Our Welsh Commitment
At Itec we believe that the Welsh language is a valuable workplace skill, now and for the future.
We are proud of our Welsh heritage and recognise the importance of Welsh language and culture, pro-actively supporting the Welsh Government’s ambition of a million Welsh speakers by 2050.
We work in collaboration with Y Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol to encourage learners to use and develop their Welsh language abilities. The aim of Coleg Cymraeg is to create training and study opportunities in Welsh and inspire learners to use the Welsh skills they have. You can read more about the work of Coleg Cymraeg.
We support this objective by our commitment to:
Promoting the benefits of the Welsh language and culture to our learners, employers and employees across our programmes in Wales.
Encouraging our employees and learners to develop their Welsh language skills.
Providing learners the opportunity to complete their qualification in Welsh or bilingually.
Providing Welsh language work placements.
On the 16th of October 2024, Itec recieved the Cynnig Cymraeg (The Welsh Offer) recognition.
This accreditation, awarded by the Welsh Language Commissioner, reflects our ongoing commitment to promoting the Welsh language and culture across all aspects of our services.
As part of our Cynnig Cymraeg, we offer:
A bilingual website.
The option to communicate with us via email, phone, and letters in both Welsh and English.
Bilingual or Welsh-medium apprenticeship courses in Health and Social Care (Levels 2-3) and Childcare, Playwork, and Learning Development (Levels 2-5).
Bilingual feedback from our staff to support learners.
A bilingual presence on social media.
Collaboration with Welsh partners like the Urdd and Coleg Cymraeg to promote Welsh culture and share resources.
The Cynnig Cymraeg (The Welsh Offer) is an initiative developed by the Welsh Language Commissioner to encourage businesses, organisations, and charities to offer services in Welsh, promoting the use of the language in everyday interactions and improving access to Welsh-medium services.
To find out more, click the button below.
Apprenticeship Opportunities Available in Welsh
Itec
- Health and Social Care- Level 2 and 3.
Delivery areas: South Wales.
Pengwin (Itec Partner)
- Level 2 Health and Social Care Adult (Cymraeg / Bilingual).
- Level 3 Health and Social Care Adult (Cymraeg / Bilingual).
Delivery areas: South Wales.
URDD (Itec Partner)
- Level 2 Activity Leadership (Cymraeg / Bilingual).
- Level 3 Sports Development (Cymraeg / Bilingual).
- Level 2 and Level 3 Childrens Care, Play, Learning and Development (Cymraeg / Bilingual).
- Level 3 Supporting Teaching and Learning in Physical Education and School Sport (Cymraeg).
- Level 3 Outdoor Programmes (Cymraeg / Bilingual).
- Level 2 and Level 3 Youth Work (Cymraeg / Bilingual).
Delivery areas: Wales.
If you are interested in any qualifications not listed above, please email: enquiries@itecskills.co.uk
Apprenticeship Ambassadors
In collaboration with Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, our Apprenticeship Ambassadors promote the Welsh Language within their workplace.
Dewi Richards-Darch
Apprenticeship Ambassador
Level 4 Management
Ieuan Morgans
Apprenticeship Ambassador
Level 4 Health & Social Care
Angharad Roberts
Marketing Assistant & Welsh Language Officer
angharad.roberts@itecskills.co.uk
Free Welsh
Courses
Learn how to begin formal & informal conversations.
Useful
Links
Interactive learning materials and exercises to develop your Welsh language skills.
Apps & Software
A collection of useful dictionaries for your computer and forms part of the Cysgliad package.
Downloadable Resources
Shwmae offers a range of downloadable posters for free that you can display in and around your workplace.