This online module looks at the importance of good Welsh language skills on entering the world of work. It specifically considers the advantages of continuing to study Welsh after GCSE. The module is mainly aimed at pupils and students in schools, further education colleges and universities. It can also be of use to anyone who wishes to learn about the Welsh language's place and status in contemporary Wales and how we can all make a contribution to the Welsh Government's aim of reaching a million Welsh speakers by 2050. Winner of the Welsh-medium resource award in the Coleg Cymraeg's annual Associate Lecturers Awards.
Turning the Tide in Thirty Years - the importance of Welsh in modern Wales
Turning the Tide in Thirty Years - the importance of Welsh in modern Wales
'The Child's Voice' Conference
An online conference for university and further education students of education, childcare and children and young people's services. The conference will discuss presentations on different aspects of children's voices in relation to Covid-19, racism, and advocacy. There will also be a presentation by Sally Holland, Wales's Children's Commissioner. The coference was held online on 24 February 202. Recordings of the presentations can be viewed below:
Sgiliaith’s National Staff Development Programme
The aim of Sgiliaith’s National Staff Development Programme isto provide innovative training and practical advice on good practice and resources to staff in the further education and apprenticeships sectors. The purpose of this programme is to support practitioners to offer Welsh medium and bilingual provision to both learners and apprentices. Sgiliaith’s development opportunities are suitable for everyone working in the sector, regardless of Welsh language skills or previous experience. Sgiliaith’s Staff Development Training Programme offers a range of development opportunities to support the progression of practitioners’ bilingual skills, whilst Sgiliaith’s Staff Mentoring Programme offers support to practitioners in real learning situations to embed Welsh/bilingualism in the classroom or workplace. A national staff development and mentoring programme for the post-16 sector was commissioned. It is delivered by Sgiliaith on behalf of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
Health Talk
A series of video clips to educate young people about the various career options available within the health and care sector in Wales. The aim is to increase students interest in the sector and raise awareness of the importance of the Welsh language within this field. The resources were developed by Coleg Cambria.
Amaeth Amdani
Work Experience in the Agriculture Industry A resource to help agricultural students learn about the skills they need to identify whilst looking for and participating in a period of industry-relevant work experience. The resource will support learners who are preparing for employment within the agricultural sector and should; Identify employment opportunities in the agricultural sector explain the process of applying for a job explain the good interpersonal skills needed to work in the industry. Section 1 - contains a series of video clips preparing for employment within the agricultural sector. Section 2 - contains a presentation that describes the process of applying for a job, it includes finding vacancies, creating a CV and how to write an application letter. Section 3 - contains a video clip by an employer explaining the good interpersonal skills that are necessary and expected within a workplace. This resource has been created or commissioned by the Welsh Government and is available on the HWB platform.
The Event Bidding Process
These resources introduce the event bidding process including consideration of the views of the New Zealand Government and the application of the event bidding process for the FIFA World Cup 2026. PowerPoint slides, Panopto recording and a quiz are available. The resources are suitable for University students, further education or secondary school pupils.
Seiniau Uchel, Carbon Isel
'Seiniau Uchel, Carbon Isel' is a project lead by Bangor Univeristy in partnership with Pontio and M-SParc, and sponsored by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. They have organised a musical/video performance that will be streamed live on an AM channel. As part of the project, pianist and composer Tristian Evans will perform the 30-minute multi-media work ‘Dŵr, Haul, Gwynt, Golau’. Adopting the process of recycling in a creative context, Tristian Evans weaves together old religious tunes, archive visual material, Biblical texts and youth voices in two multimedia works for piano that respond to the climate crisis. Dŵr, Haul, Gwynt, Golau (Water, Sun, Wind, Light) integrates environmental words and visual materials created by young people that coincide with the piano score. Tir (Creadigaeth/Etifeddiaeth) (Land (Creation/Legacy)) responds to the notion of creation and legacy of the earth with Biblical references, in addition to exploring the pianist’s agricultural roots on Anglesey during the nineteenth century. The performance will last approximately half an hour on 25 November 2020 (19:30) Click below for further information
'Ar Frys' Fideos - using welsh in public service jobs.
These videos highlight the experience of seven people working in important but stressful jobs, who see the benefit of being able to speak to people in Welsh. If you're following a Public Service or Healthcare course, then you'll learn how to deal with the public - especially in an emergency or danger situation. By using both English and Welsh, you give the person in crisis the choice to speak the language they are most comfortable speaking. As a result, you will perform your work to a higher standard. These videos were produced by Coleg Cambria.
WJEC learning resources on the Health and Care Learning Wales website
From September 2019 City & Guilds/WJEC will be the sole provider of a new suite of fundable Health and Social Care, and Childcare qualifications in Wales. On their website, Health and Care Learning Wales have a range of digital resources have been designed to enhance your delivery of the underpinning knowledge required within the qualifications with guidance for teaching/delivery, assessment materials, and student guides available for most of the qualifications. They can support independent learning by engaging learners and signposting them to other resources they may find useful.
Pollution and waste in agriculture
This resource supports the teaching and learning of unit 316 ‘Pollution and waste control management’ of the City and Guilds: ‘Advanced Technical Extended Diploma’ in Agriculture (Level 3). It will improve learners understanding of the pollution generated by the agricultural industry, and how waste can be practically and effectively managed This resource demonstrates how to deal with agricultural waste, helps learners to understand what is meant by organic and inorganic waste and helps learners to identify the legislation and codes of practice relevant to agricultural waste management. This resource has been created or commissioned by the Welsh Government.
Health and safety on the farm
Within the City & Guilds framework it is essential for students to study the 'Principles of Health and Safety' unit. The purpose of this resource is to enable students to understand the principles of health and safety and how health and safety standards can be implemented within the agricultural sector. This resource highlights the importance of health and safety on the farm. It demonstrates health and safety statistics and legislation relevant to the agricultural industry, looks at the implications of accidents on the farm, and provides examples of good practice to reduce the number of incidents. This resource has been created or commissioned by the Welsh Government.
Training resource to support bilingual working: Language, dignity and care
Training resource to support bilingual working: Language, dignity and care
The following pack is for individuals who wish to introduce a language awareness training session for their learners. The duration of the session is one hour. The course is suitable for: Level 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 health and social care or childcare students tutors and assessors in colleges social care/work or childcare students in universities. It could also be used as part of in-service training for workers in these areas and the Social Care Wales workforce. The pack aims to equip trainers to present information about language and discuss how to work bilingually with their learners. It is intended to share information that will educate and empower learners to offer a valuable service to their service users ensuring that language is always a central consideration. The pack is presented in PowerPoint format with trainer notes to support each slide. The trainer notes present a lead script, in addition to offering a few ideas about how to present tasks and encourage learners to be proactive in the session.