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Accredited Advocacy Training Programmes |
WHO ARE WE?
Advocacy in Action UK is training & consultancy organisation delivering training and other support services to individuals and organisations within local communities across the UK. We validate the valuable work and experience of Advocates, carers, social workers, volunteers and many more individuals who make a valuable contribution to their community either as professionals or non professionals.
SOCIAL AIMS
We aim to bring about change in various communities particularly in the areas of access to welfare, education, health, social care and community development.
WHAT DO WE DO?
We deliver National Open College Network (N.O.C.N) accredited and non-accredited advocacy training programmes with a flexible approach that suits the needs of the learners. Each unit has 3 credits and at the end of the programme learners who successfully complete the programme will have gained at least 21 credits which can be used towards a higher education course or increased employment opportunities.
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Empower advocates and potential advocates to be able to act on behalf of others more effectively and self advocate.
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Increase Advocates knowledge and information about how to access public services and facilities.
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Assist individuals in their personal and professional development.
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Address issues related to diversity and equity in accessing organisations and services.
PROGRESSION
This course will provide increased access to further and higher education. There are several progressions routes into employment in specialist fields available. Tutors are available to talk this through with individual learners.
DIVERSITY
We aim to consider all needs of learners on the programmes. Staff and volunteers are experienced and trained to work and support learners in line with legal requirements and Advocacy in Action UK equal opportunity and learning Policy.
ACCREDITATION
Our programmes are accredited by the National Open College Network (N.O.C.N.) and the accreditation is equivalent to a level 3 professional qualification. There are 21 credits attached to the programme which can be used to access other modular related courses provided at both colleges and universities. By the time you have reached the placement stage of the programme or return to your workplace after the course, you will have access to details about job search skills and techniques.
WHY APPLY FOR THese PROGRAMMEs?
Presently there are few accredited training programmes for advocates, volunteers and other individuals who have been working and supporting others for significant periods of time.
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Gain recognised accreditation.
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Progression to further training or career opportunities.
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Increased knowledge on how to access local and national services & facilities
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
Anyone working formally or informally as an advocate wishing to gain an accredited professional qualification in Advocacy.
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