Agored Cymru Centre Bulletin - January/Ionawr 2026

Qualification Title	Description	Link on our site
Footcare Support for Podiatry Assistants and Technicians	The Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Footcare Support for Podiatry Assistants and Technicians in Wales qualification is aimed at support workers, assistants and technicians in healthcare and social care in Wales, who provide podiatry support to individuals in hospital, community and domiciliary settings, under the direction of a podiatrist. To undertake this qualification, learners must be employed in roles where podiatry is either all or part of their work. This must be in the NHS and may include blended roles that cut across specialty areas of work and across professions. This qualification is aimed at learners over 18 years of age. This qualification replaces C00/1486/9 Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Podiatry Support for Podiatry Assistants and Technicians	Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Footcare Support for Podiatry Assistants and Technicians in Wales C00/5378/2
Physiotherapy Support (Wales)	The Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Support (Wales) is for Healthcare Support Workers primarily working within physiotherapy services in Wales, providing delegated physiotherapy support to individuals accessing Welsh health services under the direction of a registered practitioner. To undertake this qualification, learners must be employed by Welsh health services in roles where physiotherapy skills are central to their role. The qualification was developed to provide better governance of practice in Wales through external quality assurance. It is the preferred qualification for NHS Wales Physiotherapy Healthcare Support Workers, and it is expected that all support staff will have the opportunity to complete the qualification and/or to achieve elements of it for continuing professional development to support changes in practice over time. This qualification is aimed at learners over 18 years of age. This qualification replaces C00/3692/9 Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Support in Wales	Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Support (Wales) C00/5385/0
Blood Donation for Wales	The Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Blood Donation for Wales is the first Welsh Blood Service qualification available to learners in Wales. The qualification enables learners to evidence their current skills while building knowledge and competence in blood and blood component donation and collection. The qualification will support progression within healthcare settings and career progression within the Welsh Blood Service. The qualification will be available via the apprenticeship route but can also be delivered as a standalone qualification where required. This qualification is aimed at learners over 18 years of age.	Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Blood Donation for Wales C00/5409/4
Digital Skills for Business	The purpose of the Agored Cymru suite of Digital Skills for Business qualifications is to provide the learner with the digital skills necessary to function effectively in a range of business settings. These skills include word processing, spreadsheet techniques, data security, project management and effective digital communication. These qualifications are appropriate for learners who are already employed in a business setting and may be looking to improve their digital skills. They are also appropriate for individuals who are not currently working in an occupational setting but would like to engage in learning to enhance their employment opportunities in this area. These qualifications are aimed at learners over 16 years of age. These qualifications replace C00/4766/4 Agored Cymru Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills for Business and C00/4766/5 Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Digital Skills for Business.	Agored Cymru Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills for Business C00/5422/8 Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Digital Skills for Business C00/5422/9
Creative Media and Production Technologies	The Agored Cymru Level 3 Extended Certificate, Diploma and Extended Diploma in Creative Media and Production Technologies are vocational qualifications designed for post-16 learners, typically progressing from Level 2 study, who wish to develop skills for further study, apprenticeships or employment within the creative media and production technologies industries. The suite is structured to provide increasing breadth and depth of study. The Extended Certificate is equivalent in size to one A Level, the Diploma to two A Levels, and the Extended Diploma to three A Levels, allowing learners to choose a programme appropriate to their progression goals. The qualifications aim to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, theory and understanding required for progression into creative media education or employment. They focus on practical, industry-relevant learning that reflects current professional practices within the creative media and production technologies industries. These qualifications are aimed at learners over 16 years of age.	Agored Cymru Level 3 Extended Certificate in Creative Media and Production Technologies C00/5411/7 Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Creative Media and Production Technologies C00/5411/8 Agored Cymru Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media and Production Technologies C00/5411/9
Horticulture	The Agored Cymru Award, Certificate and Diploma qualifications in Horticulture are designed for learners aged 16+ working at Entry Level 3, including those with additional learning needs or those who benefit from practical, supported learning environments. They are suitable for delivery in further education, training providers, and supported learning settings. The qualifications provide an accessible introduction to horticulture alongside the development of essential employability and personal skills. They aim to build learners’ confidence, independence, and readiness for progression into further learning, supported employment, volunteering, or work placements. Learners will develop practical horticulture skills such as planting, watering, weeding, propagation, and the safe use of tools and equipment. In addition, they will gain transferable skills including communication, teamwork, time management, and health and safety awareness, supported by optional units in employability and personal development. These qualifications are aimed at learners over 16 years of age.	Agored Cymru Entry Level 3 Award in Horticulture C00/5431/4 Agored Cymru Entry Level 3 Certificate in Horticulture C00/5431/5 Agored Cymru Entry Level 3 Diploma in Horticulture C00/5431/6
Developing Health and Wellbeing	The Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Developing Health and Wellbeing is aimed at: nurseries, primary and secondary schools, special schools, independent schools, and all other educational provision in Wales. It is aimed at those supporting health and wellbeing leads in Wales within the above settings, who’s roles involve delivering a whole-school approach to health and wellbeing, and/or implementation of the AoLE. The purpose of the qualification is: to promote national standards for health and wellbeing in schools, to support effective delivery of statutory Welsh Government requirements related to health and wellbeing e.g. a whole school approach to emotional and mental wellbeing, and to support schools to develop and implement their health and wellbeing plan in partnership with other stakeholders. This qualification is aimed at learners over 16 years of age.	Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Developing Health and Wellbeing C00/5431/3
Assessor & IQA qualifications	The Agored Cymru suite of Assessor and IQA qualifications provide a development pathway for individuals involved in vocational learning. The qualifications will equip individuals with the skills to deliver high‑quality assessment in person or remotely, ensure learners are judged fairly and consistently, and uphold strong internal quality assurance standards. These qualifications are aimed at learners over 18 years of age. These qualifications replace: Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment C00/0396/4 Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement C00/0396/7 Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment C00/0396/6 Agored Cymru Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement C00/0396/9 Agored Cymru Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice C00/0396/5 Agored Cymru Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice C00/0396/8 Agored Cymru Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice C00/0397/0	Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Understanding Vocational Assessment C00/5434/1 Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Assessing Occupational Competence (In Person) C00/5434/2 Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Assessing Occupational Competence (Remote) C00/5434/3 Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Assessing Occupationally Related Achievement C00/5434/4 Agored Cymru Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Occupational Achievement (In Person) C00/5434/5 Agored Cymru Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Occupational Achievement (Remote) C00/5434/6 Agored Cymru Level 3 Extended Certificate in Assessing Occupational Achievement C00/5434/7 Agored Cymru Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment C00/5434/8 Agored Cymru Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment C00/5434/9 Agored Cymru Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment C00/5435/0

