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Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 4 (Work-based)

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Course Overview

Advice and Guidance NVQ Level 4 (Work-based)

This NVQ is for you if you work in a role where you you are providing in-depth and diverse guidance to a range of clients.  Your role is likely to involve referral of clients to other services and reviewing of clients to monitor progress.

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 level of the NVQ undertaken will depend upon the level of responsibility the individual has.

Course start dates are every September, January and April.

The course will take 12-18 months to complete.

Located at: Off Site

Course Start: Flexible start dates

Study Mode: Part-time

Course Code: QMANAGL4WP

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

£1,395 Full Fee payable

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.

This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

For eligibility information and details about how to apply, visit the Advanced Learner Loan page. Or contact our Information Team by emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk or calling 01226 216 123.

Course Content

Level 3 Advice and Guidance is desired. Consideration will be given to students who have substantial knowledge and work experience of providing advice and guidance and are well established within their role. 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.

Diploma

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.

Other Resources

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

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The course information on this page was last updated 26 March 2025.