Independent Advocacy (3610)

Last Updated: 15 Dec 2023
This qualification has been specifically designed to support the role of the Independent Advocate.

Please note that our Level 3 qualifications have now been replaced by 3614.
The Level 2 Award is ideal for anyone wanting to acquire knowledge of Independent Advocacy. They might want to approach this qualification as an entry to the area or understand the basic principles of Independent Advocacy if their current job role requires them to have an awareness of Independent Advocacy.

Available to deliver in the following:
  • England
  • Wales – please check QiW website for available funding
  • Northern Ireland

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General Information

What Is Involved In Studying This Course?
The Level 2 Award is made up by one knowledge unit. Learners are required to complete an assignment.

What Careers Can This Lead To?
These qualifications are designed specifically for Independent Advocates.
What Is Involved With Delivering This Course?
You will need qualified tutors and assessors to deliver these qualifications.

For more information please see the qualification Handbook.

Level 2

The Level 2 Award is ideal if you are new to the area of Independent Advocacy.
What Careers Can This Lead To?
This qualification will provide you with the knowledge needed to become an Independent Advocate.
Level 2 Independent Advocacy (3610-02)
Last Registration Date: 31 Aug 2024

Level 2 Award in Independent Advocacy

  • Accreditation No: 600/7235/0 This is a reference number related to UK accreditation framework
  • Type: Credit based qualification This is categorisation to help define qualification attributes e.g. type of assessment
  • Credits: 4 Credits are a measure of the size of the qualification
  • Guided Learning Hours: 25 - 25 This is the average contact time a centre would typically commit
  • Total Qualification Time: 40 The total time for the qualification
  • Key Stage: Data unavailable This shows the equivalent Key Stage level.
  • Last Certification: 31/08/2026 This is the last date that a certificate can be issued
  • Qualification fees in the UK: £46.30 Our typical price is the one that is most often paid by a centre for a completed learner. Some prices are made up of multiple charging points so action like taking difference units or specialisms to complete and resitting assessments may mean the cost for some learners differs.

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