Description
£2,000£399
- Limited Time Offer
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Monthly instalment plans are available.
Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Credits – 37
TQT – 370
GLH – 239
Recommended Course Duration – Up to 12 Months
Option to fast-track in 4 months is available.
Overview
The Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance is a nationally recognised qualification designed for experienced practitioners working in roles where they provide formal or informal advice, guidance, or advocacy services. This diploma equips learners with the practical skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to support clients in making informed decisions about their personal, educational, or professional lives.
The Level 4 Diploma develops your competence in key areas such as advocacy, case management, communication, interviewing, and compliance with legislation. This work-based qualification is ideal for those in roles with managerial or training responsibilities who wish to build advanced skills and demonstrate their professional competence. It is ideal for individuals who wish to enhance their existing skills, demonstrate competence in their current role, or progress into senior advisory or supervisory positions within the advice and guidance sector.
Course Units
To achieve this qualification, you must complete 11 mandatory units. The details of the units are as follows;
- Unit 1-3: Develop strong client relationships, manage caseloads effectively, and improve your service through ongoing self-evaluation
- Learn how to build trust and communicate effectively with clients through active listening and professional interaction
- Understanding of managing caseloads responsibly and reflect on your practice to support continuous improvement
- Unit 4-6: Work within professional networks, apply legislation and procedures, and support clients in effectively accessing services
- Learn about working within formal and informal networks to enhance service delivery and share essential information
- Understand how to apply legislation and procedures to provide ethical, safe guidance while helping clients access the right support
- Unit 7-9: Support clients in choosing a course of action, preparing for it, and reviewing progress to guide next steps
- Learn about helping clients explore options and make informed decisions based on their goals and needs
- Know about supporting implementation and review progress to evaluate outcomes and plan next steps
- Unit 10-11: Undertake research to improve advice and guidance services and facilitate group learning to support client understanding and engagement
- Conduct research to inform service improvement and support effective decision-making and resource development
- Lead group learning sessions to engage clients, build knowledge, and promote shared understanding
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Entry Requirements
The following are the entry requirements to enrol in this qualification:
- You must be 19 years old and above.
- You must have satisfactory literacy and numeracy skills.
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Average Completion Timeframe
The expected completion time for this course ranges from 1 weeks to 16 weeks, depending on the individual pace of the learner and level of commitment.
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Practical Requirements
This qualification has essential practical requirements, as it is a work-based qualification. Learners must be employed or volunteering in a relevant role where they provide advice and guidance services. They are required to demonstrate their skills in a real work environment through direct client interactions, supporting individuals or groups through various stages of the guidance process.
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Assessment
Assessment for this qualification is entirely work-based and designed to measure real-world competence. Learners are assessed through a combination of written assignment, witness testimony, reflective accounts, and a portfolio of evidence collected from their day-to-day work. Evidence includes client records, planning documents, feedback forms, emails, reports, and witness testimonies. Each piece of evidence is mapped against the required learning outcomes and performance criteria. All work is internally assessed by qualified tutors and externally quality-assured by the awarding organisation.
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Progression
Upon completing this qualification, you can progress to higher-level roles within the advice and guidance sector, such as Senior Advisor, Team Leader, Guidance Practitioner, or Service Coordinator. It also provides a strong foundation for moving into specialist areas like careers guidance, housing support, employability coaching, or education advice services. Further academic progression could include studying a Level 5 Diploma, or even pursuing a foundation degree or higher education course in related fields. The qualification enhances both career advancement and personal development within advisory and support-focused roles.
Getting a Level 4 NVQ Diploma in Advice and Guidance will enable you to progress to the following courses: - Level 5 Diploma in Health Wellbeing and Lifestyle Management Coaching
Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service
Level 5 Diploma in Leading and Managing an Adult Care Service
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Awarding Body: Focus Awards
Qualification Number: 601/7666/0
Focus Awards is a recognised Awarding Organisation regulated by Ofqual, ensuring all qualifications meet rigorous quality and assessment standards.
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Full Payment
Monthly Instalment
Standard
£399
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Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
18 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£105
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Tutor Support
Unlimited -
Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 72 hours -
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
£440
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Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
18 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£70
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Assessment Decision and Feedback
12-24 hours -
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
£480
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Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
30 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£35
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Assessment Decision and Feedback
24-72 hours -
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
£459
- 45.89/Month
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No. of instalments
10 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
18 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£105
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Tutor Support
Unlimited -
Assessment Decision and Feedback
Within 72 hours -
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
£505
- £50.47/Month
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No. of instalments
10 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
18 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£70
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Assessment Decision and Feedback
12-24 hours -
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
£551
- £45.89 /Month
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No. of instalments
12 -
Recommended Duration
Up to 12 Months -
Maximum Duration Allowed
30 Months -
Re-registration charges after Maximum Duration
£35
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Tutor Support
Unlimited – Priority -
Assessment Decision and Feedback
24-72 hours -
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 fees, awarding body dues, Ofqual-approved certification and postage of certificate. The final certification you get is the same, regardless of your route. There are no strict deadlines for submitting individual coursework, allowing you room and flexibility to pace your studies; the only deadline is the overall course duration based on the option you selected above.
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Frequetly Asked Questions
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is ideal for experienced professionals who work in roles where they provide advice or guidance—such as in education, employment services, housing, social care, youth support, or voluntary organisations.
Do I need to be employed to take this qualification?
Yes, you must be working or volunteering in a real advice and guidance setting, as the qualification is assessed in the workplace through observations and evidence collection.
How long does it take to complete the course?
Most learners complete the course in 1 to 16 weeks, depending on your study pace. Since it’s self-paced and online, you can work flexibly around other commitments.
What kind of roles can I progress into after this qualification?
You can move into more senior roles such as Senior Advisor, Team Leader, or Service Coordinator, or pursue further study in areas like career development or leadership.
What support will I receive during the course?
You will have access to a dedicated assessor or tutor who will guide you through the assessment process, provide feedback, and help you gather suitable evidence.
How is my work assessed and graded?
You’ll submit written assignments, which are assessed internally by a qualified assessor. Your work must meet specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria, but there are no exams or grades—just a pass/fail outcome.
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