Advice & Guidance NVQ Level 4 Diploma
This course has been designed to reflect the work of experienced practitioners who work directly with clients, disseminating information, advice, guidance and formal advocacy at Level 4. You might also have some managerial or training responsibilities, or be a creator of information, advice and guidance, either disseminating information yourself as a practitioner or through your organisation in the form of publications.
You will be expected to have a more dynamic relationship with other organisations. The course supports the recognised need that individuals and employers must be responsible for gaining the skills needed to meet ever changing objectives which will in turn lead to improvements in efficiency and effectiveness throughout the organisation and with clients.
Entry requirements
This course is suitable if you:
- Have managerial or training responsibilities
- Are a creator of information, advice and guidance within your service/practice
- Are dynamic in your dealings with organisations.
Course content
To achieve this qualification, you must achieve a total of 37 credits made up as follows:
- Five mandatory units totalling 17 credits, of which 10 credits are at level 4
- Optional units totalling 20 credits, of which 9 credits must be at Level 4.
Mandatory units:
- Develop interactions with advice and guidance clients–4 credits, Level 3
- Manage personal case load-4 credits, Level 4
- Evaluate and develop own contribution to the service-3 credits, Level 4
- Operate within networks-3 credits, Level 4
- Understand importance of legislation and procedures-3 credits, Level 3
Optional units:
- 20 credits, 9 of which at Level 4 choosing from 22 optional units
Assessment methods
Assessment methods include: observation, work product evidence, professional discussion, Q&A and witness testimonies.
Further study and career options
These qualifications have been designed to encourage progression and allow for progression to and from OCR’s existing Advice and Guidance provision. You may also progress into OCR’s Careers Guidance and LDSS provision.
Funding information
If you are aged 19 or over you may qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan to help you pay the tuition fees for this course. Alternatively, you can pay by instalments to help make the cost of this course more affordable. Find out more about your payment options and how your loan could be written off at www.bedford.ac.uk/loans