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History
History Agored Cymru has an impressive pedigree in the development of Access to Higher Education courses, the Open College Network (OCN) Movement and credit in Wales. From the first 18 students to gain credits in Clwyd in 1990, over 6... Go to page
GBVDASV
Government has commissioned Agored Cymru to co-ordinate practical, expert-led advice on the content areas of level 4 of the draft National Training Framework. Background The National Training Framework is made up of 6 training... Go to page
Essential Skills for Learners
Essential Skills for Learners Agored Cymru continues to meet the needs of all learners by offering the full suite of Essential Skills Wales Qualifications from Entry Level 1 to Level 3. Essential Application of Number Skills (EAoNS) ... Go to page
Qualifications and Accreditation
these emerging developments. Agored Cymru is committed to creating 21st Century qualifications for a 21st Century curriculum in Wales. The Essential Skills Qualifications It is important that you contact Agored Cymru if you are pla... Go to page
Essential Skills Wales
apprenticeship frameworks. Agored Cymrus strength is our expertise in this area. We can provide support to those wishing to deliver any Essential Skill. Our popular standardisation events allow centres to share good practice and teac... Go to page
Become a Centre
Centre Seven steps to adding Agored Cymru Essential Skills Wales Qualifications to your framework. Step 1 Contact ourBusiness Development teamto discuss the options available to you and our charges. Step 2 Sign into you... Go to page
News
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
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
Scott Mowberry talks about Agored Cymru's newest Banking & Finance qualifications
give some background to the new Agored Cymru Banking Finance qualifications? These qualifications have been developed as part of the transition from the London Institute of Banking Finance (LIBF) to Agored Cymru. Leading this projec... Go to news item
'Ready Already' for the New Curriculum in Wales - Summer Newsletter 2024
the Future, The Benefits of the Agored Cymru Learning Core to Your Learners, How the Learning Core Can Boost Your Capped 9 Score. Read the full newsletter:Cymraeg|English
Documents
Assessment Adaptation - Generic Guidance 2020-2021 for Agored Cymru Qualifications
Agored Cymru Approach to Awarding - Information for Centres
Agored Cymru qualifications - VCRF categories - Centre Information
Impact Report 2022
Impact Report 2023
Case Studies
Higher Level Qualifications for the Creative and Cultural Sector
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 Heritage sectors... Go to case study
Moving Forward qualification has helped 16-year-old Paige Williams prepare for life in the Armed Services
Paige, a 16-year-old pupil at Morriston Comprehensive School in Swansea is doing a mix of GCSEs, Welsh Baccalaureate, Hairdressing and qualifications in Hospitality and Health and Social Care.
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Where Are They Now: Emily Heffernan – From Youth Service User to Youth Support Worker
Now, having completed both her Agored Cymru Level 2 and Level 3 Youth Work qualifications, Emily is working within the very service that once supported her.... Go to case study
Not your typical sixth form journey: How Guto combined A levels with outdoor learning to build a career
For many learners, sixth form follows a familiar and well-established path. Choose three or four A levels, attend lessons in the classroom, sit exams, and begin thinking about university or future employment.
But for Guto, that journey... Go to case study
Cardiff project wins Inspire! Award for supporting families to learn together
A ‘family-learning’ programme that aims to engage and foster positive attitudes towards education has won a major award. The Families Learning Together Programme at Cardiff and Vale College delivers a wide range of courses for adults and pa... Go to case study
First-of-their-kind Qualifications for the Food and Drink Industries in Wales
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 Wales.
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