Vocational Access

L1 Level 1
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City Centre Campus, Cardiff
This course is available at other locations or at different start dates/levels.

About this course

Our popular “Foundations of…” courses help you develop your skills, qualifications so you can progress onto a higher-level course in college.

Whatever your interest, we help you build the skills you need to progress.

Course list:

What will you learn?

On each of these progression focused courses you will have access to sessions that build subject specific skills delivered by subject experts.

Whilst on the course, you’ll take part in group projects and complete assignments that build your study skills. 

You will also continue to develop your skills in English, Maths, with some students choosing to re-sit their GCSE in these subjects at the same time.

Joining the course 

How do you apply for these courses? 

  1. Browse the courses to find the right one for you.  
  2. Each of these pages has an apply now button. Where courses run on more than one site, choose the one that you would like to attend.  
  3. Once you have applied you will be invited in for an Experience Day, where you will meet tutors and other new learners.  
  4. After the experience day, the team will be in contact with you about next steps.

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

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Time of day

Day Time

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

FLVACCHO
L1

Qualification

Vocational Access Parent Code (City Centre)

Your CAVC

We offer inclusive well-being support throughout your time at college to ensure you are supported and able to thrive both academically and personally. Whether you need advice, someone to talk to, or resources to help manage stress, our dedicated team is here to provide guidance and support, helping you stay balanced and focused during your studies.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE