Full Name: Rodrigo Ares Fardos

Principal
Position applied for: Sub Oboe
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Where did you see this post

advertised? Musical Chairs
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Section 1: Details of Role

Please tell us what attracted you to the role and how your skills and experience meet our requirements
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example of how you have demonstrated this (maximum 200 words)
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Section 2: Additional Information

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Do you require a work permit for the UK? Please tick: Yes ​ No
Are you related to any member of the Welsh National Please tick: Yes ​ No
Opera?
Please select your Welsh language skills Fluent Conversational

Basic None
Please tell us where you saw this role advertised musical
Chairs
Section 3: Interview process

Please state if you are successfully shortlisted for interview whether you English ✓
would prefer your interview to be conducted in English or Welsh
Welsh

Section 4: Declaration

Data Protection Act 2018

Any data about you will be held in secure conditions with access restrictions. Data will also be used for
employment monitoring purposes however all data will be kept anonymous. If you are unsuccessful, your
application will be destroyed after 6 months. If you are the successful candidate, relevant information will be
taken from this form and used as part of your personal record. Please note that all personal data contained within
this application form will be handled carefully and sensitively. All data is held securely, and access permissions
are applied. More information can be found in our privacy policy.

I declare that the information contained in this application is complete and correct. I understand that, if I have
knowingly provided false or incomplete information in my application, I may be disqualified or dismissed after
appointment.

I consent to the use of this information as outlined above.

Signature:
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​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Date: 171×12021
 Equality & Diversity
Monitoring Form for Applicants

Welsh National Opera collects equality and diversity information for monitoring purposes to
ensure that our policies and procedures are effective. The Company is committed to the
principles of fairness, consistency and equality of opportunity for all. We are committed to
engaging a workforce that reflects all sections of society and the data employees share will be
used to monitor and evaluate if these obligations are being met. To assist us in this endeavour,
the Company would appreciate the support and co-operation of all job applicants.

We will ensure that our practices comply with the Equality Act 2010. No job applicant or
employee will receive less favourable treatment particularly on the grounds of sex, race,
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Welsh version located in the “Cymraeg” section of the Current Vacancies section of the
website.

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:
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4. ​Do you consider yourself to have a disability?

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health conditions. A person is defined under the Act as disabled if they have a physical
or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on their ability
to carry out normal day-today activities. Long-term is defined as having lasted or
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7. ​ re you married or in a civil partnership?

A
Yes
​ No
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8. ​Do you have caring responsibilities? If yes, please tick all that apply
Primary carer of child/children (under 18)
​ Primary carer of disabled child/children
Primary carer of disabled adult (18 and over)
Primary carer older person
Secondary (another person carries out the primary role)
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Thank you for taking the time to complete this equality & diversity monitoring form.
Section 3: Interview process

Please state if you are successfully shortlisted for interview whether you English ✓
would prefer your interview to be conducted in English or Welsh
Welsh

Section 4: Declaration

Data Protection Act 2018

Any data about you will be held in secure conditions with access restrictions. Data will also be used for
employment monitoring purposes however all data will be kept anonymous. If you are unsuccessful, your
application will be destroyed after 6 months. If you are the successful candidate, relevant information will be
taken from this form and used as part of your personal record. Please note that all personal data contained within
this application form will be handled carefully and sensitively. All data is held securely, and access permissions
are applied. More information can be found in our privacy policy.

I declare that the information contained in this application is complete and correct. I understand that, if I have
knowingly provided false or incomplete information in my application, I may be disqualified or dismissed after
appointment.

I consent to the use of this information as outlined above.

​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​Date:
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Signature: 17 / ✗
/ 2021
 Welsh Language Standards 2016 (Welsh Language (Wales) Measure 2011)
In line with the requirements set out in our Welsh Language Standards 2016, the Company is required to collate
information on the Welsh language skills. The Company would appreciate the support and co-operation of all job
applicants in providing the following information.

Should you wish to complete this form in the medium of the Welsh language, please use the Welsh version located
in the “Cymraeg” section of the Current Vacancies section of the website.

Welsh Language Skills – Self Assessment for Applicants

Ares Fardos
Rodrigo
Name…………………………………………………………

Oboe
Sub principal
Job title applied for……………………………………………………
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Based on the criteria below, how would you describe your Welsh language listening skills?

:
None
Able to understand basic enquiries in Welsh (Ble mae….? / Ga i siarad â….?)
Able to understand a basic social conversation in Welsh

​ Able to follow routine conversations involving work between fluent Welsh speakers
​ Able to follow the majority of conversations involving work including group discussions
​ Able to understand all conversations involving work

Based on the criteria below, how would you describe your Welsh language reading skills?
None
Able to read basic words and phrases (signs or short and simple notes)

​ Able to read basic material involving work (slowly)

​ Able to read routine material with a dictionary
​ Able to read the majority of material in own work area
​ Able to understand all material involving work

Based on the criteria below, how would you describe your Welsh language speaking skills?
None
Able to conduct a general conversation (greetings, names and place names)

​ Able to answer simple enquiries involving work

 ​ Able to converse with someone else, with some hesitancy, regarding routine work issues
​ Able to speak the language in the majority of situations using some English words
​ Fluent – able to conduct a conversation and answer questions

Based on the criteria below, how would you describe your Welsh language writing skills?
None ✓
Able to write basic messages (Diolch am y llythyr…..)

​ Able to answer simple correspondence with assistance

​ Able to draft routine text, with editing assistance
​ Able to prepare the majority of written material, with some revision assistance
​ Skilled – able to complete complex written work without the need for revision

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