Independent Advocacy
Level 4
Getting Started with Pro
As part of the Level 4 and 5 QW Health and Social Care and Childcare qualifications, all learners will need to complete an External Assessment and in order to do this, learners will need to be registered on the Pro platform, as opposed to Walled Garden. We have developed a video ’Getting started with Pro’ to advise you how to create users in the Pro platform, as well as how to register learners for these qualifications.
Further support materials are available in Pro under the Welsh Qualifications tab and if you have any further questions on this, please email: hclw.customer@cityandguilds.com’.
Who is this qualification for?
This qualification aims to develop the knowledge, understanding, behaviours and skills that underpin independent advocacy roles.
This qualification has been developed in close collaboration with key sector stakeholders, including Social Care Wales and Health Education and Improvement Wales (HEIW).
This qualification is practice-based and assesses learners’ knowledge and practice. It is designed for learners in work-based learning.
What does the qualification cover?
This qualification will allow learners to develop the knowledge and skills required to undertake an independent advocacy role.
Qualification structure
To achieve the Level 4 Independent Advocacy qualification, learners must achieve:
- A minimum of 41 credits from the Mandatory group.
- A minimum of 11 credits from the Optional group.
Mandatory Group
| Unit Number | Unit Title | GLH | Credit |
| 428 | Providing independent advocacy – principles and practice | 154 | 32 |
| 429 | Understanding legislation in the context of independent advocacy | 55 | 9 |
Optional Group
| Unit Number | Unit Title | GLH | Credit |
| 430 | Independent advocacy with adults | 10 | 11 |
| 431 | Independent advocacy with children and young people | 20 | 13 |
| 432 | Independent mental health advocacy | 35 | 13 |
| 433 | Independent mental capacity advocacy | 40 | 17 |
Assessment
Candidates must successfully complete:
- a portfolio of evidence
- an account related to legislation
- direct observations of practice
- a reflective account of practice
- a professional discussion
The assessments have been designed for candidates to show their knowledge, understanding and skills of both the mandatory units and their chosen pathway content. The assessments cover a range of written elements to reflect knowledge and understanding, as well as practice elements that include the direct observation of learner practice to confirm their competence in the practical skills required for independent advocacy.
What could the qualification lead to?
The qualification allows learners to progress within employment or further study at a higher level.
For more information on requirements to work within the Health and Social Care sector, including specific job roles, refer to the ‘Qualification framework for social care and regulated childcare in Wales’ which can be accessed on the Social Care Wales’ website.
Contact us
Learners/New Centres
hclw.customer@cityandguilds.com
01924 930801
Existing Centres
hclw.customer@cityandguilds.com
01924 930800
Key Documents
Head to our Training and Events page for the latest information on Professional Development events and learning opportunities for this qualification.
Webinar Recordings & Materials
| Event | Link |
| Level 4 Functional Role Qualification: Independent Advocacy - Centre Readiness | Click here to view |
| Webinar: Winter Network: Level 4 and Level 5 Qualification Suite | Click here to view |
| Presentation PDF: Winter Network: Level 4 and 5 Qualification Suite | Click here to view |
| Webinar: Centre Network event: Level 4 Independent Advocacy - Understanding independent advocacy (October 2021) | Click here to view |
| Presentation PDF: Centre Network event: Level 4 Independent Advocacy - Understanding independent advocacy (October 2021) | Click here to view |
| Checklist for learner recruitment: Centre Network event: Level 4 Independent Advocacy - Understanding independent advocacy (October 2021) | Click here to view |
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