1) The Certificate in Independent Advocacy - Qualification Structure
The Certificate is at level 3 of the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) and comprises the following 4 mandatory units:
Purpose and Principles of Independent Advocacy
Providing Independent Advocacy Support
Maintaining the Independent Advocacy relationship
Responding to the Advocacy needs of different groups of people
To achieve the Certificate learners must complete the mandatory units plus 1 optional unit.
City and Guilds refer to two types of award, according to the rules of combination;
The Certificate in Independent Advocacy and
The Diploma in Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy – Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards
• Purpose and Principles of Independent Advocacy. This unit addresses the development of advocacy, what Independent Advocacy is, the various models of advocacy, and the implementation of values and principles underlying good practice in advocacy, and the roles and responsibilities of an Independent Advocate.
• Providing Independent Advocacy Support. This unit addresses the practical implementation of advocacy in terms of establishing an effective relationship, creating an action plan, assisting the person to explore options and the possible consequences of these, and acting upon their instruction. It will also include supporting the person to self advocate, and at the end of the work, to review and end the relationship.
• Maintaining the Independent Advocacy Relationship. This unit aims to develop the skills that an advocate utilises in order to maintain an effective and independent relationship with the person receiving their service, whilst also examining the limitations of the role of the advocate in this relationship. Topics covered will include knowing how to respond to practice dilemmas, dealing with conflict, and responding to concerns of abuse. The unit will also cover self management such as task prioritisation, personal values, and making the most of supervision.
• Responding to the Advocacy needs of different groups of people. This unit enables advocates to examine and understand the specific advocacy needs of a range of different groups of people. This includes ensuring the accessibility of the service to different groups, using non-instructed advocacy; and addressing social inclusion.
To achieve the Certificate Candidates must complete the 4 mandatory units plus 1 optional unit. City and Guilds refer to two types of award, according to the rules of combination:
The qualification structure and the optional units are listed below. Click on the list of units to read further details.:
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