Level 1 Care Course in Sheffield | Nacro Education
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Care Level 1 (Sheffield)

Course code: C005675

Course overview

If you would like to care for people, then this course is for you. At Nacro Education you can choose to learn about the industry as a whole, or specialise in areas like caring for the children or elderly, people with disabilities or people with learning disabilities.

Our course provides a broad foundation of learning, combining practical activities with essential core knowledge to help you feel more confident in day-to-day life.

By the end of the course, you will have gained valuable transferable skills, whether you’re looking to move on to further education, enter the workplace, or build greater independence in your daily life.

With hands-on experience and personalised support, you’ll leave with the confidence you need to take your next step towards a brighter future.

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course. It is ideal for learners who want to gain an introduction to health and social care, including children and young people’s settings, and to explore whether a career in this sector is right for them.

Course details

At Nacro Education Sheffield you can learn your way, at your pace. Our Care course is designed to help you gain the knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment and career/progression within the childcare or health and social care sector.

You will learn about topics such as safeguarding, communication, young children’s development stages, dementia and/or caring for young people. It will also provide you with the opportunity to develop transferable skills.

The course structure has been carefully designed to allow you to share experiences with others while developing your skills at a pace that works for you. Our delivery style focuses on understanding, nurturing, and discussion, with plenty of practical activities to bring learning to life. We know that everyone learns differently, so we make sure lessons are not rushed, giving you time to reflect, process, and fully engage with the topics.

This course is for you if:

  • You need a starting point to build social skills, confidence, and independence before – taking your next step.
  • You want to develop a range of skills to move into mainstream education, employment, or a new career path.
  • You have and EHCP and would benefit from additional support in your learning journey.
  • You want to combine vocational learning with personal and social development, helping you explore career options or prepare for employment.

Our course allows you to combine your learning with work experience to develop your independence and confidence.

You will be assessed through a portfolio of work, to demonstrate your knowledge and skills. Once completed, you’ll have the confidence, experience, and practical skills to take your next step, whether that’s further education or employment.

You will be required to complete a range of written assignments including booklets and posters. You will also be required to demonstrate some skills whilst being observed by your tutor. You’ll be supported with all your work and your teacher will go through all this when you sign up for the course.

As part of your Care Level 1 course, we encourage you to take part in enrichment activities that will support your learning and personal development.

You’ll get the chance to take part in placements that connect directly to your course, allowing you to put your learning into practice in real-life settings. You’ll also take part in enrichment experiences like visits to local community projects, businesses, and essential services, helping you build confidence, develop key life and social skills, and gain valuable insight into the world beyond the classroom.

You’ll also take part in workshops, group projects, and guest speaker sessions that focus on areas such as independent living, wellbeing, and career planning – all supporting your progression into further education or employment. These hands-on experiences give you the chance to practise what you’ve learned, explore different careers, and feel more confident about your future.

After successfully completing this course, you will have the core knowledge and skills to take your next step whether that’s progressing to a higher-level qualification, exploring employment opportunities, or developing greater independence.

Throughout the course, you will also have access to career advice and guidance, helping you explore your options and prepare for the next stage of your journey.

What makes our Get Set! courses different?

Each Get Set! course at Nacro Sheffield Education Centre is designed to accelerate your learning and enable you to identify and make progress towards your aspirations. We combine vocational learning with essential English and mathematics qualifications, enriching experiences and workplace encounters to equip you for career success.

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Our Care Level 1 course at Sheffield has been crafted to enable you to:

  • Gain industry-specific skills through hands on vocational courses in areas like construction, healthcare, animal care, sport and more.
  • Improve English, maths* and digital literacy to strengthen a student’s foundations for work and life.
  • Participate in a range of work experience and employment related encounters to gain insights into the industries and careers paths that are of interest to them.
  • Develop a full range of essential skills supported by our Skills Builder partnership including communication, problem solving, teamworking, interview practice and CV writing.
  • Participate in a range of activities, opportunities, team collaboration challenges and educational site visits that enable personal development through real experiences.
  • Learn financial and human skills through our partnerships with MyBank and our localised tutorial programme.

*GCSE/Functional Skills English and maths are only required if you haven’t already gained a level 4 or above.

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