Level 4 Diploma in Advice and Guidance

The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance is a recognised qualification that is intended for those who are experienced practitioners working directly with clients, disseminating information, advice and guidance alongside formal advocacy.

The qualification will be assessed through a combination of written essays, a portfolio of evidence and observation of occupational competence. All units, assignments and learning materials for the course can be accessed through our online learning platform. Students have 12 months access to the online learning platform where they may study entirely at their own pace. Learners on the course will cover the following units:

• Understand the importance of legislation and procedures
• Develop interactions with advice and guidance
• Manage personal case load
• Evaluate and develop own contribution to the service
• Operate within networks
• Assist advice and guidance clients to decide on a course of action
• Prepare clients through advice and guidance for the implementation of a course of action
• Identify and promote the contribution of careers education guidance (CEG) within the organisation
• Advocate on behalf of advice and guidance clients
• Prepare to represent advice and guidance clients in formal proceedings

Whilst on the course learners will receive the following all-inclusive features:

• Support team – You will receive live support throughout the duration of your course. Our amazing Support Team are available around the clock through our support system, just submit a ticket with your query and we will provide a same day response!
• Knowledge base – Learners are provided with access to our Knowledge Base system, which is full of useful videos, articles, and documents to assist you throughout the course.
• Rapid marking response – Submissions of work aim to be marked within 5 working days to ensure that you progress through your course as efficiently as possible.
• No deadlines – We do not impose any deadlines on our courses; you can complete the qualification entirely at your own pace throughout the duration of the course.
• Learning resources – All courses have a variety of learning materials, ranging from advice leaflets to PowerPoint presentations. These resources are accessible on our learning platform.
• Accredited certification – You will receive your accredited certificate and unit transcript free of charge from our approved awarding body at no extra cost!
• Course units – All units and assignments are included within the price and can be accessed at any point during the 12 months access to the learning platform

Focus Awards are the approved awarding body for this qualification. Focus Awards believe in offering the very best service, advice and guidance so that we can support our learners on their journeys to success and achievement.

This course is ideal for those who currently work within the advice and guidance sector, providing factual, current and impartial information to clients and presenting ideas in an accessible form for them to consider, thus defining and providing routes which could assist clients in reaching their requirements. Prospective learners may also some have managerial or training responsibilities and could hold experience in creating information, advice and guidance publications. It is important that learners are able to demonstrate their ability to build dynamic relationships with other organisations.

• Must be aged 16 or above
• Learners must be in a voluntary or paid role within the sector - You will be observed in this setting.
• Learners must be able to demonstrate Maths and English at level 2
• Learners must have access to a qualified observer. This is someone who holds this qualification or an equivalent or higher.

This qualification enables those currently practicing within the advice and guidance sector to develop skills and enable them to become more competent within their role. This qualification is a great CPD builder for learners interested in personal development as it enables progression onto higher level qualifications such as the Level 5 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.