Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

L3 Level 3
Part Time
14 April 2026 — 23 June 2026
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
£: 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

If you have a keen interest in pursuing new creative and technical skills, our Additive Manufacturing course is an excellent start to gain an understanding and practical experience of the process of 3D printing. This course will introduce you to the methods of 3D printing, including fused deposition modelling (FDM) and stereolithography (SLA), allowing you to apply these methods to a number of workshop activities and also a self-identified craft project. Course Structure: Week 1-2: Digital Modelling Week 3-4: FDM Printing Week 5-6: SLA Printing Week 7-10: Self-Identified Craft Project.

What you will study

This course covers a range of topics including:

  • Understand 3D printing applications and processes.
  • Be able to relate 2D images to virtual 3D models.
  • Be able to develop a 2D concept into a 3D artefact using appropriate printing software and hardware tools.
  • Be able to evaluate the 3D printing process.

You will document your work for each session within a digital portfolio.

Course fees

Administration Fee: £10.00

Course Fee: £95.00

Facilities

The college has extensive Art, Design and Graphics facilities including: Bench Based Workshop: · Availability of a wide range of materials including wood, card, foam, plastics · Access to professional tools and equipment including bandsaws, spray booths, hot wire cutters. · Fabrication production including 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC machines and die cutters. Computer Suites: • Mac computers • Digital modelling software’s including AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Google SketchUp and Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).

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

14 April 2026

End date

23 June 2026

Time of day

Night Time

Part Time

2.5 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
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

CDCC3P12
L3

Qualification

Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing)

Career prospects & further study

56,000

The Creative industries is one of the fastest growing sectors with 56,000 people employed in Wales.

Learners who successfully complete this course could progress onto either our: Part Time Courses: Digital Modelling and Fabrication Level 3 Drawing & Illustration Level 3 or Full Time Courses: Art & Design Level 2 Art & Design Level 3 Art & Design Foundation Fashion Design Level 3 Graphic Design Level 3 Product Design Level 3.

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE