NVQ Level 3 Advice and Guidance Course in Truro. Classes run at Truro College, part-time during the day. This level 3 nvq advice and guidance course suits people who give advice and guidance directly to clients, report to line management, and may supervise or support other staff. The course runs over 5 days. You'll cover the skills and knowledge needed to work effectively in an advice and guidance role, including working with associated services and supporting colleagues.
Who this course is for
This level 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.
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in providing direct advice and guidance to clients.
You'll learn how to work within professional boundaries and refer clients to other services.
You'll practise recording and reporting information to line management.
You'll build techniques for supporting and supervising other staff members.
You'll explore how to work alongside associated and partner services.
You'll understand the legal and ethical frameworks that apply to advice and guidance work.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Truro College. Assessment for the City and Guilds NVQ Certificate in Advice and Guidance is competence-based. You'll build a portfolio of evidence drawn from your work practice, showing how you meet the standards in your role. Your assessor will observe you working with clients and review the evidence you collect.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Truro College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Advice worker, helping clients navigate services and entitlements
Guidance counsellor, supporting people with education or career decisions
Employment adviser, working in job centres or employment support services
Benefits adviser, helping clients understand and access financial support
Housing adviser, guiding clients through housing options and applications
Information and advice officer, working in community or voluntary sector organisations
Team leader or supervisor in an advice and guidance service
What you could study next
Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance: the next step if you want to move into a more senior or specialist advisory role.
Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care: relevant if your advice work sits within a health or social care setting and you want to move into management.
CELTA or teaching qualifications: an option if you want to move into training or educating others in advice and guidance practice.