Key Dates

Qualification	Last registration date	Last date for claims
Level 2 Diploma in Digital Skills for Business	31/07/2026	15/06/2029
Level 3 Diploma in Digital Skills for Business	31/07/2026	15/06/2029
Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Support in Wales	31/08/2026	20/07/2029
Level 3 Diploma in Podiatry Support	31/08/2026	20/07/2029
Level 4 Award in Learning Coaching	31/08/2026	20/07/2027
Level 4 Certificate in Learning Coaching	31/08/2026	20/07/2028
Level 4 Diploma in Learning Coaching	31/08/2026	20/07/2029
Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment	31/07/2026	18/06/2027
Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement	31/07/2026	18/06/2027
Level 3 Award in Understanding the Principles and Practices of Assessment	31/07/2026	18/06/2027
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement	31/07/2026	16/06/2028
Level 4 Award in Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice	31/07/2026	18/06/2027
Level 4 Award in Understanding the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice	31/07/2026	18/06/2027
Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice	31/07/2026	16/06/2028

For the first time, our Delivery Overview will be issued to schools and colleges before the summer break.

This earlier distribution will enable centres operating on an academic calendar to provide indicative learner numbers, cohort sizes, qualification levels and qualification sizes ahead of the new academic year.

The information gathered will provide several key benefits:
Business Development – ensure our messaging around the dates to transition from our current Learning Core over to our Wave 3 products is clear with you and staff in your centres
Centre Support – ensures our centre support team can cross-reference anticipated learner numbers against incoming registrations, helping to identify and resolve discrepancies at an earlier stage.
Quality Assurance – inform the Centre Activity Review (CAR) process and support evidence-based quality monitoring, reducing the need for duplication.

Agored Cymru will soon be switching off its current web-based functionality. Centres will continue to access all existing applications through a new platform, QuartzWeb, ensuring continuity of service and functionality.

Comprehensive guidance and training materials will be provided to support centres throughout this transition. Please look out for updated centre guides and training packages, which are designed to facilitate a smooth and effective adoption of the new system.

