Engineering

Train to become a skilled and qualified Engineer – opening doors to a wide range of career opportunities.

About Engineering and Electrical Installation

Our Engineering programmes train you to become a skilled and qualified Engineer – opening doors to a wide range of career opportunities. Learn in our specialist facilities and industry specific workshops, from industry qualified and experienced staff. Develop your knowledge, practical skills and gain the industry recognised qualifications you need to start on your chosen career path. You will also gain valuable industry experience throughout your course.

Your CAVC

Our students have a great track record – regularly competing in and winning UK national WorldSkills and industry skills competitions. Boost your CV with extra industry qualifications such as Computer Aided Design (CAD), to help further your skills and stand out from the crowd.

Your Industry

There are over 81,000 currently working across Cardiff Capital Region in Engineering and Electronic Engineering. The average wage for those working in the industry is £31,678. (EMSI 2019)

Your Future

Did you know? CAVC offers a number of university level courses, providing you with an opportunity to continue studying at a higher level after you complete your course
Mechanical Engineering

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Aeronautical Engineering – Mechanical Basic Hand Skills L2 Part Time Contact us for dates International Centre for Aerospace
Engineering L2 Full Time 4 September 2023 Barry Campus
Access to Engineering (Maths, Physics & Engineering) L3 Full Time 4 September 2023 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Mechatronics / Robotics (PLA) L3 Part Time 6 November 2023 12 February 2024 21 February 2024 1 July 2024 Barry Campus
HNC in Engineering (PLA) L4 Part Time 18 September 2023 International Centre for Aerospace
HNC in Engineering L4 Part Time 18 September 2023 International Centre for Aerospace
Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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Engineering L1 Full Time 4 September 2023 Barry Campus
Electronic Engineering L2 Full Time 4 September 2023 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Electronics, Robotics and Cyber Security L2 Full Time 4 September 2023 Barry Campus
18th Edition IET Wiring Regulations (PLA) L3 Part Time 2 October 2023 6 November 2023 8 November 2023 4 December 2023 9 January 2024 10 January 2024 21 February 2024 1 March 2024 11 March 2024 10 April 2024 6 May 2024 3 June 2024 17 July 2024 Community Location Online
Access to Engineering (Maths, Physics & Engineering) L3 Full Time 4 September 2023 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Electrical/Electronic Engineering - Subsidiary Diploma L3 Full Time 4 September 2023 City Centre Campus, Cardiff