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Focus Awards Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance (RQF)

£2,000 £349

Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/7666/0

Focus Awards is an Ofqual regulated Awarding Organisation. This guarantees that all of their qualifications conform to a high standard.

Unit Structure

Overview

The Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance (RQF) is a UK OFQUAL accredited 100% online, competency-based qualification for practitioners who work directly with clients, disseminating information, advice and guidance (IAG). The purpose of this qualification is to help learners develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to thrive in an advisory capacity improving the workplace quality, directly interacting and communicating with customers, colleagues and stakeholders supporting them within the legislative and procedural frameworks. This IAG course will also help you if you are already working as, or wish to become career advisors/ career counsellors. These specialist skills are sought after in a growing number of industries and are commonly required for college tutors and other support roles. If you wish to further your career prospects, holding this Level 3 qualification will have significant advantages for your career advancement.

Intended Audience

This Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance is suitable for those providing advice and guidance in a professional or voluntary role. Some may have managerial or training responsibilities. Potential learners may be from sectors such as careers guidance, any trade union, school/any educational institution, housing, human resources, health and social care, etc.

Potential learners come from different industries/fields who currently work within any type of advice and guidance setting, providing factual, current and impartial information to clients and presenting ideas in an accessible form for them to consider, thus defining and providing routes which could assist clients in reaching their requirements. Since our learners come from different advice and guidance sectors, we have offered the course in a way that could suit all of them.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 3 qualification in Advice and Guidance is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. This Level 3 course can be completed in as little as 5 weeks or up to 9 months for you to become a qualified practitioner/ adviser/ counsellor/ coach. You have a great opportunity of fast-track completion earlier at the pace and time of your choice. The OFQUAL Regulated Advice and Guidance Level 3 course is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Our online tutor support is there to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this OFQUAL Regulated Level 3 qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor, and witness testimony signed by your supervisor (expert witness) at your workplace. These assignments help learners build a portfolio of evidence that is automatically mapped to the aims of the course. You will receive tutor support once you are enrolled on our online portal to assist you in reaching your goals.

Progression

This is a thorough qualification of Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance, which helps learners enhance their career profile. Successful completion of this 100% accredited online course enables learners to proceed to the following qualification:

Quick Enquiry

  • entry

    Entry Requirement

    Learners should be proficient in literacy and numeracy skills to help with the elements of communication. The learners should be 18 years or above to get themselves enrolled in this course.

  • Practical Requirement

    Practical Requirement

    This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments in addition to practical work, which is assessed in the workplace. A work placement is required to complete the practical tasks successfully, which can be spread over the course duration. The placement will need to occur in a work setting, allowing you to demonstrate your skills and progression to gather evidence in the provision of advice and guidance, which must be supervised by a qualified supervisor/ advisor/ counsellor willing to attest to a range of activities undertaken by you and to oversee your practical evidence gathering.

  • how I will be assessed

    How will I be assessed?

    All units in the course will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your course tutor. In addition, you must provide a witness testimony to meet the assessment criteria requirements.
    You are required to demonstrate your workplace competence and reflect on your practice when dealing with your clients.

  • Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

You will be able to:

Full Payment
Monthly Instalment

Standard

£349
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £105
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track

£390
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £70
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£420
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £35
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

Standard

£401
  • £57.34/Month
  • No. of instalments
    7
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £195
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.

Fast Track

£441
  • £63.07 (incl. VAT)/Month
  • No. of instalments
    7
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £70
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.

Flexi

£482
  • £53.51/Month
  • No. of instalments
    9
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £35
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for all those:

  1. working directly with clients disseminating information, advice and some level of guidance
  2. working to clear guidelines in the practice of advice and guidance
  3. working in designated advice and/or guidance organisations.

This course is ideal if your role involves providing advice and guidance directly to clients, reporting to line management as well as associated services. You may also supervise and support other staff members.

How many credits are required to complete this course?

This course requires 21 credits for completion.

How would this course benefit me?

Our IAG Level 3 Certificate will help you to become a qualified careers advisor/ career counsellor to support individuals to address and overcome their barriers to learning and support them in making realistic and well-informed choices.

Is this course approved by any recognised awarding organisation?

Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.

Will I get any training specific to my field/industry if I enrol in this course?