The following key functions will continue to be available via Quartz Web:

Qualification approvals
EQA report access
Centre Action Plans
Document uploads
Other centre-initiated actions, including:
- Reasonable Adjustments
- Special Considerations
- Conflict of Interest declarations
- Malpractice and maladministration notifications
- Complaints and appeals notifications

From a quality assurance perspective, you may notice some changes in how information is presented and accessed. However, centres will be fully supported throughout, with a range of resources and assistance available to ensure confidence and consistency in using the new system.

An updated Quality Assurance Awarding Guidance document will be published shortly, alongside supporting website content and an updated qualification risk list.

This update will provide clearer expectations for centres, including a more detailed explanation of minimum sampling requirements and improved definitions of both centre and qualification risk.

As part of our improvements, we will:

make sampling proportions consistently and explicitly tied to centre risk categories
specify when learner interviews or observations are required
trigger visits or unannounced sampling when Centre Annual Reviews are not submitted
top centres rejecting requested learner work
enforce authenticity statements and additional checks

These changes are intended to improve consistency, transparency, and confidence in quality assurance processes

Our approach to cross-centre External Quality Assurance (EQA) and Vocational/Technical Qualification (VTQ) deadlines will be published ahead of the start of the new academic year, ensuring centres have clear guidance and sufficient time to prepare.

A programme of qualification-specific standardisation events will also be scheduled throughout the year. Further details will be shared in due course. Please note that these events are separate from the general standardisation sessions, which will continue to be delivered as usual.

For the latest updates and event information, please visit the Training and Events section of the website.

In September 2026, selected centres will receive a survey requesting information on Welsh language provision.

The survey will ask for:

The number of learners who wished to undertake qualifications through the medium of Welsh
The number of learners who actually completed their qualifications through the medium of Welsh

Centres will also be asked to provide an impact analysis based on this data.

This information is being collected on behalf of Qualifications Wales, and your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Learners’ Preferred Assessment Language at the point of registration
Learners’ Actual Assessment Language at the point of claiming

Maintaining accurate records in these areas remains an essential requirement.

A number of policies have been reviewed and updated since the last bulletin.

These include:

Quality Assurance Awarding Policy (formerly the CASS Policy)
Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Policy
Welsh Language Policy (External)
Malpractice and Maladministration Policy
Complaints Policy and Procedure

Centres are encouraged to review the latest versions to ensure continued compliance and awareness of any updates. They can be accessed here alongside other key documents, including:

Retention of Assessment and IQA Materials Policy and Procedure
Plagiarism Policy and Procedure
External Assessment Policy

Other centre facing guides are also available here along with important supporting information such as:

Service standards
Centre requirements and responsibilities
Welsh medium qualifications policy statement

Centres are encouraged to review these resources to ensure they remain informed and compliant with current requirements.

