Advice and Guidance Courses
Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services are popular with a number of educational providers and businesses. The role of advice and guidance is not to just discuss about career advice. This includes support with general everyday challenges such as welfare, housing and employment. Advice can also be provided regarding consumer issues, complaints, disputes and accessing other services.
Advice and Guidance practitioners assist with all sorts of issues such as counselling, mental health and financial advice. They will signpost or refer to other specialist services depending on the needs of their clients.
At the heart of careers advice and guidance training is the need to be professional, aim to fully understand the needs of clients and create a conducive empowering supportive environment. You will be expected to maintain confidentiality, patience, respect and able to work within the requirements of your organasition, legislation and regulations. Career Advisors and Guidance practitioners are also expected to have interpersonal skills, embrace quality assurance, be reflective and committed to professional development.
Coursetopia delivers both the Level 3 and 4 in advice and guidance.
The information and resources you provide must be of a quality standard and usually evidence based or from reputable sources. It will not be appropriate to give wrong or misleading information which can have a number of effects such as raising false hopes or generating lack of trust for your profession, self and organisation. Practitioners should be committed to their personal and professional development. You should have a wealth of knowledge to be able to inspire, motivate and give hope. You should be professional and aware of your boundaries with clients and other professionals.
1] Level 2 Award in Information, Advice or Guidance (RQF)
The Level 2 Award in Information, Advice or Guidance is an entry level qualification in information, advice and guidance. Focus will be on developing interaction skills and good practice.
2] Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance (RQF)
The course is aimed at practitioners who want to have an understanding of key concepts and principles of Information, Advice or Guidance. There is an emphasis to apply the course content to your own work environment and to sharing good practice.
3] Level 3 Award in Information, Advice or Guidance (RQF)
The Level 3 Award in Information, Advice or Guidance is aimed at providing learners with an understanding of the role and responsibilities of working where advice is provided. This includes the skills of negotiation, communication, wider skills, networking to meet needs.
4] Level 3 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance (RQF)
This qualification is aimed at practitioners who provide information, advice or guidance in a professional capacity. The course will explore, the skills, roles and responsibilities required to be an effective practitioner.
5] Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance (RQF)
The Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance is for candidates who provide advice and guidance to individuals who are making decisions about their options for future training, education or employment. The qualification is suitable for career advisors and those supporting the personal development of employees.
6] Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance (RQF)
The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance provides candidates with the skills, knowledge and understanding to work in advice and guidance. The mandatory units cover interacting with clients, legislation and procedures, operating within networks, managing their personal case load and evaluate and developing their own contribution to the service.
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