This qualification recognises the skills and competences of learners in the workplace. This course is ideal for those who currently work within the advice and guidance sector, providing factual, current and impartial information to clients and presenting ideas in an accessible form for them to consider, thus defining and providing routes which could assist clients in reaching their requirements.

However, this course does not provide your field-specific training, e.g. related to business, housing, debts, immigration, or career education. The learners are expected to have the knowledge about their own fields and taking this course would surely support them to develop the practical skills required to deal with the clients throughout the process.

What type of job roles can I apply for on completion?

For those looking for a new job role involving advice and guidance, this qualification will help you make the progression more easily. Relevant higher level advice and guidance job roles include:

  1. Employability Support
  2. The Voluntary Sector
  3. Career Guidance
  4. Mentoring
  5. Teaching/ Tutoring in Colleges
  6. Connexions adviser
  7. Cereer advisors
  8. Citizens Advice Bureau staff member
  9. Advice provider within educational institutions
  10. Counselling provider
  11. Training and human resources personnel
  12. Career counsellors

This course will open doors to your new career as a qualified practitioner/ adviser/ counsellor/ coach demonstrating your knowledge and competence in a role that involves provision of advice and guidance. In terms of employment opportunities, for those in an existing advice and guidance role, this qualification will help improve your skills, make you more marketable and help your career progression opportunities.

Does my course involve a work placement?

Yes, you will need to work or volunteer in any professional environment where you are required to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

How quickly will I receive my course material?

You will receive your course material right after getting enrolled in this course at our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

What is a nested qualification?

This qualification is nested. Qualifications within the nested suite allow students to be upgraded to a qualification of the same standard and subject within the scope of the Award, Certificate, and Diploma structure.

What is the time frame to complete the qualification?

There is no time frame to complete the course. Learners can complete it within 5 weeks (fast track) up to 9 months.

 

What is the difference between NVQ and RQF?

RQF (Regulated Qualification Framework) replaces all the previous frameworks such as NVQ, NQF and QCF. All the qualifications previously designed using other frameworks such as NVQ are now referred to as RQF. In other words, we are talking about exactly the same qualification, with same units, same content, same course requirements and same use/benefits/recognition.

What is a Witness Testimony?

Witness testimonies are classed as “supporting” evidence and provide additional information in the form of a statement of authentication from an occupationally competent individual who verifies all relevant details of a learner’s workplace activities and validates that the learner can conduct a skill or task. In some instances, the course requires the learner to demonstrate certain skills such as “Encouraging clients to explore their requirements” or “Assisting clients to reach a decision”, all of which are very difficult to prove using documentary evidence alone. Hence, an expert witness is tasked with providing a written record of learner’s performance at the workplace, precisely describing the activity undertaken against targeted assessment criteria confirming if these have been followed in the work setting. Witness testimonies are compulsory in certain units and this will be clearly stated in the relevant Assignment Guide. Moreover, it is to be noted that you will need to write a reflective account as well along with providing the witness testimony.

 

What is a reflective account?

A reflective account is the supporting written evidence/ learner’s statement that indicates how the learner performed/performs the activity testified by the workplace supervisor, what went well and what did not, what you learnt and what you should have done. You also mention what strategies you will adapt for improvement. Please note that there is no separate document for writing a reflective account. Reflective account/learner’s statement is given in the same Assessment Brief document.

I am not currently working. Am I eligible for this IAG course?

Our qualification has been designed to support all learners but you must be currently practising as work place evidence must be submitted, right from unit 1. A Witness Statement must be part of this evidence.

I work remotely and provide information, advice and guidance only through online service. Am I eligible for this qualification?

As long as you are an advisor/ career advisor, or counsellor/ career counsellor, working under a workplace supervisor who can support you with the witness statement form, you are eligible for the course.

Is simulation allowed on this course?

The short answer is No – Our Level 3 NVQ course is a competence-based IAG qualification that requires you to demonstrate your workplace competence and reflect on your practice when dealing with your clients.

What if I still have any questions?

Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!

