Essential Application of Number Skills

L2 Level 2
Part Time
10 September 2026 — 31 March 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
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Essential Application of Number Skills

About this course

This City and Guilds Essential Skills Wales Application of Numbers Level 2 qualification is an equivalent of a GCSE in Mathematics. 

Ideal for adults who have not yet obtained a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in Mathematics, this course will help you achieve a nationally recognised and employer-desired qualification.

Click the subheadings below for more information.

What you will study

This course is delivered online via Microsoft Teams for 3hrs a week, across 10 weeks. 

To achieve the qualification, you will also have to complete a 2-part assessment onsite at the CAVC Cardiff City Centre Campus across 2 days:

  1. A scenario-based task involving; understanding numerical data, carrying out calculations, interpret and present results and findings. 
  2. A 20-question multiple choice task (including manual calculations as calculators are not permitted).

Course Schedule:

Workshop 1: Thursday 10th September 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop 2: Thursday 17th September 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop 3: Thursday 24th September 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop 4: Tuesday 29th September 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop 5: Tuesday 6th October 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop 6: Tuesday 13th October 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop 7: Tuesday 20th October 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop 8: Tuesday 3rd November 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop 9: Tuesday 10th November 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Workshop 10: Thursday 19th November 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm


Assessment Day 1: Wednesday 9th December 2026, 9.30-4pm

Assessment Day 2: Thursday 10th December 2026, 9.30-4pm

Course fees

Administration Fee: £45.00

Entry requirements

You are eligible for this course if: - You are aged 19 or over - You are not in full time education - You do not currently hold a GCSE grade C or above in Mathematics

Important points

  • The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
  • Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
  • Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
  • Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
  • Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
  • All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
  • Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
  • Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information

Start date

10 September 2026

End date

31 March 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Part Time

3 hours per week

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
Maps & directions

Course code

CS2EANS
L2

Qualification

City & Guilds Level 2 Essential Application of Number Skills

Locations

City Centre Campus, Cardiff
City Centre Campus, Cardiff

City Centre Campus,

Dumballs Road,

Cardiff,

CF10 5FE

Cardiff and Vale College

City Centre Campus, Dumballs Road, Cardiff, CF10 5FE

+44 (0)2920 250 250

CAVC welcomes correspondence and calls in Welsh. We will respond in Welsh, and it will not lead to delay.
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