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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 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 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 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

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

Welsh-medium qualifications policy statement By offering qualifications and resources in Welsh, we aim to support and empower Welsh speaking learners, promoting inclusivity and enhancing their learning experience. To ensure the avai... Go to page

These sessions are essential for enhancing your teams skills and expertise in these areas, as well as for personal professional development. Click here to read the update in [Welsh | English]... Go to news item

This edition includes updates on new and withdrawn qualifications, vital quality assurance resources, training opportunities, and key dates for upcoming events.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

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

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

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

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

In partnership with Creative & Cultural Skills, Agored Cymru, the awarding body of choice for education and training providers in Wales, has developed the first of their kind higher level qualifications for the Craft, Design and Cultural H... Go to case study

33-year-old mother-of-three, Vicki Brooke (née Gooden) from Swansea, found the confidence and determination to go back to college to pursue her dream of becoming a midwife... Go to case study

One of our approved centres, that we are incredibly proud to be working with, is Down to Earth. Down to Earth is an innovative social enterprise tackling social inequality and climate change - one sustainable project at a time! Since openin... Go to case study

In partnership with Lantra Wales and Creo Skills, and as part of the Welsh Government's Food and Skills Project, Agored Cymru has developed the the-first-of-their-kind qualifications for the food and drink and food production industries in ... Go to case study

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