Qualification Title	Description	Link on our site
Cymorth Gofal Traed ar gyfer Cynorthwywyr a Thechnegwyr Podiatreg	Mae’r cymhwyster Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Gofal Traed ar gyfer Cynorthwywyr a Thechnegwyr Podiatreg yng Nghymru wedi'i anelu at weithwyr cymorth, cynorthwywyr a thechnegwyr mewn gofal iechyd a gofal cymdeithasol yng Nghymru, sy'n cynnig cefnogaeth podiatreg i unigolion mewn ysbytai, lleoliadau cymunedol ac yn y cartref, o dan gyfarwyddyd podiatrydd. Er mwyn dilyn y cymhwyster hwn, rhaid i ddysgwyr gael eu cyflogi mewn rolau lle mae podiatreg naill ai’n rhan o’u gwaith, neu dyna yw eu gwaith yn gyfan gwbl. Rhaid i hyn fod yn y GIG a gall gynnwys rolau cyfunol sy’n torri ar draws meysydd gwaith arbenigol ac ar draws proffesiynau. Mae’r cymhwyster hwn wedi’i anelu at ddysgwyr dros 18 oed. Mae’r cymhwyster hwn yn disodli C00/1486/9 Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Podiatreg ar gyfer Cynorthwywyr a Thechnegwyr Podiatreg	Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Gofal Traed ar gyfer Cynorthwywyr a Thechnegwyr Podiatreg yng Nghymru C00/5378/2
Cymorth Ffisiotherapi (Cymru)	Mae’r cymhwyster Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Ffisiotherapi (Cymru) ar gyfer Gweithiwr Cymorth Gofal Iechyd sy’n gweithio yn bennaf o fewn gwasanaethau ffisiotherapi yng Nghymru, gan ddarparu cymorth ffisiotherapi dirprwyedig i unigolion sy’n defnyddio gwasanaethau iechyd Cymru dan gyfarwyddyd ymarferydd cofrestredig. I ymgymryd â’r cymhwyster hwn, rhaid i ddysgwyr fod wedi’u cyflogi gan wasanaethau iechyd Cymru mewn rolau lle mae sgiliau ffisiotherapi yn ganolog i’w rôl. Cafodd y cymhwyster ei ddatblygu er mwyn gwella llywodraethu ymarfer yng Nghymru drwy sicrhau ansawdd allanol. Dyma’r cymhwyster sy’n cael ei ffafrio ar gyfer Gweithwyr Cymorth Gofal Iechyd Ffisiotherapi GIG Cymru, a disgwylir y bydd yr holl staff cymorth yn cael cyfle i gwblhau’r cymhwyster a/neu gyflawni elfennau ohono ar gyfer datblygiad proffesiynol parhaus, i gefnogi newidiadau mewn ymarfer dros amser. Mae’r cymhwyster hwn wedi’i anelu at ddysgwyr dros 18 oed. Mae’r cymhwyster hwn yn disodli C00/3692/9 Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Ffisiotherapi yng Nghymru.	Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Physiotherapy Support (Wales) C00/5385/0
Rhoi Gwaed yng Nghymru	Mae'r cymhwyster, Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Rhoi Gwaed yng Nghymru, yn gymhwyster cyntaf Gwasanaeth Gwaed Cymru sydd ar gael i ddysgwyr yng Nghymru. Mae'r cymhwyster yn galluogi dysgwyr i ddangos eu sgiliau presennol wrth ddatblygu'r wybodaeth a'r cymhwysedd sydd eu hangen ar gyfer rhoi a chasglu gwaed a chydrannau gwaed. Bydd y cymhwyster yn cefnogi datblygiad o fewn lleoliadau gofal iechyd a datblygiad gyrfa o fewn Gwasanaeth Gwaed Cymru. Bydd y cymhwyster ar gael drwy’r llwybr prentisiaeth ond gellir ei gyflwyno hefyd fel cymhwyster annibynnol lle bo angen. Mae’r cymhwyster hwn wedi’i anelu at ddysgwyr dros 18 oed.	Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Rhoi Gwaed yng Nghymru C00/5409/4
Sgiliau Digidol ar gyfer Busnes	Pwrpas cyfres o gymwysterau Sgiliau Digidol ar gyfer Busnes Agored Cymru yw rhoi’r sgiliau digidol angenrheidiol i’r dysgwr allu gweithredu’n effeithiol mewn amrywiaeth o leoliadau busnes. Mae’r sgiliau hyn yn cynnwys prosesu geiriau, technegau taenlen, diogelwch data, rheoli prosiectau a chyfathrebu digidol effeithiol. Mae’r cymwysterau hyn yn briodol ar gyfer dysgwyr sydd eisoes wedi’u cyflogi mewn lleoliad busnes ac efallai’n awyddus i ddatblygu eu sgiliau digidol. Maent hefyd yn briodol ar gyfer unigolion nad ydynt yn gweithio mewn lleoliad galwedigaethol ar hyn o bryd ond a hoffai gymryd rhan mewn dysgu i wella eu cyfleoedd cyflogaeth yn y maes hwn. Mae’r cymwysterau hyn wedi’u hanelu at ddysgwyr dros 16 oed. Mae’r cymwysterau yma yn disodli C00/4766/4 Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 2 mewn Sgiliau Digidol ar gyfer Busnes a C00/4766/5 Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Sgiliau Digidol ar gyfer Busnes.	Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 2 mewn Sgiliau Digidol ar gyfer Busnes C00/5422/8 Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Sgiliau Digidol ar gyfer Busnes C00/5422/9
Cyfryngau Creadigol a Thechnolegau Cynhyrchu	Mae’r cymhwyster Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Estynedig, Diploma a Diploma Estynedig Lefel 3 mewn Cyfryngau Creadigol a Thechnolegau Cynhyrchu yn gymwysterau galwedigaethol wedi’u dylunio ar gyfer dysgwyr ôl-16, sydd fel arfer yn symud ymlaen o astudiaethau Lefel 2, sy'n dymuno datblygu sgiliau ar gyfer astudiaethau pellach, prentisiaethau neu gyflogaeth o fewn diwydiannau'r cyfryngau creadigol a thechnolegau cynhyrchu. Mae’r gyfres wedi'i strwythuro i gynnig ehangder a dyfnder cynyddol o astudio. Mae'r Dystysgrif Estynedig yn gyfwerth ag un Safon Uwch, y Diploma â dwy Safon Uwch, a’r Diploma Estynedig â thair Safon Uwch, gan alluogi dysgwyr i ddewis rhaglen sy’n addas i'w hamcanion dilyniant. Nod y cymwysterau yw rhoi'r wybodaeth, y sgiliau, y damcaniaeth a'r ddealltwriaeth sydd eu hangen ar ddysgwyr i symud ymlaen i addysg neu gyflogaeth ym maes y cyfryngau creadigol. Maent yn canolbwyntio ar ddysgu ymarferol sy'n berthnasol i’r diwydiant ac sy'n adlewyrchu arferion proffesiynol presennol o fewn diwydiannau'r cyfryngau creadigol a thechnolegau cynhyrchu. Mae’r cymwysterau hyn wedi’u hanelu at ddysgwyr dros 16 oed.	Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 3 mewn Cyfryngau Creadigol a Thechnolegau Cynhyrchu C00/5411/7 Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cyfryngau Creadigol a Thechnolegau Cynhyrchu C00/5411/8 Agored Cymru Diploma Estynedig Lefel 3 mewn Cyfryngau Creadigol a Thechnolegau Cynhyrchu C00/5411/9
