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Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice And Guidance (IAG)

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Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance (RQF)
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Qualification

Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance (RQF)

Regulated by Ofqual

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In offering our Level 4 Diploma Advice and Guidance Courses we recognise that Information, Advice and Guidance (IAG) services have a pivotal role to play in delivering the Social and Community Strategies. They promote the benefits of learning, advocacy and problem solving. Helping individuals to address and overcome the barriers to learning and support them in making realistic and well informed choices. It is vital to future prosperity that everyone should have access to information which is up-to-date, easy to understand and which addresses the wide range of questions and concerns people have about.

What is Advice and Guidance?

Advice and guidance is defined as:-

  • Provide factual, current and impartial information to clients
  • Presenting ideas in an accessible form for clients to consider
  • Defining and providing routes which could assist clients to reach their requirements

The eleven units that all learners must complete to gain this qualification are:

  • 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
  • Assist clients through advice and guidance to review their achievement of a course of action
  • Provide and maintain information materials for use in the service
  • Provide support for other practitioners
  • Design information materials for use in the service

    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.

Who is this course for?

The Level 4 Diploma is aimed at experienced practitioners who work directly with clients, disseminating information, advice and guidance and formal advocacy. Prospective learners may also some have managerial or training responsibilities and could be creating information, advice and guidance publications.

Requirements

  • 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.

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Karin asked:

Can I take the required English and Maths test on your platform before enrolling on the course? Can you share the link? Thanks.

Answer:

Hi Karin, this is completed once you are enrolled on the qualification as it is accessible via our Moodle platform. You have unlimited attempts at this so it would not hinder your progress if a couple of attempts are needed. Thank you!

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Yasmeen asked:

Do you have to be in current employment to do this course?

Answer:

Hi Yasmeen, yes you need to be in a voluntary or paid role where you can complete the observation elements for the course. Thank you.

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Grace asked:

I am an experience, qualified teacher, assessor, and IQA. Do I get Acreditation for prior learning?

Answer:

Hi Grace, to gain RPL your units from previous qualifications must match up exactly to that of the IAG. We need to see your certificates and unit transcripts to determine if there is any RPL. However, typically a full teaching qualification, the assessor and IQA do not hold any unit exemptions for the Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice And Guidance. Thank you!

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Karin asked:

Hi, I did my secondary school+A-Levels in Italy(EU). I have an MBA from the UK too. Do I still need to prove my English+Maths skills? If so, how?

Answer:

Hi Karin, if you have your Naric equivalent or similar that shows that they are equal to the level 2 in the UK you can upload these. If not we provide a skills test on platform that you can use to evidence your level 2. Thank you!

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Naeem asked:

How long is the course if one has already got a Level2?

Answer:

Hi Naeem, we would need to see unit transcripts from your previous qualification to determine if any RPL would be gained. You have a full 12 months to complete the course.

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Naeem asked:

Hello, I have completed the Level 2 and I am keen to top it up to Level 3 or higher. Do you do a top-up for Level3+ and at what cost?

Answer:

Hi, we do a Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance course we would have to see a Unit Transcript to see if you could get any RPL for this course. The price currently is £699.99.

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Duncan asked:

Does your course qualify for a student loan?

Answer:

Hi Duncan, unfortunately we don't accept student loans as we are a private company but we do have a payment plan available.

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Yashmita asked:

Hi I am currently unemployed but would like to do this course, do I need to be employed? Are assessments work based? Yashmita

Answer:

Hi, You need to be in a paid or voluntary role in the Advice and Guidance sector to complete your observations, although that is something you can source whilst on the course. The assessments are a mixture of written essays, a portfolio of evidence and your observations. Thanks

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Yashmita asked:

looking to do this course as want a career change. Which course level 4 / 6 I have a business studies and economics degree if this helps.

Answer:

Hi, Yes those skills would certainly be useful for this course

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Kim asked:

Hello, how many observations are required for this qualification?

Answer:

Hi Kim, 10 observations are required for this qualification. Thank you!

