Adult Basic Education

Improve your skills with Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy courses starting in September, January and April.

Adult Basic Education - English, Maths and Digital Literacy

Studying a Literacy (Communication), Numeracy (Application of Number) or Digital Literacy course with Cardiff and Vale College could help you to:

  • Gain a qualification (Essential Skills or Agored)
  • Prepare for work or a further college course
  • Improve everyday skills

Classes are available from Entry 1 to Level 2 and start in September, January and April. 

Prior to enrolment you will be required to complete a WEST screener in order to determine your starting level and have a short interview, in order to place you in the class that is right for you.

The 11-week courses run for 6 hours a week and will be a blend of face to face online teaching and independent study. You are expected to commit to the full 6 hours.


Available Options:
Either
An accredited Essential Skills qualification - specified study days at a college site (available on application).
OR
An Agored unit where you will be able to study flexibly and will not be required to sit an exam. Suitable for learners who want to brush up on skills (please note this is not an Essential Skills qualification)

For more information email: abe@cavc.ac.uk

If you have English as a second language and require an ESOL course please click here. 

Location of courses

Locations vary for each course. 

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#YourCAVC

Our Adult Basic Education courses are designed to fit around your life and course fees are just £10! From Monday to Friday we cover English, Maths and Digital Literacy, so you won't miss out on the chance to get back into education.

#YourFuture

Your future is important to us and we hope that these courses provide you with the platform to progress at home, work and in education. You can discover more about your progression routes by speaking to your tutor or our helpful support staff.

Adult Basic Skills Courses

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Availability
Start dates available
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Course name
Level
Level
Availability
Start dates available
Month
Year
Locations available
Digital Literacy Essential Skills L1 L2 EL2 Part Time 30 April 2024 1 May 2024 2 May 2024 3 May 2024 Cardiff West Community High School City Centre Campus, Cardiff East Cardiff Campus
Working Towards Communication Essential Skills L1 Part Time 1 May 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Working Towards Digital Literacy Essential Skill L1 Part Time 1 May 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Working Towards Numeracy Essential Skills L1 Part Time 2 May 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Employability Skills L2 Part Time 1 May 2024 City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Application of Number Essential Skills L1 L2 EL2 Part Time 29 April 2024 30 April 2024 1 May 2024 Cardiff West Community High School City Centre Campus, Cardiff Community Location
Communications Essential Skills L1 L2 EL2 Part Time 29 April 2024 30 April 2024 2 September 2024 7 January 2025 City Centre Campus, Cardiff Community Location Community Location Llanrumney Hall