Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance Qualification
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. Candidates also have access to a range of optional units to suit their job role and personal development needs.
Coursetopia encourages candidates to submit naturally occurring evidence from their work environment to demonstrate competency against the practical requirements of the course. We welcome other evidence such as prior learning and do not just rely on assignments. This can include schemes of work, assessment reports, course resources and communication records. The course has a 213 guided learning hours requirement. The total qualification time is 370 hours. You are usually expected to complete this course within 10 to 30 weeks depending on the combination of units you have selected.
Course Structure of the Advice and Guidance Course
To be awarded the Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance qualification you will be expected to complete the following 11 units and achieve a minimum 37 credits:
| Unit |
Title |
Credits |
| 1 |
Understand the importance of legislation and procedures |
3 |
| 2 |
Develop interactions with advice and guidance clients |
4 |
| 3 |
Manage personal case load |
4 |
| 4 |
Evaluate and develop own contribution to the service |
3 |
| 5 |
Operate within networks |
3 |
| 6 |
Assist advice and guidance clients to decide on a course of action |
3 |
| 7 |
Prepare clients through advice and guidance for the implementation of a course of action |
3 |
| 8 |
Assist clients through advice and guidance to review their achievement of a course of action |
3 |
| 9 |
Enable advice and guidance clients to access referral opportunities |
3 |
| 10 |
Provide and maintain information materials for use in the service |
3 |
| 11 |
Provide support for other practitioners |
5 |
It is possible to select alternative units instead of units 6 to 11 subject to negotiation. Additional charges might apply.
Course Delivery and Support
The course is delivered by either blended learning or as classroom based. You are expected to meet all course requirements regardless of the method of delivery. There should be evidence of learning and meeting all the assessment criteria.
Fast track is also available to candidates who can work at a faster pace and have access to learning opportunities. You will also be expected to have the capacity to meet all course requirements within a shorter time scale and ideally have evidence of prior learning.
Classroom (Face-to-face Classes or Workshops)
This is the ideal course delivery as it allows all practical requirements to be demonstrated and observed in real time. All course requirements will need to be completed within the classroom.
Blended Learning
This mode of learning is ideal for candidates who want to complete part of the course by distance learning. All practical requirements of the course will need to be demonstrated or carried out either during classroom attendance or observed in real time by video.
Online (Distance Learning)
This mode of learning is ideal for candidates who want to complete the course entirely or mostly by distance learning. Evidence of practice will however need to be provided in the form of work products, expert witnesses, observations or any other appropriate and suitable method that demonstrates your competency.
All candidates will be allocated an assessor on enrolment and given access to coursework, resources and learning opportunities. Course events include forums, web conferences, and face-to-face sessions.
How long is the course?
We are often asked how quick someone can complete this course? This depends on a number of factors which includes your own commitment, the quality of your evidence, time, learning and assessment opportunities and your ability to study at a high level.
Candidates joining the course with evidence of prior learning and credits from other qualifications will obviously be able to complete quicker than someone without. If you invest more time on the course such as 15 hours a week then you will most likely complete earlier compared to someone who commits less time. On the other hand if you find yourself needing more time than the curse duration you can negotiate for more time during your initial assessment planning. You can also apply for extensions.
Please bear in mind that you will be required to evidence learning and participate in course activities. This is a regulated qualification that will be quality assured and monitored by awarding bodies and Ofqual. We however expect you to complete the course within 10 to 30 weeks.
Entry Requirements
There are no specific entry requirement. You will be expected to have basic numeracy and literacy equivalent to level 3.
You are also expected to be committed and serious about achieving the qualification. All candidates (learners) should have access to the internet and a word processor.
