Foundations of Work

L1 Level 1
Full Time
3 September 2026 — 20 June 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.

About this course

This course is designed for school leavers who wish to progress into the world of work.

You’ll develop a range of practical skills that will enable you to make choices about jobs you could succeed in.

There are many courses out there that teach you how to write a CV, but this one will give you skills and experience that you can put on your CV.

What you will study

Learners will run events and develop small business ideas with the support of their teachers. The course will also help learners to develop the organisation and self-management skills that are essential to the world of work.  

The curriculum recognises that learners on this course are starting their college education with different experiences of education, and the course is designed to develop the ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Entry requirements

You will want to progress into independent work. Applicants would benefit from achieving 3 GCSEs Grades E-G. Alternatively, applicants will be considered based on interview and a satisfactory skills scan.

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

3 September 2026

End date

20 June 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Full Time

18 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

FLCRVW01
L1

Qualification

Foundations of Work

Career prospects & further study

Employment or further study.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,
Dumballs Road,
Cardiff,
CF10 5FE