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Unit Structure

  • Unit 1: Establish communication with clients for advice and guidance
  • Unit 2: Support clients to make use of the advice and guidance service
  • Unit 3: Review own contribution to the service
  • Unit 4: Understand the importance of legislation and procedures
  • Unit 5: Develop interactions with advice and guidance clients
  • Unit 6: Evaluate and develop own contribution to the service
  • Unit 7: Operate within networks

Overview

The Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance (RQF) is a UK OFQUAL accredited 100% online, competency-based qualification for practitioners who work directly with clients, disseminating information, advice and guidance (IAG). The purpose of this qualification is to help learners develop the knowledge, understanding and skills necessary to thrive in an advisory capacity improving the workplace quality, directly interacting and communicating with customers, colleagues and stakeholders supporting them within the legislative and procedural frameworks. This IAG course will also help you if you are already working as, or wish to become career advisors/ career counsellors. These specialist skills are sought after in a growing number of industries and are commonly required for college tutors and other support roles. If you wish to further your career prospects, holding this Level 3 qualification will have significant advantages for your career advancement.

Intended Audience

This Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance is suitable for those providing advice and guidance in a professional or voluntary role. Some may have managerial or training responsibilities. Potential learners may be from sectors such as careers guidance, any trade union, school/any educational institution, housing, human resources, health and social care, etc.

Potential learners come from different industries/fields who currently work within any type of advice and guidance setting, providing factual, current and impartial information to clients and presenting ideas in an accessible form for them to consider, thus defining and providing routes which could assist clients in reaching their requirements. Since our learners come from different advice and guidance sectors, we have offered the course in a way that could suit all of them.

Duration and Delivery

This Level 3 qualification in Advice and Guidance is designed to be completed online at the pace that suits you the best. This Level 3 course can be completed in as little as 5 weeks or up to 9 months for you to become a qualified practitioner/ adviser/ counsellor/ coach. You have a great opportunity of fast-track completion earlier at the pace and time of your choice. The OFQUAL Regulated Advice and Guidance Level 3 course is delivered through our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Our online tutor support is there to facilitate you to achieve your success rate accordingly.

Assessment and Verification

All units within this OFQUAL Regulated Level 3 qualification are internally assessed by our qualified assessors and externally verified by the awarding organisation. The assessment takes the form of written assignments, detailed guidance for which will be provided by the tutor, and witness testimony signed by your supervisor (expert witness) at your workplace. These assignments help learners build a portfolio of evidence that is automatically mapped to the aims of the course. You will receive tutor support once you are enrolled on our online portal to assist you in reaching your goals.

Progression

This is a thorough qualification of Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance, which helps learners enhance their career profile. Successful completion of this 100% accredited online course enables learners to proceed to the following qualification:

Quick Enquiry

  • entry

    Entry Requirement

    Learners should be proficient in literacy and numeracy skills to help with the elements of communication. The learners should be 18 years or above to get themselves enrolled in this course.

  • Practical Requirement

    Practical Requirement

    This course is assessed through a series of tutor marked assignments in addition to practical work, which is assessed in the workplace. A work placement is required to complete the practical tasks successfully, which can be spread over the course duration. The placement will need to occur in a work setting, allowing you to demonstrate your skills and progression to gather evidence in the provision of advice and guidance, which must be supervised by a qualified supervisor/ advisor/ counsellor willing to attest to a range of activities undertaken by you and to oversee your practical evidence gathering.

  • how I will be assessed

    How will I be assessed?

    All units in the course will be assessed through a series of written assignments, which are submitted to and marked by your course tutor. In addition, you must provide a witness testimony to meet the assessment criteria requirements.
    You are required to demonstrate your workplace competence and reflect on your practice when dealing with your clients.

  • Useful Knowledge/skills that you will learn on the course

You will be able to:

  • communicate with clients using a range of methods, minimising difficulties and barriers to communication, understanding factors that contribute to effective communication
  • demonstrate understanding and compliance with legislation, codes of practice and organisational requirements
  • identify and provide accurate information to meet client’s needs, understand other services provided.
  • review your performance against development objectives, agree on a personal development plan
  • operate within networks to provide better services to the clients


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Full Payment

Monthly Instalment

Standard

£349

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £105
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.


Proceed

Fast Track

£390

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £70
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.


Proceed

Flexi

£420

  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £35
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.


Proceed

Standard

£401

  • £57.34/Month
  • No. of instalments
    7
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £195
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited
  • Standard Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 3-5 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 3.5 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals studying alongside their jobs, who do not require fast tracking.
  • Not suitable if
    You are certain that you won’t be able to study regularly to complete in the maximum timeframe suggested.


