Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance  

 

Course Key

Signpost saying information, advice and guidance level 2  

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Course Fee £329.00
Concession Fee *£193.00

 Course Details

This course aims to equip you with the practical skills needed to successfully offer information, advice or guidance to clients in a wide range of situations and sectors.  This course is offered either through an online platform where you will work through the course materials and answer questions or taught as a classroom-based course. You will achieve a Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance.

 

The course includes 5 units:

 

Unit 1: Information, advice or guidance in practice

Unit 2: Developing interaction skills for information, advice or guidance

Unit 3: Signposting and referral in information, advice or guidance

Unit 4: Information, advice or guidance in context

Unit 5: Skills for advice providers

Entry Requirements

This course requires you to have a good level of ICT (Entry 3 or above) and English (Level 1 or above) in order to support achievement, progression and eventual employment.  Before you can join this course, you will be required to complete an online initial assessment for English. 

It is important that you are available to commit to regular independent online study or attend classes weekly.

Location

Venue Day Time Start Date End Date Apply/Enrol
Online N/A N/A Last date 31/12/2023 N/A Enquire Now
Ron Davis Centre, Smethwick Monday 6pm -  8:30pm 08/01/2024 15/07/2024 Enquire Now

Benefits of the course

  • You will gain the knowledge and skills to offer information, advice and guidance to clients in your current job role or future employment.
  • Achieve a nationally recognised qualification valued by employers.
  • Help to boost your self-confidence and enhance your employment prospects.

Teaching

Classroom based: All the classes are run by a qualified and experienced tutor.  Learners will attend set classes each week and experience a variety of learning activities including tutor demonstration, practical activities, role-play, group discussion and research.

There will be the opportunity to attend additional supported sessions (arranged with your tutor on need basis).

Online: Subject specialist support from a tutor via email and Teams where required.  You use the workbook on the platform to learn remotely, meaning you can study at your own pace, in your own home, at a time that suits you.  You would be expected to complete on average one unit every four weeks, with a commitment to 4-8 hours of studying a week.

How will progress be monitored and assessed?

Learners will complete their assessments at the end of each unit within their course. Written feedback on assessments will be provided to learners on all delivery methods using the feedback template. Assessments will be internally quality assured by the centre and externally quality assured by an external quality assurer from the relevant Awarding Organisation.

Qualifications

You will achieve a NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice and Guidance.

Next Steps

The Tutor will discuss next steps towards the end of the course and suggest further courses/qualifications that may be appropriate.

We also have I.A.G qualified staff who could advise learners on progression and other opportunities.

Equipment Required

For the online version of this course you will need access to a PC or laptop with a internet connection.

 

*100% Concession if in receipt of Universal Credit, Job Seekers or Employment Support allowance.  50% Concession if aged 60+.

Your course fees are paid for through the West Midlands Combined Authority, which is government funding.