NVQ Centre

Sheffield Futures offers a range of NVQ qualifications suitable for people working in the careers advice & guidance, personal adviser and youth work fields.

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During 2009-2010 we are running:

OCR Courses

Advice and Guidance Levels 2, 3 and 4

Download more information on the Advice & Guidance qualifications.

Learning, Development and Support Services (LDSS) Level 4

Download more information on the LDSS qualifications.

City & Guilds Courses

Youth Work Level 2

Download more information on the Youth Work qualifications.

OCN Courses

Youth Work Level 3

From September 2009 this course will be available through our NVQ Centre. The course is suitable for those with at least 12 months experience of working with young people (13 – 19yrs) in a substantial youth work post / placement in either the statutory or voluntary sector. Learners will need to have sound literacy skills, sound communication skills, study skills and the ability to think analytically.

Dates: Will run on a weekday evening (3 hours) over a 24 week period.
Venue: Star House
Content: 6 mandatory units;

• Work With the Core Values of Youth Work

• Facilitate Young Peoples` Learning, Personal and Social Development

• Build and Sustain Relationships with Young People

• Enable Young People to Work Effectively in Groups

• Work with Young People to Safeguard their Welfare

• Enable Young People to Organise and Take Responsibilty for Activities, Events and Projects.

Students will need to compile a portfolio consisting of a reflective diaryand assessed assignmemts (case studies, essays, practical tasks and observed practice).

For further information please contact Dave Holland (NVQ Centre) on
0114 201 2759.

Introduction to Youth Work Level 1

This course is now available through our NVQ Centre, and is suited to new part time or volunteer youth workers.

Dates: 1 evening / afternoon per week over a period of 10 weeks.
Venue: Star House (but can also be delivered in suitable community venues)
Content: Includes – Qualities of a Youth Worker / Planning Youth Work Sessions / Health & Safety / Risk Assessment / Child Protection / Young Peoples` Voice and Influence / Participation.

Participants will be expected to produce a portfolio of evidence
demonstrating their competence and knowledge. The course makes use
of a variety of learning methods – presentations, group discussions, the
sharing of work experiences. Tutorial support will be available
throughout.

For further information please contact Dave Holland (NVQ Centre) on 0114 201 2759.

Futureproof (Step Up Level 1)

Introduction to Careers Education & Guidance Level 3

*Please note, this course is run by our Careers Consultants

Other Courses

We also offer one-off bespoke day courses in a variety of areas, e.g. Interview Skills, Motivational Interviewing, Groupwork Skills. For more information, contact the NVQ Team using the contact form below.

Funding Information

If you wish to enhance or supplement your knowledge by studying for an NVQ, you may be eligible for a grant from the Enhancement Fund to help you finance your study.

More information on the Enhancement Fund can be found on the Train to Gain website. To find out if you are eligible, use the contact form below to get in touch with our NVQ Team who will be more than happy to help.

Contact the NVQ Centre