In a nutshell
What are the qualifications about?
In independent advocacy, you act as a voice for older people, people with disabilities or anyone else who needs support to make their own choices and have their needs respected.
The qualifications were developed in collaboration with the Department of Health and are designed to help you learn more about how to represent an individual's interests and how to support them to interact with other individuals, organisations and agencies.
Who are they for?
The Certificate in Independent Advocacy and Diploma in Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy-Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, are for anyone whose job involves independent advocacy support. You could also take the qualifications if you're just starting off in the sector, or if you have a different job that sometimes involves advocacy skills.
Why choose City & Guilds?
A City & Guilds qualification is proof that you have the right skills to do your job well - which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualification is well respected within your industry.
City & Guilds qualifications are engaging and rewarding, and can lead to a whole range of fulfilling careers - including many of the UK's happiest professions.
Fast facts
| Qual. number: | 7566 |
|---|---|
| Type: | QCF |
| Level: | 3 |
| Size: | Certificate, Diploma |
| Purpose: | Confirms occupational competence |
| Credits: | 27 + |
| 135 - 170 | |
| Duration: | 6 months to 1 year |
| Fundable? | Yes. See the Learning Aims Database |
| Last registration: | 31/12/2013 |
Your questions
... if you're taking these qualifications
- What sorts of things do they cover?
The qualifications cover the basic principles and purpose of independent advocacy, how to effectively respond to the advocacy needs of different groups of people and, with the Diploma, how to make decisions on behalf of individuals subject to Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards.
- How will I learn and be assessed?
The centre you attend will be responsible for devising a programme of study. You'll mainly work with your trainer and occasionally organise some of your own learning.
You will also be assessed in a work setting, in real-life situations. You'll need to compile a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates how you performed against each learning outcome.
- Which level is right for me?
The Certificate in Independent Advocacy or Diploma in Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy -Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards usually takes:
- 6 months to 1 year full time
- 1 to 2 years part time.
- How long do they take?
The Certificate in Independent Advocacy or Diploma in Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy -Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards usually take:
- 6 months full time
- 1 year part time.
This is a rough guide - each centre decides its own timescales and you can often learn at your own pace.
- What jobs could they lead to?
Completing the qualifications will enable you to progress to higher level courses in Advocacy and Health and Social Care such as degree level courses and vocational qualifications.
You can also move on to do one of a wide range of leadership and management qualifications offered by the ILM , a sister organisation of City & Guilds.
... if you're delivering these qualifications
- How would we deliver and assess them?
All centres are responsible for devising a programme of study - usually trainer-led courses plus private study. Learners will also need to be assessed in real life situations and must put together a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate their competency against each learning outcome.
- What resources do we need?
In order to offer the Certificate in Independent Advocacy or Diploma in Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy -Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards , you will need:
- suitably qualified staff to carry out training and assessment
- suitable facilities to carry out the required training to enable learners to achieve industry standards.
Full details are contained within the qualification handbook.
- How can we get approval to offer them?
New to City & Guilds?
First become a centre - then you can apply for qualification approval.Already a centre?
Download and complete the qualification approval form (PDF) and send it to your local City & Guilds office. - Are there any learner eligibility requirements?
All learners must be currently providing independent advocacy support or using advocacy skills as part of another role. You must make sure they can access all the resources they need to complete the qualification.
- Do these qualifications replace any others?
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