Proceed

Fast Track

£441

  • £63.07 (incl. VAT)/Month
  • No. of instalments
    7
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    12 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £70
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Fast Track Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Fast track completion, fast tutor support, prompt assessor feedback
  • Not suitable if
    You are not able to devote extra time on the course because of work or personal commitments, as fast tracking is largely reliant on your own efforts.


Proceed

Flexi

£482

  • £53.51/Month
  • No. of instalments
    9
  • Recommended Duration
    Up to 9 Months
  • Maximum Duration Allowed
    24 Months
  • Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
    £35
  • Tutor Support
    Unlimited – Priority
  • Flexi Assessment Decision and Feedback
    Within 1-3 Working Days*
    *Average time taken for assessment feedback is 2.8 working days
  • Suitable for
    Professionals who do not want any pressure to complete the course in the recommended duration.
  • Not suitable if
    You are able to study regularly every week and are confident to complete the course within the recommended duration.


Proceed

All prices include course fee, awarding body charges, OfQual approved certification, postage of certificate. The final certification you get is exactly the same, regardless of what route you pick. There are no strict deadlines for submission of individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option that you have selected above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

This course is suitable for all those:

  1. working directly with clients disseminating information, advice and some level of guidance
  2. working to clear guidelines in the practice of advice and guidance
  3. working in designated advice and/or guidance organisations.

This course is ideal if your role involves providing advice and guidance directly to clients, reporting to line management as well as associated services. You may also supervise and support other staff members.

How many credits are required to complete this course?

This course requires 21 credits for completion.

How would this course benefit me?

Our IAG Level 3 Certificate will help you to become a qualified careers advisor/ career counsellor to support individuals to address and overcome their barriers to learning and support them in making realistic and well-informed choices.

Is this course approved by any recognised awarding organisation?

Our courses are OFQUAL approved as we work with an approved awarding organisation called “Focus Awards”. This is a well-respected awarding organisation for education and training courses. This is the confirmation of their status-https://register.ofqual.gov.uk/Detail/Index/1391?category=organisations&query=focus%20awards.

Will I get any training specific to my field/industry if I enrol in this course?

This qualification recognises the skills and competences of learners in the workplace. This course is ideal for those who currently work within the advice and guidance sector, providing factual, current and impartial information to clients and presenting ideas in an accessible form for them to consider, thus defining and providing routes which could assist clients in reaching their requirements.

However, this course does not provide your field-specific training, e.g. related to business, housing, debts, immigration, or career education. The learners are expected to have the knowledge about their own fields and taking this course would surely support them to develop the practical skills required to deal with the clients throughout the process.

What type of job roles can I apply for on completion?

For those looking for a new job role involving advice and guidance, this qualification will help you make the progression more easily. Relevant higher level advice and guidance job roles include:

  1. Employability Support
  2. The Voluntary Sector
  3. Career Guidance
  4. Mentoring
  5. Teaching/ Tutoring in Colleges
  6. Connexions adviser
  7. Cereer advisors
  8. Citizens Advice Bureau staff member
  9. Advice provider within educational institutions
  10. Counselling provider
  11. Training and human resources personnel
  12. Career counsellors

This course will open doors to your new career as a qualified practitioner/ adviser/ counsellor/ coach demonstrating your knowledge and competence in a role that involves provision of advice and guidance. In terms of employment opportunities, for those in an existing advice and guidance role, this qualification will help improve your skills, make you more marketable and help your career progression opportunities.

Does my course involve a work placement?

Yes, you will need to work or volunteer in any professional environment where you are required to show competence in both knowledge and skills.

How quickly will I receive my course material?

You will receive your course material right after getting enrolled in this course at our online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).

What is a nested qualification?

This qualification is nested. Qualifications within the nested suite allow students to be upgraded to a qualification of the same standard and subject within the scope of the Award, Certificate, and Diploma structure.

What is the time frame to complete the qualification?

There is no time frame to complete the course. Learners can complete it within 5 weeks (fast track) up to 9 months.

 

What is the difference between NVQ and RQF?

RQF (Regulated Qualification Framework) replaces all the previous frameworks such as NVQ, NQF and QCF. All the qualifications previously designed using other frameworks such as NVQ are now referred to as RQF. In other words, we are talking about exactly the same qualification, with same units, same content, same course requirements and same use/benefits/recognition.

What is a Witness Testimony?