Garddwriaeth	Mae’r cymwysterau Agored Cymru Dyfarniad, Tystysgrif a Diploma mewn Garddwriaeth wedi'u dylunio ar gyfer dysgwyr dros 16 oed sy’n gweithio ar Lefel Mynediad 3, gan gynnwys y rhai gydag anghenion dysgu ychwanegol neu'r rhai sy’n manteisio o amgylcheddau dysgu ymarferol a chefnogol. Maent yn addas ar gyfer darpariaeth mewn addysg bellach, darparwyr hyfforddiant, a gosodiadau dysgu cefnogol. Mae’r cymwysterau yn cynnig cyflwyniad hygyrch at arddwriaeth yn unol â’r datblygiad o sgiliau cyflogadwyedd a phersonol hanfodol. Maent yn anelu i fagu hyder, annibyniaeth, a pharodrwydd dysgwyr ar gyfer dilyniant i ddysgu pellach, cyflogaeth â chymorth, gwirfoddoli, neu leoliadau gwaith. Bydd dysgwyr yn datblygu sgiliau garddwriaeth ymarferol megis plannu, dyfrio, chwynnu, lluosogi planhigion, a defnyddio offer a chyfarpar yn ddiogel. Yn ogystal, byddant yn datblygu sgiliau trosglwyddadwy gan gynnwys sgiliau cyfathrebu, gwaith tîm, rheoli amser, ac ymwybyddiaeth o iechyd a diogelwch, wedi'u cefnogi gan unedau dewisol mewn cyflogadwyedd a datblygiad personol. Mae’r cymwysterau hyn wedi’u hanelu at ddysgwyr dros 16 oed.	Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 Mynediad mewn Garddwriaeth C00/5431/4 Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 3 Mynediad mewn Garddwriaeth C00/5431/5 Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 Mynediad mewn Garddwriaeth C00/5431/6
Datblygu Iechyd a Lles	Mae’r cymhwyster Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Datblygu Iechyd a Lles wedi'i anelu tuag at: Meithrinfeydd, ysgolion cynradd ac uwchradd, ysgolion arbennig, ysgolion annibynnol, pob darpariaeth addysg arall yng Nghymru. Mae wedi'i anelu at y rhai sy’n cefnogi arweinwyr iechyd a lles yng Nghymru o fewn y lleoliadau uchod, sydd â rolau sy'n gysylltiedig â chyflwyno strategaeth ysgol gyfan at iechyd a lles, ac/neu weithredu'r MDPh. Pwrpas y cymhwyster yw: hyrwyddo safonau cenedlaethol ar gyfer iechyd a lles mewn ysgolion, cefnogi cyflwyno'n effeithiol gofynion statudol Llywodraeth Cymru sy'n ymwneud ag iechyd a lles e.e. dull ysgol gyfan o ymdrin â lles emosiynol ac iechyd meddwl, cefnogi ysgolion i ddatblygu a gweithredu eu cynllun iechyd a lles mewn partneriaeth â rhanddeiliaid eraill. Mae’r cymhwyster hwn wedi’i anelu at ddysgwyr dros 16 oed.	Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Datblygu Iechyd a Lles C00/5431/3
Cymwysterau Aseswyr a Sicrhau Ansawdd Mewnol	Mae cyfres Agored Cymru o gymwysterau Aseswyr a Sicrhau Ansawdd Mewnol yn cynnig llwybr datblygu i unigolion sy’n ymwneud â dysgu galwedigaethol. Bydd y cymwysterau yn rhoi'r sgiliau i unigolion gyflwyno asesiadau o safon uchel yn bersonol neu o bell, sicrhau bod dysgwyr yn cael eu barnu'n deg ac yn gyson, a chynnal safonau cadarn o ran sicrhau ansawdd mewnol. Mae’r cymwysterau hyn wedi’u hanelu at ddysgwyr dros 18 oed. Mae’r cymwysterau yma yn disodli: Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cymhwysedd yn yr Amgylchedd Gwaith C00/0396/4 Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cyrhaeddiad sy'n gysylltiedig â Galwedigaeth C00/0396/7 Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Deall Egwyddorion ac Arferion Asesu C00/0396/6 Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cyrhaeddiad Galwedigaethol C00/0396/9 Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 4 mewn Sicrhau Ansawdd Prosesau ac Arferion Asesu yn Fewnol C00/0396/5 Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 4 mewn Deall y gwaith o Sicrhau Ansawdd Prosesau ac Arferion Asesu yn Fewnol C00/0396/8 Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 4 mewn Arwain y gwaith o Sicrhau Ansawdd Mewnol Arferion a Phrosesau Asesu C00/0397/0	Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Deall Asesu Galwedigaethol C00/5434/1 Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cymhwysedd Galwedigaethol (Wyneb yn wyneb) C00/5434/2 Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cymhwysedd Galwedigaethol (O bell) C00/5434/3 Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cyrhaeddiad sy’n Gysylltiedig â Galwedigaeth C00/5434/4 Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cyrhaeddiad Galwedigaethol (Wyneb yn wyneb) C00/5434/5 Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cyrhaeddiad Galwedigaethol (O bell) C00/5434/6 Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Estynedig Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cyrhaeddiad Galwedigaethol C00/5434/7 Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 4 mewn Deall Sicrhau Ansawdd Asesu yn Fewnol C00/5434/8 Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 4 mewn Sicrhau Ansawdd Asesu yn Fewnol C00/5434/9 Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 4 mewn Arwain Sicrhau Ansawdd Asesu yn Fewnol C00/5435/0

Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 2 mewn Sgiliau Digidol ar gyfer Busnes C00/4766/4
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Sgiliau Digidol ar gyfer Busnes C00/4766/5
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Ffisiotherapi yng Nghymru C00/3692/9
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Podiatreg ar gyfer Cynorthwywyr a Thechnegwyr Podiatreg C00/1486/9
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 4 mewn Anogwr Dysgu C00/0409/9
Agored Cymru Lefel 4 Tystysgrif mewn Anogwr Dysgu C00/0299/3
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 4 mewn Anogwr Dysgu C00/0516/0
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cymhwysedd yn yr Amgylchedd Gwaith C00/0396/4
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cyrhaeddiad sy'n gysylltiedig â Galwedigaeth C00/0396/7
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Deall Egwyddorion ac Arferion Asesu C00/0396/6
Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cyrhaeddiad Galwedigaethol C00/0396/9
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 4 mewn Sicrhau Ansawdd Prosesau ac Arferion Asesu yn Fewnol C00/0396/5
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 4 mewn Deall y gwaith o Sicrhau Ansawdd Prosesau ac Arferion Asesu yn Fewnol C00/0396/8
Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 4 mewn Arwain y gwaith o Sicrhau Ansawdd Mewnol Arferion a Phrosesau Asesu C00/0397/0

