Skills for the Workplace
Level 2

Information, Advice & Guidance Certificate (Online)

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Classroom Aims
Student type:
Adult
Start Date:
Please get in touch for more information on start dates.
Duration:
Week
Campus:
EP Campus

The Course


This course will help you develop the knowledge and
skills needed to provide effective information, advice or guidance in a range of
settings. It is suitable if you currently work in a role where supporting and
signposting people forms part of your responsibilities or if you are interested
in developing your skills in this area.


Source Material Overview

  • Information, advice and guidance in practice

  • Communication and interaction skills

  • Identifying individual needs

  • Signposting and referrals

  • Professional boundaries and responsibilities

  • Record keeping

  • Supporting individuals to take further action

  • Working within an organisational setting

You will explore the differences between information, advice and
guidance and learn how to identify and respond to the needs of different
individuals. You will also develop your interaction skills and understand how
effective communication can support people to make informed
decisions.

There are no entry requirements for this course. However, a good level of Englsih and a reasonable level of IT skills are required.
Please see other workbased courses available at the College.
£

The course fee shown is the co-funded rate which is only available for people living in the local authority areas of Cheshire West and Chester or Cheshire East. If you live outside of these local authorities please contact the College for fee information.

Funding for Adult Courses

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

Higher Education Funding

There is funding available for eligible students.

Do I pay this fee?

Higher Education courses such as HNCs and HNDs can be self-funded through a payment plan. However, for eligible students, a tuition fee loan can fund your course through Student Finance England and you may be eligible for a maintenance loan to support your education.

Please note, you should apply for your loan before the course starts. You only commit to the loan once you begin attending the course.

Find out more about eligibility at Student Finance. For more information, find out on our Higher Education page or get in touch with our Bursary department.

Find out more about funding

Potential Career Pathways

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Average Salary:
Up to £40,000

Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.

Biologist

Average Salary:
Up to £40,000

Biologists examine the structure, behaviour and relationships of living organisms. Their work helps improve environmental management, medicine and scientific knowledge.

Top-Up Degrees

Degrees you could enter:

  • Degree 1
  • Degree 2
  • Degree 3

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Campus:
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Start Date:
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Duration:
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Course Level:
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Campus:
EP Campus
Start Date:
Please get in touch for more information on start dates.
Duration:
Week
Course Level:
Level 2

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The Course


This course will help you develop the knowledge and
skills needed to provide effective information, advice or guidance in a range of
settings. It is suitable if you currently work in a role where supporting and
signposting people forms part of your responsibilities or if you are interested
in developing your skills in this area.


Source Material Overview

  • Information, advice and guidance in practice

  • Communication and interaction skills

  • Identifying individual needs

  • Signposting and referrals

  • Professional boundaries and responsibilities

  • Record keeping

  • Supporting individuals to take further action

  • Working within an organisational setting

You will explore the differences between information, advice and
guidance and learn how to identify and respond to the needs of different
individuals. You will also develop your interaction skills and understand how
effective communication can support people to make informed
decisions.

This course will help you develop the knowledge and skills needed to provide effective information, advice or guidance in a range of settings. It is suitable if you currently work in a role where supporting and signposting people forms part of your responsibilities or if you are interested in developing your skills in this area.Source Material Overview Information, advice and guidance in practice Communication and interaction skills Identifying individual needs Signposting and referrals Professional boundaries and responsibilities Record keeping Supporting individuals to take further action Working within an organisational settingYou will explore the differences between information, advice and guidance and learn how to identify and respond to the needs of different individuals. You will also develop your interaction skills and understand how effective communication can support people to make informed decisions.
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FUNDING FOR ADULT COURSES

If you are aged 19+ we can help you upskill and invest in your future with one of our adult courses.

You may see a fee attached to the course you’re interested in, but if you are 19+ there may be funding options available to cover the cost of your course.

Get in touch with admissions@ccsw.ac.uk if you’d like anymore information.

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