Witness testimonies are classed as “supporting” evidence and provide additional information in the form of a statement of authentication from an occupationally competent individual who verifies all relevant details of a learner’s workplace activities and validates that the learner can conduct a skill or task. In some instances, the course requires the learner to demonstrate certain skills such as “Encouraging clients to explore their requirements” or “Assisting clients to reach a decision”, all of which are very difficult to prove using documentary evidence alone. Hence, an expert witness is tasked with providing a written record of learner’s performance at the workplace, precisely describing the activity undertaken against targeted assessment criteria confirming if these have been followed in the work setting. Witness testimonies are compulsory in certain units and this will be clearly stated in the relevant Assignment Guide. Moreover, it is to be noted that you will need to write a reflective account as well along with providing the witness testimony.

 

What is a reflective account?

A reflective account is the supporting written evidence/ learner’s statement that indicates how the learner performed/performs the activity testified by the workplace supervisor, what went well and what did not, what you learnt and what you should have done. You also mention what strategies you will adapt for improvement. Please note that there is no separate document for writing a reflective account. Reflective account/learner’s statement is given in the same Assessment Brief document.

I am not currently working. Am I eligible for this IAG course?

Our qualification has been designed to support all learners but you must be currently practising as work place evidence must be submitted, right from unit 1. A Witness Statement must be part of this evidence.

I work remotely and provide information, advice and guidance only through online service. Am I eligible for this qualification?

As long as you are an advisor/ career advisor, or counsellor/ career counsellor, working under a workplace supervisor who can support you with the witness statement form, you are eligible for the course.

Is simulation allowed on this course?

The short answer is No – Our Level 3 NVQ course is a competence-based IAG qualification that requires you to demonstrate your workplace competence and reflect on your practice when dealing with your clients.

What if I still have any questions?

Please refer to our main FAQs section or Contact Us; we have experienced course advisers who will be happy to assist you!

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Teachers training up to postgraduate level, assessment and quality assurance, management and leadership training

Qualifications

Accounting and Finance

  • Certified Accounting Technician (CAT)
  • B.Sc (hons) in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brooked University
  • Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

Management and Leadership

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Management Studies from London International College
  • Master of Business Administration from Anglia Ruskin University
  • Level 7 Diploma in Education Management and Leadership
  • Doctorate candidate for DBA at University of the West of Scotland

Humanities

  • MA Abrahamic Religions from Heythrop College, University of London

Education and Training

  • Level 3 Award in Mathematics for Numeracy Teaching
  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in the Higher Education from Kingston University
  • Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
Profile Summary

A keen learner myself, I am actively involved in a range of teachers training courses for the past few years all the way up to postgraduate level. I have extensive experience of dealing with the awarding organisation compliance because of a strong background in assessment and quality assurance. I have trained a wide range of teaching professionals working in a range of schools, sixth form colleges and in the higher education sector.

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Assessment and quality assurance in academia, business, accounting and finance lecturing, and teacher training.

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Accounting and Finance

  • MBA in Accounting and Finance at the University of East London
  • BSc. (Hons) Accounting and Finance

Management and Leadership

  • MSc. International Business Management at the University of Gloucestershire

Education and Training

  • Fellow of Higher Education Academy (FHEA – Ref: PR134295)
  • Level 3 Education & Teaching Training (E & T/PTLLS)
  • Level 3 Training, Assessment, & Quality Assurance (TAQA)
  • Successfully mentored a Trainee on the PGCE/PCE Programme
Profile Summary

I have over 15 years’ experience in teaching and training. During this time, I have undertaken teacher training, been a lecturer and course supervisor for ICM, and cohort leader and lecturer for HND (BTEC-Pearson). I have taught business management units/modules at various levels (and awarding bodies) including Certificate, Diploma, Advance Diploma, and Foundation degree levels. I enjoy learning through continuous professional development and have achieved my Fellowship with the Higher Education Academy. I enjoy utlising my experience in training, assessment, and quality assurance to train the education professionals of the future.

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Rahaman Hasan

Academic Interest

Teachers training, assessment and quality assurance, quality assurance in academia, management and leadership training and research.