Dyddiadau allweddol

Cymhwyster	Dyddiad cofrestru diwethaf	Dyddiad olaf ar gyfer cyflwyno hawliadau
Diploma Lefel 2 mewn Sgiliau Digidol ar gyfer Busnes	31/07/2026	15/06/2029
Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Sgiliau Digidol ar gyfer Busnes	31/07/2026	15/06/2029
Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Ffisiotherapi yng Nghymru	31/08/2026	20/07/2029
Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Podiatreg	31/08/2026	20/07/2029
Dyfarniad Lefel 4 mewn Anogwr Dysgu	31/08/2026	20/07/2027
Lefel 4 Tystysgrif mewn Anogwr Dysgu	31/08/2026	20/07/2028
Diploma Lefel 4 mewn Anogwr Dysgu	31/08/2026	20/07/2029
Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cymhwysedd yn yr Amgylchedd Gwaith	31/07/2026	18/06/2027
Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cyrhaeddiad sy'n gysylltiedig â Galwedigaeth	31/07/2026	18/06/2027
Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Deall Egwyddorion ac Arferion Asesu	31/07/2026	18/06/2027
Tystysgrif Lefel 3 mewn Asesu Cyrhaeddiad Galwedigaethol	31/07/2026	16/06/2028
Dyfarniad Lefel 4 mewn Sicrhau Ansawdd Prosesau ac Arferion Asesu yn Fewnol	31/07/2026	18/06/2027
Dyfarniad Lefel 4 mewn Deall y gwaith o Sicrhau Ansawdd Prosesau ac Arferion Asesu yn Fewnol	31/07/2026	18/06/2027
Tystysgrif Lefel 4 mewn Arwain y gwaith o Sicrhau Ansawdd Mewnol Arferion a Phrosesau Asesu	31/07/2026	16/06/2028

For the first time, our Delivery Overview will be issued to schools and colleges before the summer break.

Qualification approvals
EQA report access
Centre Action Plans
Document uploads
Other centre-initiated actions, including:
- Reasonable Adjustments
- Special Considerations
- Conflict of Interest declarations
- Malpractice and maladministration notifications
- Complaints and appeals notifications

make sampling proportions consistently and explicitly tied to centre risk categories
specify when learner interviews or observations are required
trigger visits or unannounced sampling when Centre Annual Reviews are not submitted
top centres rejecting requested learner work
enforce authenticity statements and additional checks

These changes are intended to improve consistency, transparency, and confidence in quality assurance processes

In September 2026, selected centres will receive a survey requesting information on Welsh language provision.

The survey will ask for:

The number of learners who wished to undertake qualifications through the medium of Welsh
The number of learners who actually completed their qualifications through the medium of Welsh

Centres will also be asked to provide an impact analysis based on this data.

This information is being collected on behalf of Qualifications Wales, and your cooperation is greatly appreciated.

Learners’ Preferred Assessment Language at the point of registration
Learners’ Actual Assessment Language at the point of claiming

Maintaining accurate records in these areas remains an essential requirement.

A number of policies have been reviewed and updated since the last bulletin.

These include:

Quality Assurance Awarding Policy (formerly the CASS Policy)
Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Policy
Welsh Language Policy (External)
Malpractice and Maladministration Policy
Complaints Policy and Procedure

Centres are encouraged to review the latest versions to ensure continued compliance and awareness of any updates. They can be accessed here alongside other key documents, including:

Retention of Assessment and IQA Materials Policy and Procedure
Plagiarism Policy and Procedure
External Assessment Policy

Other centre facing guides are also available here along with important supporting information such as:

Service standards
Centre requirements and responsibilities
Welsh medium qualifications policy statement

Centres are encouraged to review these resources to ensure they remain informed and compliant with current requirements.

Qualification Title	Code
Agored Cymru Level 4 Diploma in Complex Care Support	C00/4456/5
Agored Cymru Level 2 Certificate in Digital Application Support	C00/1231/5
Agored Cymru Level 2 Diploma in Digital Application Support	C00/1231/7
Agored Cymru Level 3 Certificate in Digital Application Support	C00/1231/3
Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Digital Application Support	C00/1231/4
Agored Cymru Level 4 Certificate in Health Informatics	C00/4470/2
Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Healthcare Science	C00/4489/1
Agored Cymru Level 4 Diploma in Perioperative Practice (Scrub Pathway) (Wales)	C00/4472/4
Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Youth Achievement (Gold)	C00/4464/8
Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Youth Achievement (Platinum)	C00/4464/9
Agored Cymru Level 1 Award in Adult Mental Health First Aid (Wales)	C00/4503/2
Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Adult Mental Health First Aid (Wales)	C00/4503/3
Agored Cymru Level 1 Award in Youth Mental Health First Aid (Wales)	C00/4503/0
Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Youth Mental Health First Aid (Wales)	C00/4503/1
Agored Cymru Level 2 Award in Playwork Practice	C00/1168/9
Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma for Digital Learning Practitioners	C00/4514/7
Agored Cymru Level 4 Diploma in Clinical Coding (Wales)	C00/4514/4
Agored Cymru Level 3 Diploma in Dental Nursing (Wales)	C00/4396/6
Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Essential Skills for Work and Life	C00/0561/8
Agored Cymru Level 3 Certificate in Essential Skills for Work and Life	C00/0561/9
Agored Cymru Level 4 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners for Cataract Surgery (Wales)	C00/4477/1

