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Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance
Course Price: £369
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L4 DIAG Qualification Overview
The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance is an occupational qualification which is aimed at developing the skills, knowledge and understanding of candidates for a purpose of developing their professional practice in advice and guidance settings. Learners who wish to develop their IAG skills and their understanding of the main skills, responsibilities and professional practices required when working directly with clients are appropriate for this.
Furthermore, this IAG course covers a range of advice and guidance skills including building relationships with clients, handling a personal caseload, assessing and enhancing own role within advice and guidance, working within networks and the impact of legislation and procedures. Learners can also gain skills in areas such as advocacy, negotiation, mediation, referral, research, information materials, Career Education and Guidance (CEG), group learning and supporting other practitioners etc. depending on the units selected. These are opportunities for learners to develop a variety of practical knowledge and skills that could be relevant to their careers and progression in advice and guidance.
Entry Profile for L4 DIAG Course
The Level 4 IAG course is ideally suited for those wishing to deepen their professional skills and knowledge in advice and guidance. It is appropriate for those who already work with clients in an advice and guidance role, want to advance in their current position or want to enhance their professional skills as an occupational qualification.
The Level 4 IAG qualification is an ideal course for those looking to build their professional practice and gain confidence in their ability to undertake duties in an advice and guidance setting. Learners need to be able to provide evidence of their competence in the workplace and to apply knowledge and skills to actual workplace situations. Learners should be competent in literacy and numeracy to help with elements of communication.
Post Qualification Pathways
After the successful completion of the Level 4 IAG qualification learners may be interested in continuing their training or professional development in the workplace in the field of advice and guidance. This pathway allows learners to consolidate the skills and knowledge and confidence they have acquired whilst completing the qualification and further develop their professional and career development. Learners who achieve this qualification can move on to specialised practice, such as careers guidance, community development, counselling, financial advice or teaching. Excelon Learning offers guided learning support to help learners strengthen their employability and prepare for further vocational opportunities. Learners can also opt to advance to our following course:
Level 5 Diploma in Teaching
More Details About Level 4 DIAG Course
Assessment for this qualification is completed through written assignments and portfolio evidence, including practical activities such as observation, reflection, planning and application of knowledge. There are no formal examinations.
| Unit 1: Develop Interactions with Advice and Guidance Clients | Unit 2: Manage Personal Caseload |
| Unit 3: Evaluate and Develop Own Contribution to the Service | Unit 4: Operate Within Networks |
| Unit 5: Understand the Importance of Legislation and Procedures | Unit 6: Support Clients to Make Use of the Advice and Guidance Service |
| Unit 7: Assist Advice and Guidance Clients to Decide on a Course of Action | |
| Unit 8: Prepare Clients Through Advice and Guidance for the Implementation of a Course of Action | |
| Unit 9: Assist Clients Through Advice and Guidance to Review their Achievement of a Course of Action | |
| Unit 10: Assist Advice and Undertake Research for the Service and its Clients | |
| Unit 11: Facilitate Learning in Groups |
Focus Awards is an Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring that all qualifications adhere to rigorous standards.
Qualification Number: 601/7667/2
The course is also offered at the self-paced learning and normally completing it takes 6 months depending on the pace that the learner takes. Course access remains available for 12 months from enrolment. If you need extra time past the initial access period, a re-enrolment fee will be charged.
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£369
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Frequently Asked Questions
The IAG Level 4 qualification is suitable for experienced practitioners who work directly with clients in advice and guidance settings. It is particularly beneficial for individuals who want to develop their professional practice, strengthen their occupational competence and progress within advice and guidance or related client-support roles.
Access to the learning materials and tutor support remains available for a period of 12 months from the date of enrolment.Â
Yes, our study model provides all the courses in Excelon learning online via our convenient VLE, which has experienced led guided learning support. In that way, you can complete the DIAG course online.
No, previous teaching or training experience is not required to enrol on this course. However, learners should be competent in literacy and numeracy to help with elements of communication and should have suitable opportunities to demonstrate their practical competence within an advice and guidance setting.
Completing the IAG qualification level 4 does not guarantee employment. However, it can help learners develop the relevant knowledge, skills and occupational competence required for roles within advice and guidance. The qualification may also support progression into specialist areas such as careers guidance, community development, counselling, financial advice or teaching, depending on the learner’s experience and career pathway.
Learners must be aged 16 or over in order to enrol on this qualification, and there are no formal academic entry requirements for admission.Â
No. There are no set deadlines. Students are also allowed to study the course at their own pace provided they remain within the time of access.
In case you have any additional queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us directly and talk to one of our admissions advisor. Alternatively, we have a quick enquiry form which you could complete and one of our admissions advisor will respond to you within 24 hours.
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