IT and Computing
IT skills are hugely valuable for employers in all sectors. Develop your knowledge and skills in IT and Computing and open doors to a wide range of careers.
About IT and Computing
IT skills are hugely valuable for employers in all sectors. Develop your knowledge and skills in IT and Computing and open doors to a wide range of careers. On our IT and Computing courses and Apprenticeship programmes you develop your work-related skills including working with different technologies, configuring hardware and software and problem solving.
You will learn in our dedicated IT suites, including our Cyber Security Lab. You will also have the opportunity to take part in live briefs set by industry, for example developing websites for real businesses. Our IT students also compete in national skills competitions including the WorldSkills Microsoft challenge – and have a track record of great success. These opportunities help you to develop your CV and stand out from the crowd.
Award-winning programmes
Your CAVC
CAVC IT students have a great reputation for success at national skills competitions winning medals at the Skills Competition Wales final! Students also have a great track record for securing employment after completing their course.
Your Industry
The Digital and Enabling Technology industry is a key sector for the Welsh Economy, directly employing 40,000 people and contributing £8.5bn to the Welsh Economy (RSP 2020). The Cardiff Capital Region has a thriving digital cluster with projections of 6,000 additional jobs by 2025, amounting to 28% growth (EMSI 2019). According to Tech Nation data 2020, The average salary in Cardiff for the digital tech field is £37,500.
Your Future
Many Level 3 students progress on to IT related higher education courses in universities across the UK and at CAVC, where we offer a Computing HND and BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security. Many students go straight into employment in roles including Web Design and Development, Technician and IT Support.
IT and Computing Courses
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| IT Users - Diploma | L1 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus |
| Esports - Diploma | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| IT - Extended Certificate | L2 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Applied Computing (Information & Computer Systems, Software Development & Computer Design) | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CCNA Training (Cisco Certified Network Associate) (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTIA Cloud (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA) (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTIA Network (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTIA Security (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTIA Server (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Computing with Cyber Security | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Computing with Games Development & Coding | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Esports - Extended Certificate | L3 Full Time | 4 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HND in Computing | L5 Part Time | 11 September 2023 | Barry Campus |
| BSc (Hons) Cyber Security | L6 Full Time | 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Short Courses
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| C++ Programming (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 9 November 2023 | Online |
| Database with SQL (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 26 September 2023 23 January 2024 30 April 2024 | Online |
| Python Programming (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 6 November 2023 11 March 2024 | Online |
| Website Development (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 15 November 2023 31 January 2024 1 May 2024 | Online |
| CompTia Security + (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff Online |
| Intermediate word | L1 Part Time | Contact us for dates | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
Professional Courses
Level
Start dates available
Locations available
| Course name |
Level
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Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Cyber Security (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 7 November 2023 4 March 2024 3 June 2024 | Online |
| Website Development (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 15 November 2023 31 January 2024 1 May 2024 | Online |
| Diploma in Web Application Development (PLA) | L5 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
