Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) – Apprenticeship Programmes
22 July, 2025
Cardiff and Vale College (CAVC) – Apprenticeship Programmes
Cardiff and Vale College offers a wide range of apprenticeship pathways designed to equip learners with essential skills and nationally recognised qualifications across finance, business, digital, IT, and leadership sectors. These structured programmes combine workplace learning with key skill development and provide clear progression routes into professional roles.
Accounting
- AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting (Level 2) – 12 Months
Key Outcomes: Bookkeeping, costing principles, business environment.
Jobs: Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk.
Progression: AAT Level 3.
Watch apprenticeship overview - AAT Level 3 Diploma in Accounting (Level 3) – 12 Months
Key Outcomes: Financial statements, management accounting, tax processes.
Jobs: Accounts Technician.
Progression: AAT Level 4. - AAT Level 4 Diploma in Professional Accounting (Level 4) – 16 Months
Key Outcomes: Management accounting, professional systems, personal tax.
Jobs: Accountant, Financial Analyst.
Business Administration
- Level 2 Diploma in Business Administration (Level 2) – 15 Months
Outcomes: Admin services, document production, information management.
Jobs: Admin Assistant.
Progression: Level 3 pathway. - Level 3 Diploma in Business Administration (Level 3) – 15 Months
Outcomes: Business communication, personal development, administration systems.
Jobs: Executive Assistant.
Progression: Level 4 pathway. - Level 4 NVQ/BTEC Diploma in Business Administration (Level 4) – 24 Months
Outcomes: Manage admin functions, information systems, event coordination.
Jobs: Business Manager.
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Customer Service
- Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service (Level 2) – 14 Months
Outcomes: Customer interaction, service delivery, communication skills.
Jobs: Customer Advisor.
Progression: Level 3 pathway. - Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service (Level 3) – 13 Months
Outcomes: Admin services, data reporting, complaint handling.
Jobs: Senior Customer Service.
Digital & IT
- Cyber Security Analyst (Level 4) – 24 Months
Outcomes: Risk assessment, incident management, IT governance.
Jobs: Cybersecurity Analyst. - Data Analyst (Level 3 – Agored) – 18 Months
Outcomes: Data visualisation, modelling, statistical analysis.
Jobs: Data Analyst.
More Info: ALS Training - Data Analyst (Level 4 – Agored) – 24 Months
Outcomes: Data infrastructure, programming, advanced analysis.
Jobs: BI Analyst.
More Info: ALS Training - Digital Application Support (Level 2 – Agored) – 18 Months
Outcomes: Tech support, document prep, project admin.
Jobs: IT Support Assistant.
More Info: ALS Training - Digital Application Support (Level 3 – Agored) – 21 Months
Outcomes: Network environments, specialist software, telecom security.
Jobs: Helpdesk Technician.
More Info: ALS Training - Digital Content Designer (Level 3 – Agored) – 21 Months
Outcomes: Audio/video software, content creation, secure digital tools.
Jobs: Content Designer.
More Info: ALS Training - Digital Content Designer (Level 4 – Agored) – 24 Months
Outcomes: Multimedia publishing, e‑commerce content, data‑driven design.
Jobs: Senior Content Designer.
More Info: ALS Training - Digital Infrastructure Engineer (Level 3 – Agored) – 21 Months
Outcomes: Networking fundamentals, hardware support, system security.
Jobs: Infrastructure Engineer.
More Info: ALS Training - Digital Infrastructure Engineer (Level 4 – Agored) – 24 Months
Outcomes: System fault diagnosis, IT security, network testing.
Jobs: Senior Infrastructure Engineer.
More Info: ALS Training - Software Developer (Level 3 – Agored) – 21 Months
Outcomes: Coding, software design, testing principles.
Jobs: Junior Developer.
More Info: ALS Training - Software Developer (Level 4 – Agored) – 24 Months
Outcomes: Advanced design, database applications, secure systems.
Jobs: Application Developer.
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Management & Leadership
- Team Leading (Level 2 – ILM) – 15 Months
Outcomes: Team building, performance management, communication.
Jobs: Team Leader. - Management (Level 3 – ILM) – 17 Months
Outcomes: Team performance, leadership principles.
Jobs: Team Manager. - Management (Level 4 – ILM) – 18 Months
Outcomes: Operational planning, stakeholder management.
Jobs: Middle Manager.
More Info: ALS Training - Management & Leadership (Level 5 – ILM) – 21 Months
Outcomes: Strategic planning, process design, change leadership.
Jobs: Senior Manager.
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Regulatory & Compliance
- Regulatory Compliance (Level 4 – Agored) – 24 Months
Outcomes: Risk assessment, legal frameworks, non‑compliance response.
Jobs: Compliance Officer.
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Financial Services
- Retail Banking (Level 2 & 3) – 15–18 Months
Outcomes: Customer transactions, compliance, complaints handling.
Jobs: Bank Teller, Branch Supervisor. - General Insurance (Level 2 & 3) – 18 Months
Outcomes: Claims processing, policy admin, customer service.
Jobs: Insurance Administrator.
More Info: ALS Training - Life, Pensions & Investments (Level 2 & 3) – 15–18 Months
Outcomes: Product documentation, compliance, relationship management.
Jobs: Financial Services Advisor.
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Professional Competence (IT)
- IT Professional Competence (Level 3) – 21 Months
Outcomes: Hardware support, remote services, fault diagnosis.
Jobs: IT Support Technician.
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Project Management
- Project Management (Level 4 – EAL) – 24 Months
Outcomes: Project planning, budgeting, stakeholder management.
Jobs: Project Coordinator.
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Compliance & Regulation
- Regulatory Compliance (Level 4) – 24 Months
Outcomes: Legal frameworks, risk processes, compliance support.
Jobs: Compliance Officer.
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Providing Financial Services
- Retail Banking, General Insurance, Life, Pensions & Investments (Levels 2–3) – 15–18 Months
Outcomes: Regulatory compliance, customer service, product admin for financial roles.
Jobs: Banking or Insurance Advisor.
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Contact
Apprenticeship Enquiries: [email protected]