Foundation Core Cymraeg
Mae disgrifiad y cymhwyster yn Saesneg yn unig, gan ei fod wedi ei gymryd o fanyleb Saesneg CBAC.
Entry Level Foundation Core Cymraeg is a two-year, 120 guided learning hour Welsh language course for learners aged 14 to 16 who are working towards Entry Level 1, 2 or 3. All of it is built on two themes, Yr Ardal (The Area) and Byd Gwaith (The World of Work). Digital demand is low. Centres can run the Unit 1 multiple-choice reading tests on screen, and in Unit 3 learners write a work-related text such as an email, CV or application form, then present information about local facilities in a format they choose, such as a Word document or PowerPoint, after up to 30 minutes of research. Making appropriate use of digital technology is listed as a learning experience but is not assessed.
- Corff dyfarnu
- CBAC
- Lefel
- Entry Level
- Addysgu gyntaf
- Medi 2027
- Faint o waith digidol
- Isel
- Manyleb
- Agor y fanyleb
Sut mae'r cymhwyster hwn yn cael ei asesu
- Unit 1: Reading to understand and refer to familiar contexts: Two multiple-choice subject tests of 30 minutes each, taken on screen or on paper within a four-week summer window, 25%, 40 marks (20 per test), set and marked by WJEC
- Unit 2: Oracy for everyday life: Practical assessment of individual oral tasks lasting 4 to 6 minutes, with up to 2 hours of supervised preparation for Part 2 Task 1, 40%, 40 marks, set by WJEC, marked by the centre and moderated by WJEC
- Unit 3: Writing for practical purposes: Written assessment of two writing tasks of up to 100 words each, up to 45 minutes per task plus up to 30 minutes of supervised research, 35%, 20 marks, set by WJEC, marked by the centre and moderated by WJEC
Y sgiliau digidol yn y cymhwyster hwn
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Writing work-related emails, CVs and forms in Welsh
In Unit 3 learners complete a work-related writing task of up to 100 words, such as an application letter, an email, a CV or a personal information or application form. Emails and online forms are common versions of these texts at work, so learners benefit from knowing their layout and conventions as well as the Welsh needed to complete them.
DCF: Cyfathrebu, Creu cynnwys digidol
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils fill in a simple online form in Welsh on the school learning platform with their name, age, where they live and their hobbies.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils write a short email in Welsh to a pen friend about their school and interests, with a subject line, a greeting, a sign-off and a photo attached.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils write a short email in Welsh asking about a Saturday job, then complete a matching application form on screen with their personal skills and the job they would like.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r FCD
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 3, overview, page 16; Section 3.2, page 20
“complete a work-related writing task, for example writing a letter, email, CV, personal information form or application form”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu cyfnewid cyfathrebiadau ar-lein, gan ddefnyddio ystod gynyddol o nodweddion sydd ar gael, e.e. ychwanegu atodiadau neu hyperddolenni, newid fformatio.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio ystod o feddalwedd i ddewis, cynhyrchu a golygu ystod o gydrannau aml-gyfrwng at ddiben penodol, megis:
- testun a delweddau, e.e. fformatio testun (print trwm, tanlinellu, italig, uwcholeuo); gosod a golygu blychau testun; colofnau; defnyddio offer mireinio (gwirydd sillafu, chwilio a disodli); lapio geiriau; tocio; newid maint a siâp; newid delweddau; ychwanegu effeithiau; byrhau a hollti clipiau sain a fideo; rhoi effeithiau ar ddiwedd sleidiau; defnyddio techneg ‘croen winwnsyn’
- cyflwyniad, e.e. cyfeiriad y dudalen; animeiddio; rhoi effeithiau ar ddiwedd sleidiau; dileu ac addasu delweddau; defnyddio cefndir; defnyddio botymau gweithredu i greu hyperddolen; ymgorffori gwrthrychau.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu archwilio a datblygu ystod o strwythurau dogfennau testun ffurfiol ar gyfer gwahanol gynulleidfaoedd a dibenion.
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Presenting information about the local area in a digital format
For Unit 3 Task 2 learners present up to 100 words of written information about the local area, such as facilities, attractions and clubs, with times, location, cost and contact details. They choose the format, for example a Word document, PowerPoint, letter, email or poster, and the specification warns that some formats, such as posters, may restrict access to higher marks.
