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 n... 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
Partnership Arrangements
Partnership Arrangements The following Agored Cymru centres are happy to discuss partnership working:... 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This edition includes updates on new and withdrawn qualifications, vital quality assurance resources, training opportunities, and key dates for upcoming events.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
July Centre Bulletin
In this edition: New and Emerging Qualifications Developments inCommunity Wellbeing,Clinical Imaging and Radiation Sciences,Dietetic Support,Speech Language Therapy Support, andTrade Union Learning Representatives. Operational Dea... Go to news item
July Centre Bulletin
In this edition: New and Emerging Qualifications Developments inCommunity Wellbeing,Clinical Imaging and Radiation Sciences,Dietetic Support,Speech Language Therapy Support, andTrade Union Learning Representatives. Operational Dea... 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
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
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
“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