Computing and IT
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 Computing and IT
Developing your knowledge and skills in Computing and IT will open doors to a huge range of careers. These courses help you to grow your knowledge and skills working with different technologies, configuring hardware and software and problem solving. You will learn in dedicated IT suites and have the opportunity to put theory into practice, working on live briefs from employers or competing in skills competitions.
Award-winning programmes
Your CAVC
CAVC computing students have an exceptional reputation for success at national skills competitions winning medals at the Skills Competition Wales and WorldSkills finals! All students get to put learning in practice, including exciting challenges, projects and live briefs set by employers – including cyber challenges or developing websites. All things that help you stand out from the crowd and progress.
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 (2020) data; the average salary in Cardiff for the digital tech field is £37,500.
Your Future
Computing and IT students progress and have a great track record for securing employment. Many Level 3 students progress to universities across the UK and higher apprenticeships. Some also choose to study higher education courses at CAVC. With computing skills highly valued by employers, many students also progress straight into employment in roles including Web Design, IT 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 | L1 Full Time | 2 September 2024 | Barry Campus |
| Esports | L2 Full Time | 2 September 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| IT | L2 Full Time | 2 September 2024 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Access to Applied Computing (Information & Computer Systems, Software Development & Computer Design) | L3 Full Time | 3 September 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| CompTIA Server+® (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Computing with Cyber Security | L3 Full Time | 2 September 2024 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Computing with Games Development & Coding | L3 Full Time | 2 September 2024 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Esports | L3 Full Time | 2 September 2024 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| HND in Computing | L5 Part Time | 10 September 2024 | Barry Campus |
| BSc (Hons) Cyber Security | L6 Full Time | 10 September 2024 | 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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| C++ Programming | L2 Part Time | 13 March 2025 | Online |
| Introduction to Cyber Security | L2 Part Time | 12 November 2024 | Online |
| Python Programming | L2 Part Time | 4 November 2024 | Online |
| Website Development | L2 Part Time | 6 November 2024 | Online |
| CompTIA CASP+ (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTIA CySA+® Certification (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTIA Network+® (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| CompTIA Project+ (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 |