Camau Welsh language course

Social care workers in Wales can now learn Welsh for free thanks to the Camau online courses.

We’ve created the Camau courses in partnership with the National Centre for Learning Welsh especially for people working in social care.

It offers bitesize, flexible learning that focuses on the Welsh words and phrases workers are most likely to need when they’re communicating with the people they support.

It counts towards registered social care workers’ continuous professional development and everyone who completes it will receive a certificate.

There are three different courses available:

The Mynediad (Entry) module is suitable for beginners and takes around 60 hours to complete, in three sections of 20 hours.
The Sylfaen (Foundation) module builds on the Mynediad (Entry) level module and takes around 60 hours to complete, in three sections of 20 hours.
The Canolradd (Intermediate) module builds on the Sylfaen (Foundation) level. Part 1 is now available with parts 2 and 3 coming soon.

0:01 Welcome, and well done to you all.

0:03 Welcome, and well done to everyone in the sector who’s accessed our

0:06 Camau Welsh language courses.

0:08 I’m learning Welsh.0:09I’m learning Welsh, and I can recognise that

0:11 developing our language skills can be daunting.

0:14 So, it's great to see so many colleagues committed to developing their skills.

0:19 The Camau courses offer bite sized and flexible learning that focuses on the Welsh

0:23 words and phrases you will most likely need when supporting individuals and families.

0:28 Social Care Wales has been supported by Welsh Government to run this programme to support

0:34 services to be provided in individuals’ language of choice.

0:37 We have a vibrant Camau learning community for learners to support each other,

0:42 so you'll be supported in your learning journey.

0:44 Have a look. The learning is free to access,

0:46 and you can work at a pace that suits you.

0:48 Thank you.

English subtitles are available by pressing the ‘CC’ icon. Tap the ‘CC’ icon and choose your language.

Join the Camau learners’ community

We’ve also created an online community as a space for learners to connect with each other and share experiences about the Welsh language.

You can discuss how you’re getting on with the course and support each other while using what you’ve learnt to raise your confidence.

Join the community here.

First published: 9 October 2024

Last updated: 6 October 2026

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