Introduction to Essential IT and Excel skills

EL3 Entry Level 3
Part Time
12 May 2025 — 17 July 2025
Community Location
This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.
£: This course is free for unemployed adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

About this course

Boost your Digital Confidence with our Introduction to Essential IT and Excel Skills course.

This course is designed to help you feel confident with everyday digital tools. Whether you want to create simple spreadsheets, track your family budget, or just feel comfortable finding your way around real-life digital skills, this hands-on course is a perfect place to start.

If you have any questions, please email: community@cavc.ac.uk

What you will study

Flexible to Meet Your Needs: The course is tailored to the group's needs, ensuring that everyone can learn at their own pace and focus on the areas most relevant to them. We will cover essential IT skills and Excel basics, providing practical experience and personalised support to boost your digital confidence.

Facilities

This course will run at Llanrumney Hall (for those starting 8th May 2025) and Caer Heritage Centre (for those starting 12th May 2025).

Llanrumney Hall is accessible by Bus 49 and 102. There is also parking.

Caer Heritage Centre is accessible by Bus 15, 17 and 18. Buses run every 5-10 mins.

Teaching and assessment methods

· Practical application of skills

· Discussions

Entry requirements

Adults age 19+

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

12 May 2025

End date

17 July 2025

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

Community Location
Maps & directions
£: This course is free for unemployed adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding

Course code

LNKS31P10
EL3

Qualification

Family Learning KS3

Career prospects & further study

Progression into further study at CAVC.

Locations

Community Location
Community Location

We offer a variety of courses at Community Locations in Cardiff and the Vale. When you apply for the course you will be given more information about the location of the course.