The course is assessed through the production of reports with supporting evidence, observation of you giving advice and information, questioning of your knowledge in this area and testimony from your workplace on your work.
The next start date for this course is September 2024. Course start dates are September, January and April. The duration of the course is 18-24 months.
Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development.
If you work in a role providing Careers Information and Advice you may wish to consider formalising your skills and knowledge in a high quality, nationally recognised qualification.
CIAG qualifications relate to national occupational standards (NOS) and provide valuable opportunities for individuals to develop skills, gain underpinning knowledge and understanding and demonstrate competence in the workplace or provide continued professional development.
Each qualification has a core of mandatory units which will be applicable to all staff in a CIAG role plus a wide range of optional units to allow specialisation as appropriate.
For Level 6 CIAG, learners will be providing client focused careers guidance and have more involvement in cross service careers planning and provision
The course is made up of mandatory units as follows:
Optional units include:
The course is assessed through the production of reports with supporting evidence, observation of you giving advice and information, questioning of your knowledge in this area and testimony from your workplace on your work.
You will need a computer and access to the internet.
On successful completion of the programme you may wish to consider moving on to undertake a degree in careers guidance.
Course fees: £2,195. An Advanced Learner Loan can be used to pay for this course.
This course may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan. Contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk. about eligibility and how to apply. You can also visit the Advanced Learner Loan page.
If the course is listed as full fee payable, you will have to pay for the course.
For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk
Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Please contact them on +44 (0)1226 216 769.
Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.