Computing and IT
IT skills are hugely valuable for employers in all sectors. Develop your knowledge and skills in IT and Computing and open doors to a wide range of careers.
About Computing and IT
Developing your knowledge and skills in Computing and IT will open doors to a huge range of careers.
These courses help you to grow your knowledge and skills working with different technologies, configuring hardware and software and problem solving. You will learn in dedicated IT suites and have the opportunity to put theory into practice, working on live briefs from employers or competing in skills competitions.
Award-winning programmes
Your CAVC
CAVC computing students have an exceptional reputation for success at national skills competitions winning medals at the Skills Competition Wales and WorldSkills finals! All students get to put learning in practice, including exciting challenges, projects and live briefs set by employers – including cyber challenges or developing websites. All things that help you stand out from the crowd and progress. We are also a Cyber First Gold Award College – awarded to colleges who are leading the way in Cyber Security.
Your Industry
Wales has one of the fastest growing digital economies outside London, and Cardiff stands at its centre as a hub for fintech and digital innovation. The Cardiff Capital Region is set to add around 1,100 new digital jobs by 2030, with half created in Cardiff, where average salaries are about £38,000 (Lightcast, 2025).
Your Future
Computing and IT students progress and have a great track record for securing employment. Many Level 3 students progress to universities across the UK and higher apprenticeships. Some also choose to study higher education courses at CAVC. With computing skills highly valued by employers, many students also progress straight into employment in roles including Web Design, IT Technician and IT Support.
IT and Computing Courses
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Digital | EL3 Full Time | 7 September 2027 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| IT Users | L1 Full Time | 1 September 2027 | Advanced Technology Centre |
| IT | L2 Full Time | 1 September 2027 | Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Applied Computing (Information & Computer Systems, Software Development & Computer Design) | L3 Full Time | 1 September 2027 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| BCS Foundation Award: How AI Can Support Your Organisation (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 18 January 2027 | Online |
| Computing | L3 Full Time | 1 September 2027 | Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Computing with Cyber Security | L3 Full Time | 1 September 2027 | Advanced Technology Centre City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Professional Courses
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| C++ Programming | L2 Part Time | 16 February 2027 | Online |
| Database with SQL | L2 Part Time | 27 January 2027 | Online |
| Introduction to Cyber Security | L2 Part Time | 12 November 2026 | Online |
| Python Programming | L2 Part Time | 13 January 2027 | Online |
| Website Development | L2 Part Time | 3 March 2027 | Online |
| BCS Foundation Award: Award in Data Visualisation (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 10 May 2027 | Online |
| BCS Foundation Award: Award in Machine Learning (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 9 November 2026 | Online |
| BCS Foundation Award: Award in Understanding the Role of Ethics in the Responsible Use of AI (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 8 March 2027 | Online |
| BCS Foundation Award: How AI Can Support Your Organisation (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 18 January 2027 | Online |
| CompTia Security + (PLD) | L3 Part Time | 11 January 2027 | Online |