DCF: Creu cynnwys digidol, Gwerthuso a gwella cynnwys digidol
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils make a single slide in Welsh about their favourite place in town, with a photo, a heading and three simple sentences in a clear font.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils create a one page Word leaflet in Welsh about the local leisure centre, setting out opening times, cost and contact details under headings with images.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils present information about a local attraction as a Word document and as a short PowerPoint, then decide with the teacher which shows the information more clearly and improve it.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r FCD
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 3, Section 3.1.2, page 17; Section 3.2, pages 20 and 21
“Word document, PowerPoint, letter, email, poster”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio ystod o feddalwedd i ddewis, cynhyrchu a golygu ystod o gydrannau aml-gyfrwng at ddiben penodol, megis:
- testun a delweddau, e.e. fformatio testun (print trwm, tanlinellu, italig, uwcholeuo); gosod a golygu blychau testun; colofnau; defnyddio offer mireinio (gwirydd sillafu, chwilio a disodli); lapio geiriau; tocio; newid maint a siâp; newid delweddau; ychwanegu effeithiau; byrhau a hollti clipiau sain a fideo; rhoi effeithiau ar ddiwedd sleidiau; defnyddio techneg ‘croen winwnsyn’
- cyflwyniad, e.e. cyfeiriad y dudalen; animeiddio; rhoi effeithiau ar ddiwedd sleidiau; dileu ac addasu delweddau; defnyddio cefndir; defnyddio botymau gweithredu i greu hyperddolen; ymgorffori gwrthrychau.
Rwy'n gallu defnyddio offer meddalwedd i wella’r canlyniadau ar gyfer cynulleidfaoedd penodol.
Rwy'n gallu sicrhau bod yr allbwn yn briodol at ddiben penodol.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu dewis a defnyddio amrywiaeth o feddalwedd, offer a dulliau priodol i greu, addasu a chyfuno cydrannau aml-gyfrwng ar gyfer amrywiaeth o gynulleidfaoedd a dibenion, megis:
- testun a delweddau, e.e. archwilio a defnyddio dulliau addasu delweddau yn effeithiol; archwilio a defnyddio’r agweddau niferus ar gynllun dogfen yn briodol; defnyddio animeiddiad, effeithiau fideo a sain fel adlais, tempo, amlen, haenu, cyfradd fframiau, fframiau allweddol
- cyflwyniad, e.e. defnyddio offer dylunio; addasu themâu a lliwiau at y diben; creu templedi meistr.
Rwy'n gallu cyfiawnhau’r rhesymau dros ddewisiadau ac esbonio manteision ac anfanteision y gwahanol allbynnau digidol rwy’n eu creu.
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Researching local clubs, facilities and attractions
Before the Unit 3 tasks learners may spend up to 30 minutes on research under supervised conditions, gathering facts such as the time, location, cost and contact details of clubs, facilities and attractions in their area. The specification does not say where the research comes from, but websites for local leisure centres, councils and attractions are an obvious source, so focused searching and noting key facts help.
DCF: Cyrchu, chwilio a chynllunio cynnwys digidol
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils use the local leisure centre website, given by the teacher, to find the opening times and the price of a swim, and copy them into a Welsh table with headings.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils search for two local clubs, bookmark the pages, and note the day, time, cost and contact details of each in Welsh.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils have 30 minutes to search for a local attraction of their choice, adjusting their keywords, and record its times, cost, location and contact details in Welsh ready for a writing task.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r FCD
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Section 3.2, page 21; Unit 3, Section 3.1.2, page 17
“Candidates may have up to 30 minutes to conduct research under supervised”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu addasu geiriau allweddol a thechnegau chwilio er mwyn dod o hyd i wybodaeth berthnasol.
Rwy'n gallu dechrau cyfeirnodi ffynonellau a ddefnyddir yn fy ngwaith, ac ystyried a yw’r cynnwys yn ddibynadwy.
Rwy'n gallu storio canlyniadau chwilio i’w defnyddio yn y dyfodol, e.e. creu nod tudalen, ychwanegu at ffefrynnau.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu chwilio amrywiaeth o ffynonellau gan ddefnyddio technegau chwilio perthnasol a mwy cymhleth.
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Sharing personal information on forms and CVs
In Unit 3 learners present specific information about themselves, including name, age, where they live, school, interests, personal skills and the job they would like, and Units 1 and 2 also use personal details. Appendix A ticks Digital Competence Citizenship for Units 1 and 2, and filling in forms and CVs is a natural point to decide which details are safe to share online.
