Wales Europe and the World
Agored Cymru Level 1/2
Why Study Wales, Europe and the World?
Agored Cymru Units and Qualifications are widely recognised, valued and respected by employers. This means that Agored Cymru accredited learners are in a strong position to find a job or progress in their careers.
The qualification has been developed in partnership with a wide range of organisations from the Welsh Government to the sector skills councils. This means that they meet regulatory requirements, are aligned to the respective frameworks and meet national education priorities.
The qualification is a great alternative for pupils who do not typically thrive in examination style assessments, but have a strong interest in geography and history.
Structure of the Course
Year 10
Unit 4
Unit 1
Unit 5
Year 11
Unit 2
Unit 6
Unit 3
Assessment
Welsh History: The Twentieth and Twenty First Centuries
The unit allows learners to develop understanding and knowledge the twentieth and twenty first centuries in Wales. The learner will: Understand different sources of information available to investigate the twentieth and twenty first centuries in Wales and their value to historians. Know the characteristics of the twentieth and twenty first centuries in Wales. Understand how the interpretation of history is subject to debate and controversy. Understand concepts of change and continuity over time.
Welsh History: The Role of an Individual
The unit allows learners to develop understanding and knowledge of the importance of the role of an individual in Welsh History. Understand and use different sources of information available to investigate an identified individual in Welsh history. Understand the role of a historical figure in Welsh history. Understand the relative importance of key factors in assessing the role of a key historical figure in Welsh history. Know the main line(s) of debate in relation to a key historical figure in Welsh history.
Leisure Time in Wales
This unit allows learners to explore ways in which leisure time is used in Wales and how this has changed in recent years. Understand the concept of ‘leisure time’. Know the range of leisure opportunities in Wales. Understand the social and economic importance of leisure activities.
Physical Geography and Climate of Wales
What are the principal geographic features of Wales? What are the main types of landforms in Wales and how were they formed? How does the geography affect the climate, transport systems, the economi and land use in Wales? What potential effects could climate change have on Wales? The geography and climate and their effect in different regions in Wales. Describe the physical geography and climate of one region of Wales. How does the geography and climate affect the economy and culture of that region of Wales? Compare the geography and climate across regions of Wales. How do the effects of geography and climate in Wales compare with the effects in another country? Describe the geography and climate of one region of another country. How does the geography and climate affect the economy and culture of the chosen country? Compare and contrast the effects of geography and climate in Wales with those of the chosen country.
Geography of Wales: Land Use
Understand land use in Wales. Outline types of land use in Wales. Explain the effect of physical features, climate, and political, environmental and social aspects on land use in Wales. How does land use vary in different regions in Wales? Describe the types of land use in different regions of Wales. Assess reasons for the way land is used in each region. Compare and contrast the effects of the way land is used in the regions on the local economy, the environment and communities. How does land use in Wales compare with land use in another country? Compare the principal types of land use in Wales with another country. Compare the way land use affects the economy, the environment and communities in the chosen country and in Wales.
Environmental Awareness
Understand the environmental impact of individuals, organisations and society. Define environmental awareness. Describe environmental issues that face your own community, Wales and the world. Describe how environmental problems could have been caused by your own actions, by organisations and by society. Describe why it is important to protect the environment. Describe the changes that can be made to improve the environment in Wales, Europe and the world. Be able to affect the environment positively. Describe personal actions that have affected the environment in a positive way. Describe further personal actions that could be carried out to help minimise environmental damage. Know of organisations that support the environment. Identify organisations that support and advise on environmental issues locally, in Wales, and in the UK.