In this resource you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of businesses and their markets. The resource is divided into two parts: Part 1) Business Studies modules Part 2) Marketing modules Here you'll discover information about Welsh businesses and companies that you can use to undertake further research or to complete assignments. You will also come across short exercises and case studies that will test your basic understanding. This resource targets learners that are studying business courses at level 3.
BTEC National Business Coursebooks
A Welsh adaptation of Pearson BTEC National Business - Student Book 1 for students following the BTEC Business Certificate, Extended Certificate and Foundation Diploma. It provides support through all compulsory units and a range of choice units, e.g. Exploring Business; Developing a Marketing Campaign; Event Organising; and Customer Services Enquiries.
Welsh Government Anti-Racist Virtual World
In collaboration with mXreality, and working with teams specialising in the subject from Cardiff and Vale College, the Welsh Government has developed an immersive, accessible and expansive 3D metaworld environment, comprising of five areas relating to different themes. They look forward to sharing their experiences, stories and anecdotes with you, and you are invited to engage in an immersive learning experience, which will enhance your understanding of the world. As you explore this world, you are asked to engage with the resources and reflect on their significance. This is an opportunity for you to learn about the cultures and traditions that make up part of our shared identity. The Metaworld consists of the following sections: Experiences The Metaworld of Experiences is situated on a street of representative semi-detached houses in Wales, with access to six houses (three on each side of the street). In each of the houses, you can learn more about the background and interests of the individuals who live there by watching the video playing on the TV and by clicking on some of the interactive items (identified by a three spot icon) in the living room. Immersive Studies The Immersive Studies Metaworld consists of a main lower level area and three upper level areas. The main area has a variety of items of geometrical interest because of their shapes and patterns, which show the connection between mathematics, science and nature. You can learn more about these items by clicking on them. A QR Code is also visible on a panel near some items, which can be scanned with your mobile phone's camera to view a 3D or Augmented Reality (AR) version of the item on your device. The higher level includes: Mathematics room – allows visitors to explore the importance and history of mathematical and geometrical numbers and shapes Hair and Beauty Room – allows visitors to familiarise themselves with the history and origins of hair and beauty Inventions Room – educates visitors about some significant inventions and early contributions to contemporary life World Timeline The World Timeline Metaworld consists of a main central area and four geographic regions, all of which you can access via a tunnel from the central area. Each tunnel displays information that presents the background, identity and image of a representative individual from that region. Each of the four regions (detailed below), comprises four time periods, allowing visitors to experience architecture, images, and representational information in relation to ancient times, medieval times, early modern times, and the world today. The four regions available in this Metaworld are: Africa, Indian Subcontinent, Middle East and Northern Europe. As you move around the world timeline, in the central area and in each of the regions, interactive items you can click on link to videos that present useful additional information. QR Codes are also available in some of the regions, which can be scanned with your mobile phone's camera to view a 3D or Augmented Reality (AR) version of the item on your device. Curriculum This section allows you to engage with a wide range of carefully crafted topics in order to surmise that their plan will be anti-racist. The section consists of the following topics: Sociology Hair & Beauty Health and Social Care Black Feminism Politics Mathematics Film Studies African philosophy English for speakers of other languages Basic Education for Adults Additional Learning Needs Tutorial
Business Case Studies
These self-study packs use Welsh case studies to present business theories to learners in further education colleges. The packs target learners at level three but could also be relevant to learners at higher and lower levels. The resources present: Characteristics of good customer service Characteristics of a retail business Managing a supply chain Event managment Building a team in business As well as the packs, there are seperate links to the case studies in the form of a video.
Post-16 Education Consortium Anglesey and Gwynedd's E-Learning Resources
A series of interactive bilingual e-learning resources on the following subjects: The benefits of studying Childcare through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually The benefits of studying Construction through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually The benefits of studying Business through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually The benefits of studying Catering through the medium of Welsh or Bilingually Resitting GCSE Mathematics Resitting GCSE Welsh Engineering Level 3 A Level Music A Level French AS Level IT
Business Webinars for Learners in Further Education Colleges (Autumn 2022)
Business Webinars for Learners in Further Education Colleges (Autumn 2022)
A series of webinars to give learners an opportunity to discuss their subject through the medium of Welsh. A variety of individuals from Welsh companies and organisations attended to discuss the following topics. Setting up a small business Branding Online Trade Ethics/Environment Funding a Business A B2B Business 'Public' Organisation Social Business You can view the sessions that were recorded below.
Echelgais (Welsh only)
A Welsh medium resource on the HWB website aimed at Post-16 learners, concentrating on 6 subject areas: Agriculture, Business, Drama, Leisure and Tourism, Health and Care and Early Years and the Media.
Business Studies: The economy of Wales
These units provide an introduction to different aspects of the economy of Wales. Each unit contains the following: abstract lecture in the form of video presentations multiple choice quiz seminar questions bibliography The individual units listed below are available here as one resource. Contributors to this theme: Guto Ifan Dr Rhys ap Gwilym Dr Edward Jones Elen Bonner Sam Parry These resources have been created with support from the HEFCW Investment and Recovery Fund.
Language and Business Conference
Conference on Marketing, Business and Minority Languages A conference for lecturers, students and marketing and Welsh language professionals on 24 June 2022 at the Bay Campus, Swansea University, Fabian Way, Swansea SA1 8EN. The conference will present and discuss research that looks at issues relating to the Welsh language and other languages, such as Breton, Irish, or Basque, and the field of Business. Free entry and refreshments. Sign up to attend. All welcome. The conference is in Welsh. No simultaneous translation. Further details: s.jobbins@colegcymraeg.ac.uk
Entrepreneurship and Business Strategy
These resouces define entrepreneurship, consider how to plan and start a business, and examine the factors in developing a successful business. Each unit contains the following: abstract lecture in the form of video presentations multiple choice quiz seminar questions bibliography Contributors to this theme: Dr Robert Bowen Dr Eleri Rosier Dr Kelly Young Nerys Fuller-Love Jonathan Fry Gareth Hall Williams The individual units listed below are available here as one resource. These resources have been created with support from the HEFCW Investment and Recovery Fund.
E-lyfr Cyflwyniad i Farchnata (Introduction to Marketing E-book)
Cyflwyniad i Farchnata is the first ever Welsh medium marketing texbook. It is designed to help students studying Business, Management, Communications and Marketing at college or university, as well as for practical use by communications and marketing practitioners in business, voluntary and public sector organizations. It contains many interactive and multitouch elements that can be used on computers, tablets and smartphones.
The Event Bidding Process
These resources introduce the event bidding process including consideration of the views of the New Zealand Government and the application of the event bidding process for the FIFA World Cup 2026. PowerPoint slides, Panopto recording and a quiz are available. The resources are suitable for University students, further education or secondary school pupils.