DCF: Hunaniaeth, delwedd ac enw da
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils sort personal details, such as first name, hobbies, home address and phone number, into safe and not safe to share online, then write a short Welsh profile using only the safe ones.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils write a short online profile in Welsh for a youth club website with their first name, age and interests, and explain why they left out their address and school.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils write a short CV in Welsh with their personal skills and school subjects, and decide which contact details an employer needs and which should stay private.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r FCD
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Unit 3, Section 3.1.1, page 17; Unit 1, Section 1.1.1, page 10; Appendix A, page 28
“Learners should be able to present specific information”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu nodi manteision a risgiau rhoi gwybodaeth bersonol a rhoi mynediad i wahanol feddalwedd i ddyfeisiau.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu deall bod gen i ôl-troed digidol ac y gellir chwilio am yr wybodaeth hon, a'i chopïo a'i hanfon ymlaen.
Rwy'n gallu trafod manteision a risgiau cyflwyno fy hun mewn gwahanol ffyrdd ar-lein.
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Using digital media to hear, read and use Welsh
The specification lists making appropriate use of digital technology and listening to Welsh in authentic contexts among its learning experiences, which are not directly assessed. Welsh language websites, apps, video and radio give learners more chances to hear, see and read Welsh outside the classroom, which supports all three units.
DCF: Cyrchu, chwilio a chynllunio cynnwys digidol, Iechyd a lles
Paratoi disgyblion
- Blwyddyn 7
- Pupils watch a short clip from a Welsh language programme with Welsh subtitles and pick out five words they know about hobbies.
- Blwyddyn 8
- Pupils use an online Welsh dictionary to find the words for local facilities, then save the useful links in a shared class list.
- Blwyddyn 9
- Pupils find a Welsh language video or post from a local business or attraction, note who made it and three facts it gives, and talk about where they see Welsh used online.
Dangos geiriad y fanyleb a datganiadau'r FCD
Ble mae yn y fanyleb: Opportunities for integration of learning experiences, page 18; Section 1.2, page 7
“make appropriate use of digital technology”
Cam cynnydd 3
Rwy'n gallu addasu geiriau allweddol a thechnegau chwilio er mwyn dod o hyd i wybodaeth berthnasol.
Rwy'n gallu storio canlyniadau chwilio i’w defnyddio yn y dyfodol, e.e. creu nod tudalen, ychwanegu at ffefrynnau.
Cam cynnydd 4
Rwy'n gallu chwilio amrywiaeth o ffynonellau gan ddefnyddio technegau chwilio perthnasol a mwy cymhleth.
Rwy'n gallu myfyrio ar rôl y cyfryngau digidol yn fy mywyd a’m harferion.
Da gwybod
- Unit 1 can be taken on screen: "Centres will have the option to complete the test digitally or on paper." (Section 3.2, page 20). There are separate entry codes, 6040UA for "Unit 1 (On screen)" and 6040UB for paper (Section 5.1, page 24).
- For Unit 3 Task 2 learners can choose a "Word document, PowerPoint, letter, email, poster" format, but some formats, such as posters, "may restrict access to higher-level marks" (Section 3.2, pages 20 and 21).
- Research time is limited: "Candidates may have up to 30 minutes to conduct research under supervised conditions." (Section 3.2, page 21). The specification does not say whether this is online.
- Units 2 and 3 are supervised non-examination assessments, and teachers "must not give feedback on the evidence that is produced" (Section 3.3, page 21). The specification states no separate AI rules; it points to JCQ's "Instructions for Conducting Non-Examination Assessments" (page 21).
- Unit 2 is spoken, so "evidence of performance (e.g. presentations) must be recorded using observation records" (Section 3.3, page 21).
- Digital technology is a learning experience only: the qualification creates opportunities to "make appropriate use of digital technology", and "the experiences will not be directly assessed" (page 18).
- Appendix A (page 28) ticks Digital Competence Citizenship and Interacting and collaborating for Units 1 and 2, Producing for all three units, and nothing for Data and Computational Thinking.
Cysylltiadau â chymwysterau eraill
The specification says the qualification "provides a broad foundation for progression to GCSE Core Cymraeg" (page 7). GCSE Core Cymraeg keeps the same idea of Welsh for work and everyday life but steps up the digital side, with a video stimulus, charts and statistics, and digital text types such as blogs, emails and online information. The work-related emails, CVs and forms and the information leaflet about the area match the practical writing in Foundation English, which also includes job applications and information leaflets, and the local research and careers focus support Careers and Work-Related Experiences across the curriculum.
Ffynhonnell: WJEC Entry Level Foundation Core Cymraeg specification, approved by Qualifications Wales, teaching from September 2027, for award from 2029 (© WJEC CBAC Ltd 2026).