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Eva asked:

Could observations/practice be from more than 1 setting? I am employed to work with adults and hope to volunteer as a Careers Coach for 11-19 yo.

Answer:

Hi Eva, yes you can conduct your observations in more than 1 setting. Thank you!

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Lynn asked:

Are there any additional costs for the Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice & Guidance (e.g. for the observation/s or the certificate)? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Lynn, the price you see is all-inclusive! So includes your certification and observation records. However, as per your entry requirements, you will need access to your own qualified observer. Thank you!

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VTP asked:

I am older and dont have any of my O Level certificates. How would I prove I have English and Maths at L2?

Answer:

Hi VTP, we have skills tests on the platform that you can use to demonstrate your level 2 English and Maths. Thank you!

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Lesley Cotton asked:

You state must have access to a qualified observer, could this be a manager in my workplace?

Answer:

Hi Lesley, thanks for the query - yes this would be perfectly fine.

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NE asked:

With the observation element of the course, can a colleague who already has her Level 4 observe and assess me?

Answer:

Hi there, yes they can. As long as they are happy to provide us with the surrounding documentation, then they can conduct the observations with you!

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PF asked:

Is it likely this course would be supported for those on Universal Credit?

Answer:

Hi PF, we cannot accept government funding for payment of the qualification. However, payment plans can be offered. Thank you!

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Dawn asked:

Hi - are you able to do the course on line ? I have someone who is interested in the course but would need to be on line based.

Answer:

Hi Dawn, our course is completely based online. However, there are observation elements to the qualification that would require them to be within a role in which they can complete this with access to an observer. Thank you!

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Catherine asked:

How does confidentiality work? Would you require an observation with one of my clients or want to see anonymised notes etc?

Answer:

Hi Catherine, you would be expected to complete some observations with clients. However, your observer would be someone who holds this qualification or higher, typically someone from your own organisation. We do not provide an observer for this qualification. We do require evidence from your place of work however confidential information can be redacted. Thank you!

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Karen asked:

Is there no way that this course can be paid for by bank transfer, as this is all my company will accept?

Answer:

Hi Karen, no worries! There is an option at checkout, just click 'pay by invoice' and this will provide you with steps on how to generate an invoice. Thank you!

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Mandy asked:

Do you have to do a Maths and English assessment before starting the course?

Answer:

Hi Mandy, no you do not have to Maths and English assessment before starting the course. This is included in your course cost and can be taken as many times as needed. However, if you have GCSE, O Level or Functional skills certificates you can use these as evidence for your Level 2 rather than the initial assessments. Thank you!

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Malaika asked:

How are the observations carried out?

Answer:

Hi Malaika! Observations are conducted in your workplace with someone qualified at L4IAG or equivalent and will assess your competence through witness testimony.

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Faz asked:

Can we use the level 4 iag to work in career guidance role and how does it differ from level 4 career information and guidance?

Answer:

Hi Faz, yes you can use this qualification to provide advice and guidance in a variety of settings. This is the fully accredited qualification you would require in order to do so.

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Pav asked:

I'm work P/T in a non advisory/guidance role. Totally unrelated field but would like to do this online course. What sort of voluntary role must I find

Answer:

Hi Pav, the voluntary role must be on within the sector of advice and guidance. This may include a role working directly with clients, providing information, advice and guidance, providing factual, current and impartial information to clients and presenting ideas in an accessible form for them to consider. Thank you!

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coopz asked:

is level 4 the highest IAG qualification?

Answer:

Hi Coopz, the Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice And Guidance (IAG) is the highest IAG qualification that we offer. Thank you!

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Olivia asked:

Are there entry requirements for this course or can anyone study for it? I am looking to get into careers guidance as a move from working in education

Answer:

Hi Olivia, the entry requirements for this course are that you can demonstrate Maths and English at Level 2 and we ask that you are currently in a role either voluntary or paid where you would be able to complete the observation elements of the course. Thank you!

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Denny asked:

Im a employability course provider helping DWP customers return to work I don’t have this qualification what level do you suggest I do first? Thanks

Answer:

Hi Denny, you can go straight on to complete the Level 4 there is no requirement to complete the levels before! Thank you.

