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Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 3 (Work-based)

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Course Overview

Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 3 (Work-based)

These NVQs are for you if you work in a role where you offer information, advice and guidance (IAG) to others.

The IAG can be offered within any organisation and on any topic, however it is important that you can demonstrate that you have systems and procedures in place to track the IAG given and record the outcomes.

The next start date for this course is April 2025. Course start dates are every September, January and April. The course will take 1 year to complete.

Located at: Distance Learning

Course Start: Flexible start dates

Study Mode: Work Based

Course Code: QMANAGL3WP

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

This course costs £724. This course is eligible for the Free Courses for Jobs funding which means you can study this for free if you meet the eligibility criteria. Please see the drop-down option below for more details. If you are not eligible for funding then you may be able to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the cost of the course.

If the course is listed as 'full fee payable', you will have to pay for the course.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Course Content

No formal entry requirements but you must be working in this environment already to be able to provide the evidence required A job analysis will be carried out with a member of the assessment team before a place on the programme is confirmed

The course is assessed through the production of reports with supporting evidence, observation of you giving advice and guidance, questioning of your knowledge in this area and testimony from your workplace on your work.

You will need access to a computer and the internet.

Certificate

You may wish to progress to the next level of the NVQ, move on to customer service or business focused NVQs or take higher qualifications in an area specific to your advice and guidance provision i.e. health care or careers. See what careers are available in the Business sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

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Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 29 April 2025.