You should hold Key Skills Level 2 Numeracy/Application of Number and Communication or GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English Language or Welsh (Grade C or above). You must be able to demonstrate an ability to study at higher education normally through a recognised qualification:

• 96 points from at least 2 A Levels/Scottish Advanced Highers to include grades CC
• BTEC Certificate/Diploma (96 points)
• A relevant NVQ Level 3 or 4 in Welfare Studies
• Access with 96 points
• 96 points from the Welsh Baccalaureate to include grades CC at A Level, core counted as third subject
• An Access to Higher Education Certificate or other recognised qualification that provides evidence of ability to study at Higher Education level

Note, if your qualification is not listed above, please refer to the UCAS website. Further information on appropriate qualifications can be found at www.qca.org.uk

Please also note, you are also expected to hold a minimum of twelve weeks (full-time equivalent equating to 420 hours) supervised (paid or unpaid) work experience in a social care setting prior to application, but will usually have more extensive experience than this. This requirement will have to be demonstrated on your UCAS application form and have been completed at the point of application.

Entry onto this course is also subject to a satisfactory criminal records check (Disclosure and Barring Service Checks). More details about criminal records procedures can be found at cardiffmet.ac.uk/crb

Learners who successfully complete the course will be entitled to practice as a professionally qualified social worker.