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Catherine asked:

I have a level 3 NVQ in IAG. Can any credits from my level 3 count towards the level 4 qualification?

Answer:

Hi Catherine, we can only accept recognition of prior learning if any of the units from your Level 3 are exactly the same as those from the Level 4. We can get this checked for you if required!

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dav asked:

di i need to finish previous level to start this course? and is it okay if we are not working for an organization?

Answer:

Hi Dav, you do not need to complete previous levels you can go straight onto the level 4! We do recommend that you are in a voluntary or paid role within the sector because there are observation elements to the course you are required to complete. Thank you.

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Hassnat asked:

I work for a registered charity would it be possible to get a discounted price, please?

Answer:

Hi Hassnat, the course is currently at 50% off so we wouldn't be able to offer any further discount unfortunately. Thank you.

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Hassnat asked:

Can I start a Level 4 qualification in advice and guidance without having any prior qualifications in I&G?

Answer:

Hi Hassnat, yes you can go straight onto the Level 4 IAG without completing prior qualifications. However, you must be in a voluntary or paid role within the sector to complete the observation elements of the course. Thank you!

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Rachel asked:

Who is the awarding body please?

Answer:

Hi Rachel, the awarding body is Focus Awards and they are OFQUAL regulated!

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HF asked:

I have already completed a NVQ L4 in Information Advice and Guidance therefore could i progress to Level 6?

Answer:

Hi HF, unfortunately we do not offer a Level 6 in Advice and Guidance. Thank you.

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Employment advisor asked:

Hello, I am working as an employment advisor and would like to do this course. Could I get everything I need out of this whist doing my job full time?

Answer:

Hi there, yes absolutely. As long as you have a placement where you can demonstrate the criteria for the observations, then that will be fine! Thanks!

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Michael Harris asked:

Hi, I work in advice and guidance. I would like to take up this qualification independently of my employer. Is this possible ?

Answer:

Hi Michael, yes this could be possibly but please be aware you will be required to complete observation elements to this course where you will be required to be in a workplace setting this can be voluntary or paid. Thank you

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Sam asked:

Hi I am looking for a Level 5 Information Advice and Guidance Course, do you offer one ?

Answer:

Hi Sam, the Level 4 is the highest level that we offer. Thank you.

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Natasha asked:

Are there any taught sessions that students would need to attend?

Answer:

Hi Natasha, no there are no live sessions that students need to attend. There are learning materials that can be access throughout for learners. Hannah

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AnneMaria Brown asked:

Hi I am looking to go straight to the level 4 IAG qualification. Do you have any conditions that would need to be met? Thanks.

Answer:

Hi AnneMaria, we ask that you are currently within a workplace role where you can carry out the observation elements and also that you can demonstrate Maths and English at the Level 2. Thank you.

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S A asked:

Will this be online?

Answer:

Dear S A, yes all the content is online. Thank you.

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Cheryl asked:

What PRL would a NVQ 3 in IAG get for a NVQ 4?

Answer:

Hi Cheryl, to gain RPL for the course the units would have to match up exactly the unit transcripts would need to be seen by our tutors to confirm if any RPL could be gained. Thank you.

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SP asked:

How many guided learning hours is this course?

Answer:

Good morning, the guided learning hours for this course are 239 learning hours. Thank you!

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Vicki asked:

I'm looking to enrol a few NHS staff on this qual and wondered about your purchase order process as we are not able to pay by debit card

Answer:

Hi Vicki, our sales team are able to issue invoices out to businesses with purchase orders if you contact us on our number! Thank you

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Melanie asked:

I am working as a work coach would this course be suitable for me to take to progress into school careers advisor?

Answer:

Hi, yes this course would be suitable for you to progress into that role, Thanks

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We are dedicated to providing excellent education and training courses alongside top-class support, enabling adult learners to progress in their subject area and create more employment opportunities. Throughout all of our accredited courses, learners will develop their existing skill set improving themselves whilst increasing their workplace competency as they gain more understanding on key concepts, theories and terminology within their chosen subject specialism.

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