LEVEL 6

Diploma in Career Guidance & Development (Stand alone qualification)

Name: On Point Apprenticeships
Address: Civic Centre, Regent Street, Gateshead, NE8 1HH, GB
Telephone: +44 191 433 8727

REQUIREMENTS

You must be working in an educational/advisory setting with particular emphasis on careers guidance.
This is a graduate level, work-based qualification to develop your skills and knowledge in the workplace and you must be able to complete work at this level. For those working in professional roles providing career development to clients and applying career development theories and models to support clients making realistic and informed decisions in their career journey.
e.g Working in educational settings, Schools, Colleges, Training organisations, Careers and Employment services and HR/learning development departments in both the Public and Private sector
Support from an employment mentor with ongoing reviews

Level 6 Diploma Career Guidance and Development; 7 Mandatory Units plus Optional Unit selection https://ocr.org.uk/qualifications/vocational-qualifications/career-guidance-and-development-level-6-diploma-04664/
The 7 Mandatory Units are;

1) Preparing to work in the Career Development Sector
2) Reflect on and improve Professional Practice
3) Career Guidance and Development Theories and Models
4) Agree the purpose of Client Centred Career Interactions and maintain communication with clients
5) Explore and agree the Career Guidance and Development needs of clients
6) Use Career-related Information with clients
7) Work with other agencies for the benefit of clients and own organisation

Blend of taught workshops, Tutorials and Self-directed learning and application in an employment supported environment
Diploma is completed via set Assignments, Worksheets, Work Products, Workplace Observation, Professional Discussion, Witness Testimony.
Observations in the Workplace (this will be of delivery of Personal Guidance Interactions and any other relevant evidence).