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Welsh Language at ACO The Coleg Cymraeg creates training and study opportunities in Welsh and inspires learners, students and apprentices to use the Welsh Skills they have. We are grateful to the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol for the investment and support. You can read more about the work of the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol here: Home \| Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol Welsh Provision at ACO ACO has a Welsh speaking trainer/assessor and can offer the following qualifications via the medium of Welsh and/or bilingually: Essential Skills Wales Communication Essential Skills Wales Application of Number Essential Skills Wales Digital Literacy Level 2 Diploma and 3 Diploma in Business Administration Level 2 Certificate and Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service Support for Apprentices/learners in Welsh All learners can: Complete a Welsh Language qualification at various levels. Able to undertake aspects of their initial assessment in Welsh Access main documentation bilingually e.g. ACO Learner Handbook Access occupationally specific Welsh vocabulary guides ACO Welsh Language Officer Gillian Gerrard gillian.gerrard@aco-training.co.uk SAW Bilingual Lead Representative Christine Webb christine.webb@aco-training.co.uk SAW Bilingual Development Co-ordinator Angharad Morgan angharad.morgan@nptcgroup.ac.uk ACO promote and offer Welsh-medium/bilingual learning opportunities to all learners and raise awareness of Welsh language and culture with both learners and employers. ACO help facilitate staff and learners’ upskilling to feel confident using, and developing, their Welsh language skills. Welsh Calendar 25th January – St Dwynwen’s Day Competition 1st March – St David’s Day Quiz 16th September – Owain Glyndwr Day Quiz November - SAW Awards – CCC learner and practitioner awards announced. Benefits of completing your apprenticeship with Welsh There are many benefits of completing your apprenticeship or course through the medium of Welsh or bilingually, these include: You will get more employment opportunities with Welsh speaking employers. You will improve your Welsh skills for use in the world of work and when conversing with Welsh colleagues and customers. There will be more opportunities for you to make friends and to socialise by using Welsh. When using Welsh and English, you can be part of two cultures. By using and qualifying using Welsh, more jobs will be available to you.

The Apprenticeship and Traineeship programmes, led by the Welsh Government, are supported by the European Social Fund.