Qualifications

Education and Training

  • Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
  • Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS)

Marketing

  • MA in Strategic Marketing, University of Greenwich, UK
  • BBA in Marketing, Independent University Bangladesh, Bangladesh

Management and Leadership

  • PhD in Entrepreneurship (passed viva), University of Essex, UK
  • MBA in General Management, University of Wales, UK
  • Diploma in Business and Admin, UK

Humanities

  • Social Entrepreneurship, University of Oxford, UK
Profile Summary

I am a PhD candidate (passed viva) at the University of Essex. My specialisation in PhD is Entrepreneurship. I am an active researcher with specific interest in Entrepreneurship, SME, Marketing and UK Higher Education (UKHE). I have over 14 years work experience in UKHE, which includes extensive experience of quality assurance in the sector. Furthermore, providing academic training to teaching professionals in the higher education sector is my passion.

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Coral Bishop

Academic Interest

Assessment and quality assurance for levels 2 to 5 in Teacher Training, Leadership and Management, Health and Social Care, Customer Service and Childcare.

Qualifications

Education and Training

  • Level 4 Certificate in Teaching and Education
  • Advanced Level 3 Apprenticeship in Learning & Development
  • Level 5 Certificate Learning for All (Open University E242)
  • 120hr TEFL certificate
  • D32/33 and 34 Assessor and IQA Awards

Customer Service

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Customer Service

Health and Social Care

  • MAKATON LEVEL 1
  • TQUK Level 2 Certificate in Understanding the Safe Handling of Medication
  • Level 3 Health and Social Care

Childcare

  • L3 Diploma in Pre-School Practice
Profile Summary

I have worked in education for 34 years, in various guises. I managed a busy nursery for 12 years before branching out into Assessment and Quality Assurance, more than 20 years ago. My practice has developed alongside the ever-evolving training and apprenticeship sector, and I have worked in many different settings, including colleges, private training agencies and a foster care agency. I also work part time as a Higher-Level Teaching Assistant for a local charity that supports higher level education for young people with Special Educational and/or behavioural needs and as a tutor for a bespoke programme for one-to-one support. I really enjoy supporting learners of varying abilities and experience to achieve their best and to become qualified in their chosen field.

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Faiz Subhani

Academic Interest

Teacher training, assessment and quality assurance practice, and business administration lecturing and research.

Qualifications

Business Administration

  • Doctorate in Business Administration (awaiting viva), University of West Scotland, London Campus
  • Master’s in business administration, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK
  • Bachelor’s in commerce, University of Punjab, Pakistan

Accounting and Finance

  • MSc in international banking, finance, and risk management, Glasgow Caledonian University
  • Advanced Diploma in Management Accounting, CIMA

Education and Training

  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
  • Post Graduate Certificate in Higher Education (PGCHE), University of London, UK
  • End Point Assessment Training, Innovate Awarding
  • Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement, Highfield
  • Level 4 Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice, Highfield
Profile Summary

I am an enthusiastic educationist who is a fellow of the higher education academy and I have completed my Doctorate of Business Administration. I worked as an accountant and business consultant up until 2017, where I started exploring my capabilities in academia and teaching. From that point, I haven’t looked back, and have gone from strength to strength. I am engaged in lecturing, assessment, and quality assurance in the areas of business administration, accountancy, marketing, and teacher training, where I can impart my teaching skillset onto my students.

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Neha

Academic Interest

Assessment and quality assurance, management, and leadership training.

Qualifications

Education and Training

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
  • Level 5 Diploma in Education and Training (currently undertaking)

Accounting and Finance

  • BS (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from National College of Business Administration and Economics, Lahore, Pakistan.
Profile Summary

I am an experienced assessor, adept at developing fair assessments and reporting all findings in the proper format. I have been actively involved in a range of teachers training courses for the past years all the way up to postgraduate. I am interested in developing a career which combines teaching and research, while maintaining my interest in public engagement.

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Francis Fitzgerald

Academic Interest

Accountancy and assessor training, as well as assessment and quality assurance.

Qualifications

Accounting and Finance

  • AAT Level 2 Foundation Certificate in Bookkeeping
  • AAT Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Accounting
  • AAT Level 4 Professional Diploma in Accountin

Education and Training

  • Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
  • Level 4 Certificate in Leading the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment
Profile Summary

I have experience in the finance and accounting sector and utilise these skills to approach education in a methodical and logical manner. I am passionate about the advancement and implementation of efficient teaching and learning practices. I am responsible for centre liaison with awarding bodies to ensure compliance, and am advancing my skills in assessment and quality assurance through learning and on the job training.