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Consider a career in nursing and health and social care.  

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Code: T25NC2393  

Location: Clay Cross ACE Centre  

Cost: Free  

Starting: Thursday 26 February 2026 

Duration: 3 sessions over 3 week(s)

Time: 10.00am 

By continuing you confirm that you are enrolling onto an adult learning course and that you are aged 19 or over on 1 September 2025, or you are enrolling a young person aged 14-18 on 31 August 2025 specifically onto one of our Study Programme courses, and that you agree to the Terms and Conditions.

 

Description

This course is designed to introduce learners to the rewarding world of health, social care and nursing. You will be introduced to essential information supporting you to develop a foundation of skills and knowledge. This course will help you to build your confidence so that you can go on to find work in this field.

Who is this course for?
This course is for anyone who is wanting to explore careers in care whether that be nursing or social care roles. You maybe wanting to change career but are unsure of what a career in care looks like, you may be volunteering or supporting a family member and want to develop your knowledge. If this sounds like you, come a long and join us for this 3 week introduction to health & social care and nursing.

How will I learn?
You don't have to have any prior knowledge to attend this course. All skills and abilities are welcome. This is a classroom-based course in a friendly and supportive environment where you will be helped through your next steps. The course introduces you to a variety of tools, techniques and exercises that you use. Our groups are small so you will have plenty of opportunity to hear and learn from the experiences of others.

What will I need?
You may wish to bring a pen and notebook so that you can take notes.

Are there any other costs?
This is a free course and there are no other costs.
  

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Time and duration

Start Date: 26 February 2026
Start Time: 10.00am
Day: Thursday
First Lesson Duration: 04:00
Total Weeks: 3

Location

Clay Cross ACE Centre  
Market Street  
Clay Cross
S45 9JE  
   
01629 537108

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