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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|---|---|---|---|
| Information Technology | L1 Full Time | 5 September 2022 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Esports - Diploma | L2 Full Time | 5 September 2022 | Cardiff International Sports Campus |
| IT - Extended Certificate | L2 Full Time | 5 September 2022 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Computing with Cyber Security | L3 Full Time | 5 September 2022 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Computing with Games Development & Coding | L3 Full Time | 5 September 2022 | Barry Campus City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Esports - Extended Certificate | L3 Full Time | 5 September 2022 | Cardiff International Sports Campus |
| HND in Computing | L5 Part Time | 12 September 2022 | Barry Campus |
| BSc (Hons) Cyber Security | L6 Full Time | 12 September 2022 | 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 | 1 March 2022 | Online |
| Database with SQL (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 25 January 2022 3 May 2022 2 May 2023 | Online |
| Hacking techniques and their defences | L2 Part Time | 30 July 2022 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Introduction to C++ coding | L2 Part Time | 21 February 2022 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Microsoft Office Specialist: Excel Associate SS (PLA) | L2 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Python Programming (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 14 March 2022 | Online |
| Website Development (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 10 March 2022 9 May 2022 8 May 2023 | Online |
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 | 16 March 2022 29 June 2022 15 March 2023 28 June 2023 | Online |
| Microsoft 365 Fundamentals (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 21 April 2022 | Online |
| Microsoft Azure Fundamentals AZ-900 (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 28 January 2022 | Online |
| Microsoft Technical Associate HTML Application Development Fundamentals 98-375 (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 1 February 2022 | Online |
| Website Development (PLA) | L2 Part Time | 10 March 2022 9 May 2022 8 May 2023 | Online |
| Microsoft Certified Associate Managing Microsoft Teams (PLA) | L3 Part Time | 7 February 2022 | City Centre Campus, Cardiff |
| Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Expert (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Microsoft Office Specialist Access Expert (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
| Microsoft Office Specialist Excel Expert (PLA) | L3 Part Time | Contact us for dates | Online |
