Take the next steps to university or your future career with Cardiff and Vale College
CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve finished your GCSEs and now it’s time to make a decision on the next steps to your future career.
From A-Levels and BTEC Extended Diplomas to career-focused courses and apprenticeships, Cardiff and Vale College offers the widest choice of pathways for you to choose from across Cardiff, Barry and the Vale.
Whether your goal is to go to university or straight into your dream job, with courses running at different levels and to suit all abilities, there will be something to suit everyone.
And, even though demand for places is extremely high, with more people than ever before applying to study at the largest college in Wales and one of the largest colleges in the UK, it’s not too late for you to join CAVC.
The last remaining places on courses starting this September will be up for grabs at an Open Enrolment event on Wednesday, August 29 from 10am-7pm.
Choose from over 30 A-Level courses including Biology, English Language and Literature, History, Law, Mathematics, Photography, Psychology and Business to an extensive range of career-focused courses, including Aircraft Engineering, Hair, Beauty and Complementary Therapies, Construction, Automotive, Hospitality and Catering, Engineering and Sport.
Kay Martin, Principal of Cardiff and Vale College, said: “It’s an exciting time to be part of CAVC.
“We have just celebrated another record year of A-Level success with more students than ever before achieving their AS and A-Level qualifications.
“Our latest cohort of learners will now be joining the hundreds before them taking their next steps at Russell Group universities across the UK, such as Oxford and Bristol, after achieving exceptional grades.
“Equally, I’m looking forward to following the progress of our learners who are about to embark on dream apprenticeship positions within some of the UK’s most prestigious companies such as Aston Martin, Rolls Royce and Deloitte.
“The skills and knowledge they have developed with us at CAVC in our state-ofthe-art, industry-standard facilities has provided them with once in a lifetime opportunities and I’m delighted that we’ve been able to play such a vital part in helping them achieve their aspirations.”
■ So, why choose to study at Cardiff and Vale College?
Student success rates are among the best in the sector with last year 90% of further education learners going on to achieve their qualifications.
CAVC offer award-winning provision and it has been recognised by the Association of Colleges for two consecutive years at their Beacon Awards – the Oscars of the Further Education industry!
During their time at CAVC, students are given exciting opportunities to enhance their skills through employability and enrichment activities, from work placements, trips and guest speakers to workshops from industry professionals and the chance to compete in WorldSkills and other prestigious competitions, regionally, nationally and internationally.
The staff bring a wealth of industry experience and are experts in their fields, providing knowledge that will give students more than just a qualification, including invaluable links straight into industry.
■ It’s not too late to apply to study at CAVC. Open Enrolment is on Wednesday, August
29. Places are offered on a first-come, first-served basis – so don’t miss out! For details of locations and times visit www.cavc.ac.uk/open18