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 | L3 Full Time Part Time | 4 September 2023 11 September 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| 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
|
Start dates available
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Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| C++ Programming (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 16 March 2023 | Online |
| Database with SQL (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 26 January 2023 4 May 2023 | Online |
| Hacking techniques and their defences | L2 Part Time | 22 February 2023 21 February 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Introduction to C++ coding | L2 Part Time | 30 October 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Introduction to Python coding | L2 Part Time | 1 November 2023 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Python Programming (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 20 March 2023 | Online |
| Website Development (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 1 February 2023 3 May 2023 | 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
|
Start dates available
|
Locations available
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|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Cyber Security (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 7 March 2023 6 June 2023 | Online |
| Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 24 January 2023 | Online |
| Website Development (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 1 February 2023 3 May 2023 | Online |
| Java Programming (PLA) | L4 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Diploma in Web Application Development (PLA) | L5 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
