Skills for Work

L2 Level 2
8 September 2025 — 26 September 2025
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
£: 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

About this course

Are you ready to take the next step towards a successful career? 

Our exciting 3-week programme is designed to provide you with the opportunity to gain the skills, confidence, and practical experience needed to secure your next job. 

  • Master key employability skills such as CV writing, record keeping, and interview preparation
  • Learn essential Microsoft Office skills
  • Obtain qualifications desired by Employers

This programme is fully funded and endorsed by the DWP.

What you will study

This programme is delivered Monday – Friday, 9.30am-4.30pm for 3 weeks.

Topics covered: 

  • Leadership & Team Skills
  • Communication in the Workplace
  • Equality & diversity in the workplace
  • Workplace finances 
  • CV writing 
  • Interview skills
  • And more! 

Qualifications: 

    • ILM Level 2 Award in Leadership and Team Skills 
    • Agored Level 1 Spreadsheet

    This programme is fully endorsed by several local employers and will offer networking opportunities and insights into current job vacancies and the qualities hiring managers are looking for.

    All applicants will be required to complete a short initial screener and an interview as part of the application process. 

    Entry requirements

    You are eligible if you:

    • are aged 19 or above
    • live in Wales
    • are not in full time education
    • can attend all programme dates.

    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

    8 September 2025

    End date

    26 September 2025

    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

    Course code

    CSEP2P01
    L2

    Qualification

    Employability Programme

    Locations

    City Centre Campus, Cardiff
    City Centre Campus, Cardiff

    City Centre Campus,

    Dumballs Road,

    Cardiff,

    CF10 5FE