Essential Communication Skills

About this course

This City and Guilds Essential Skills Wales Communication Skills Level 2 qualification is an equivalent of a GCSE in English (speaking, listening, reading and writing).

Ideal for adults who have not yet obtained a GCSE grade C or above (or equivalent) in English, 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 with self-study to be completed in between.

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:

A scenario-based task involving; reading, writing and structured discussion.

A 20-question multiple choice task

Course Schedule

Workshop 1: Wednesday 9th September 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Workshop 2: Wednesday 16th September 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Workshop 3: Wednesday 23rd September 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Workshop 4: Thursday 1st October 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Workshop 5: Wednesday 7th October 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Workshop 6: Wednesday 14th October 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Workshop 7: Thursday 22nd October 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Workshop 8: Thursday 5th November 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Workshop 9: Thursday 12th November 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm
Workshop 10: Wednesday 18th November 2026, 9.30am - 12.30pm

Assessment Day 1: Monday 30th November 2026, 9.30-4pm
Assessment Day 2: Tuesday 1st 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 English

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

9 September 2026

End date

31 March 2027

Time of day

Day Time

Location

City Centre Campus, Cardiff

Maps & directions

£: This course is free for unemployed adults in receipt of specific benefits. If eligible, you do not pay the 'Course fee' listed under 'Course fee per year'. A registration fee of £10-40 may be charged. Any professional registration fee / exam fee / other fee listed will need to be paid for. Financial support for these costs may be available. To find our more go to www.cavc.ac.uk/PartTimeFunding