Health & Social Care

About Health and Social Care

Gain the required qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience to start your career in the care sector. There is a need for more people to work in the care sector and there are lots of opportunities for those with the right skills and qualifications to have successful careers and make a real difference by supporting others.
From social work to youth work, care homes to hospitals and many other settings, you’ll learn about and experience the careers available.
On all courses you’ll be taught by industry experienced teachers and undertake work placements with employers as part of the course, to grow your practical experience and help to find the career you want.

Your CAVC

All courses involve meaningful work placements in health and social care settings. These develop valuable skills and practical experience for your starting your career. CAVC offers the Royal College of Nursing Prince of Wales Nursing Cadets Scheme, preparing young people for careers in nursing with further practical work experience to support their future. Our teachers are also qualified and experienced in the care sector.

Your Industry

The health and social care sector employ around 102,000 people across the Cardiff Capital Region. By 2031, it’s expected to grow by 3.1%, adding around 4,000 new jobs (Lightcast, 2026). The Social Care Workforce Delivery Plan 2024–2027 highlights the growing need for a skilled and resilient workforce to meet increasing demand by 2030.

Your Future

Many health and social care students progress directly into employment in a wide range of roles and settings including community care, care homes and work in hospitals. Some Level 3 students progress onto university to study subjects including Social Work, Youth and Community Care.
Health course (full time)

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Foundations of Health and Care EL2 EL3 Full Time 1 September 2027 3 September 2027 7 September 2027 Barry Waterfront Campus East Cardiff Campus
Get Further in Health & Social Care L1 Full Time 7 September 2027 Barry Waterfront Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Health & Social Care L2 Full Time 7 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Working in Health & Care L2 Full Time 7 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Working in Health & Care L2 Full Time 7 September 2027 Barry Waterfront Campus
Working with Young People in Health and Care L2 Full Time 7 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Access to Health Sciences Biology Chemistry & Health Care L3 Full Time 1 September 2027 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Access to Nursing & Midwifery L3 Full Time 7 September 2027 Barry Waterfront Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Health & Social Care L3 Full Time 7 September 2027 Barry Waterfront Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Health courses (part time)

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Health & Social Care Core: Adults L2 Part Time 2 February 2027 23 March 2027 Barry Campus
Access to Nursing & Midwifery L3 Part Time 1 August 2027 Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Counselling

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Introduction To Counselling L1 Part Time 12 January 2027 14 January 2027 8 September 2027 Barry Campus Barry Waterfront Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Certificate in Counselling Skills L2 Part Time 8 September 2027 Barry Waterfront Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Certificate in Counselling Studies L3 Part Time 8 September 2027 Barry Waterfront Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling L4 Part Time 8 September 2027 Barry Campus