Qualification	Review date extended until
Agored Cymru Level 4 Diploma for Assistant Practitioners for Cataract Surgery (Wales)	31^st December 2026
Agored Cymru Level 3 Award in Working with Parents and Carers to Develop Parenting Skills	31^st August 2031

Teitl Cymhwyster	Côd
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 4 mewn Cefnogaeth Gofal Cymhleth	C00/4456/5
Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 2 mewn Cymorth Cymwysiadau Digidol	C00/1231/5
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 2 mewn Cymorth Cymwysiadau Digidol	C00/1231/7
Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Cymwysiadau Digidol	C00/1231/3
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Cymorth Cymwysiadau Digidol	C00/1231/4
Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 4 mewn Gwybodeg Iechyd	C00/4470/2
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Gwyddor Gofal Iechyd	C00/4489/1
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 4 mewn Ymarfer Amdriniaethol (Llwybr Sgwrio) (Cymru)	C00/4472/4
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Cyflawniad Ieuenctid (Aur)	C00/4464/8
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Cyflawniad Ieuenctid (Platinwm)	C00/4464/9
Agored Cymru Dyfaniad Lefel 1 mewn Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl Oedolion (Cymru)	C00/4503/2
Agored Cymru Dyfaniad Lefel 2 mewn Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl Oedolion (Cymru)	C00/4503/3
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 1 mewn Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl Ieuenctid (Cymru)	C00/4503/0
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 2 mewn Cymorth Cyntaf Iechyd Meddwl Ieuenctid (Cymru)	C00/4503/1
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 2 mewn Arferion Gwaith Chwarae	C00/1168/9
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 ar gyfer Ymarferwyr Dysgu Digidol	C00/4514/7
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 4 mewn Codio Clinigol (Cymru)	C00/4514/4
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 3 mewn Nyrsio Deintyddol (Cymru)	C00/4396/6
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Sgiliau Hanfodol ar gyfer Gwaith a Bywyd	C00/0561/8
Agored Cymru Tystysgrif Lefel 3 mewn Sgiliau Hanfodol ar gyfer Gwaith a Bywyd	C00/0561/9
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 4 ar gyfer Ymarferwyr Cynorthwyol ar gyfer Llawdriniaeth Cataract (Cymru)	C00/4477/1

Teitl y Cymhwyster	Dyddiad adolygu wedi’i ymestyn tan
Agored Cymru Diploma Lefel 4 ar gyfer Ymarferwyr Cynorthwyol ar gyfer Llawdriniaeth Cataract (Cymru)	31^ain Rhagfyr 2026
Agored Cymru Dyfarniad Lefel 3 mewn Gweithio gyda Rhieni a Gofalwyr i Ddatblygu Sgiliau Magu Plant	31^ain Awst 2031

Centre Bulletin

New Qualifications

Qualifications in Development

Qualifications Under Review

Qualification Extensions

Qualification Withdrawals

The following qualifications are to be withdrawn

Business Development

WAVE 3 Summit – Phase 2 Rollout

Commercial Offer Relaunch

Delivery Overview Initiative

An update from our Quality team

Agored Cymru System Update – Transition to Quartz Web

Coming soon: updated Quality Assurance (CASS) guidance

Plans for 2026-2027

Coming Soon: Welsh Language Survey

Policy and Procedure updates

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Datblygu Busnes

WAVE 3 Summit – Phase 2 Rollout

Commercial Offer Relaunch

Delivery Overview Initiative

Diweddariad gan ein Tîm Ansawdd

Agored Cymru System Update – Transition to Quartz Web

Coming soon: updated Quality Assurance (CASS) guidance

Plans for 2026-2027

Coming Soon: Welsh Language Survey

Policy and Procedure updates

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