; 5G Telecommunications; Learning in Natural Environments Operational Deadlines Key information on upcoming registrat... Go to news item

Centre Bulletin January 2026

In this edition: New and Emerging Qualifications Developments in: Supporting People Living with Frailty; Multi-Professional Support Workers; Banking and Finance Operational Deadlines Key information on upcoming registration an... Go to news item

Centre Bulletin April 2026

In this edition: New and Emerging Qualifications Developments in: Coaching and Mentoring in Health Screening, Cancer Care and Support, Equity and Inclusive Practice, Anatomical Pathology Support Workers, and Leading Health and Well... Go to news item

Case Studies

MFL Mentoring

MFL Mentoring has been offering two vocational accreditation units certified by Agored Cymru to its student mentors for the past four years. The accreditation has been designed by the project team in collaboration with Agored Cymru, past m... Go to case study

The course that helped Mollie find her spark

When Mollie signed up for the Youth Work qualification with Blaenau Gwent Youth Service, she had no idea it would change the direction of her life. She wasn’t sure where she was heading, only that she wanted to work with young people. What ... Go to case study