Posted by: CTC Training
If you’re interested in pursuing a career in providing professional guidance and advice, there’s no better place to start than by taking the Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance. In this article, we’re going to discover what this course includes and why doing it online with CTC Training is the best route to a successful outcome.
What is the Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance?
The Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance is an Ofqual-regulated qualification for beginners seeking to pursue a career in providing effective advice and guidance in a range of roles and sectors. It has been designed to provide understanding of important facets of the job, such as communication and interactions with clients, legislation and procedures, and how to review your own contribution to the service.
Who is the Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance for?
The course is for anyone who is interested in a career providing an advice service, whether in an education, welfare, social work or other setting. There are no specific requirements for enrolling on the course, but some experience in an advice or guidance role would be useful. For instance, you might currently be working in a support role and want to advance your career by earning a widely recognised qualification.
What does this qualification allow you to do?
Awarded by Training Qualifications UK (TQUK), the Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance can help you to gain rewarding employment in roles like youth support worker, careers advisor, housing support officer or education welfare officer.
You could also choose to improve your CV still further by taking the more advanced Level 4 Diploma in Advice and Guidance.
Course content and structure
The Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance is made up of seven units:
UNIT NO 1 – Establish communication with clients
UNIT NO 2 – Support clients to make use of the advice and guidance service
UNIT NO 3 – Review own contribution to the service
UNIT NO 4 – Understand the importance of legislation and procedures
UNIT NO 5 – Provide and maintain information materials for use in the service
UNIT NO 6 – Develop interactions with advice and guidance clients
UNIT NO 7 – Identify and promote the contribution of Careers Education Guidance (CEG) within the organisation
Assessment is by internally set and marked assignments for each unit.
Course duration
The course can be completed within twelve months of enrolment, but it will be entirely up to you how long you actually take. It can be completed within a matter of weeks if you’re keen to get it done and your career started. Alternatively, if you have little time because of other commitments, the option is there for you to spread it out over the full year.
Why choose CTC Training for this course?
Our online training course allows you to study in your own way and at your own pace. You can access all your course material and content via our portal which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You’ll also be allocated your own personal tutor who’ll be able to provide unlimited support. We also offer convenient payment plans so that you can pay over several months, rather than having to find the full amount upfront.
How to enrol
You can enrol for the Level 3 Certificate in Advice and Guidance (RQF) right now by clicking here. Once you’ve completed your enrolment, you’ll be able to immediately access your portal and start the process of developing your exciting new career.
Alternatively, if you’d like more information about CTC Training and our online courses, contact us today and we’ll be happy to answer any questions you might have.
About CTC Training
CTC Training provides professional development and education courses for businesses and individual learners. They are market leaders in online learning. CTC Training's wide range of courses offer valuable qualifications in areas such as education, assessment and vocational training.
