VetSkill
    Level 2
    QN: 603/1317/1
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    VetSkill Level 2 Award in Information, Advice or Guidance

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by VetSkill. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 60 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 2
    Awarding Body
    VetSkill
    Syllabus Units
    5 Units
    Guided Hours
    60 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Client choices and potential barriers when providing Information, Advice or Guidance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand how to explore choices and options available with a range of clients
    • Understand the range of potential barriers which may prevent clients from accessing information, advice or guidance
    • Understand how clients can challenge discriminatory behaviour
    2

    Developing communication skills when providing Information, Advice or Guidance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Know how to communicate with a range of clients
    • Understand the importance of effective communication skills when providing Information, Advice or Guidance
    • Understand how own values, beliefs and attitudes may affect communication with a range of clients
    • Know the importance of confidentiality and equality in communicating with a range of clients
    • Know own strengths and development needs when communicating with a range clients
    3

    Introduction to Information, Advice or Guidance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the distinction between information, advice and guidance
    • Understand ways of meeting information, advice or guidance requirements for a range of clients
    • Know own level of authority in meeting information, advice or guidance requirements for a range of clients
    • Understand the purpose of accurate record keeping
    4

    Providing Information, Advice or Guidance to clients

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to comply with national requirements when providing information, advice or guidance to a range of clients
    • Be able to demonstrate providing information, advice and guidance in your sector
    • Be able to demonstrate signposting and referring a range of clients
    • Be able to demonstrate the monitoring and evaluating of clients who are signposted or referred
    5

    Signposting and referral in Information, Advice or Guidance

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the difference between signposting and referral
    • Know good practice when signposting or referring a range of clients and how to monitor and evaluate their progress

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/1317/1
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    VetSkill
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Apr 2017