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.
The next start date for this course is January 2024. Course start times are September, January, April and June. The course takes 12-18 months to complete depending on your existing experience in the area.
No formal entry requirements are required, but you must be working in this environment already. A job analysis will be carried out with a member of the Assessment Team before a place on the programme is confirmed.
Level 4 Diploma in Career Information and Advice.
If you work in a role where you offer information, advice and guidance (IAG) to others, this NVQ is for for you.
The IAG in question 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.
You will produce a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate your competence in working in a careers guidance role. The portfolio can be presented as a traditional paper based file or as an electronic file using our e-portfolio (This would be the presentation used for distance learners).
The course is made up of mandatory units as follows:
Plus the chance to choose a range of optional units which include:
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 be required to provide paper, writing materials, A4 ring binder, dividers and plastic wallets (unless the e-portfolio option is chosen).
On successful completion of the programme you may wish to consider moving on to do the Level 6 Diploma Career Guidance and Development which is for more experienced careers advisors or undertake a degree in careers guidance.
Course fees: £1,395 full fee payable.
This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk. about eligibility and how to apply. You can also visit the Advanced Learner Loan page.
If the course is listed as full fee payable, you will have to pay for the course.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.