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Level 2 Information, Advice and Guidance Course Online

Cost£695.00
Duration6 months
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
Awarding bodyVETSKILL
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About this course

Level 2 Information, Advice or Guidance Course. Study online at your own pace, from anywhere in the UK.

The course takes around six months to complete. You study two units covering the differences between information, advice, and guidance, communication skills, ethical practice, and your professional responsibilities. You must be working or volunteering in a role where you provide information, advice, or guidance to others.

You'll finish with a Level 2 Award in Information, Advice or Guidance.

Who this course is for

Awarded by VetSkill, this qualification will allow you to develop the skills and knowledge needed to work in roles where you’ll be providing information, advice or guidance on a daily basis.

Entry requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements for learners to undertake this qualification; however you must be either employed or volunteering a role where you are required to provide Information, Advice or Guidance.

What you will learn

  • You'll understand the differences between information, advice, and guidance.
  • You'll learn the purpose of accurate record keeping for clients.
  • You'll explore your own level of authority when supporting clients.
  • You'll develop communication skills for working with a range of clients.
  • You'll study ethical practice and professional responsibilities in an advice and guidance role.
  • You'll learn how to meet the needs of clients across different professional settings.

How you will learn

You study online with tutor support throughout. The course is self-paced, so you work through units at a time that suits you. Tutors provide regular progress reviews and are available to answer questions. Assessment is unit-based, completed online.

What you will need to bring

The College of Animal Welfare will confirm anything you need before you start. You will need access to a device and internet connection to study online.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Careers advisor, supporting people with career planning and job searching.
  • Information and advice worker, helping clients navigate services and options.
  • Community support worker, providing guidance to people in local services.
  • Customer service advisor, handling queries and signposting in a business setting.
  • Education support officer, advising students on courses and next steps.
  • Employment advisor, helping people find and prepare for work.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Award in Information, Advice or Guidance, the next step for those wanting to take on more complex casework and greater responsibility.
  • Level 3 Certificate in Careers Information and Advice, suited to those moving into a dedicated careers advisory role.
  • Level 4 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development, for those aiming to work as a qualified careers professional.
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