Provide Information and Advice to Learners and Employers

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1 Unit Code: GB1/3/EA/019 This unit has 4 learning outcomes. LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will: 1. Understand information and advice available for learners and employers 2. Understand own boundaries and limitations in relation to providing information and advice ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 1.1. Analyse information and advice needs of 1.2. Evaluate sources of information and advice available to meet the needs of 2.1. Explain own boundaries for the provision of information and advice to 2.2. Explain how to access information and advice from within and outside the organisation when needs go beyond own boundaries for 2.3. Evaluate the impact of providing incorrect or misleading information and advice to 1

2 Unit Code: GB1/3/EA/019 LEARNING OUTCOMES The learner will: 3. Be able to provide information and advice to learners and employers 4. Be able to assist learners and employers to access information and advice ASSESSMENT CRITERIA The learner can: 3.1. Identify information and advice needs of 3.2. Provide information and advice to 4.1. Identify sources of information and advice to meet the needs of 4.2. Identify barriers to accessing information and advice for 4.3. Assist with overcoming barriers to accessing information and advice

3 Unit Code: GB1/3/EA/019 Owner: Unit Grading Structure Sector Subject Areas (SSA) LSIS PASS 13.1 Teaching and Lecturing 13.2 Direct Learning Support Unit Review Date 31/12/2015 Availability for Use Restricted organisations Assessment Guidance mandatory Equivalences Shared N/A This unit assesses occupational competence. Evidence for learning outcomes 3-4 must come from performance in the work environment. Simulations, projects or assignments are not allowed for these learning outcomes. N/A 3

4 Unit Code: GB1/3/EA/019 ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Specific Requirements for Assessment and delivery of this unit. ASSESSMENT AND DELIVERY INFORMATION Centre devised assessment tasks should be approved by the internal or external verifier for the course before delivery takes place in order to ensure the assessment is fit for purpose and meets the standards required. Assessment requirements/recommendations This unit assesses occupational competence. Evidence for learning outcomes 3 and 4 must come from performance in the work environment. Simulations, projects or assignments are not allowed. This unit requires performance evidence of the practitioner working with real learners/staff/customers in a real organisational context. Holistic assessment is encouraged and one piece of evidence may be used to meet the requirements of more than one learning outcome or assessment criterion. Unit Summary The aim of this unit is to assess the competence of the candidate in providing information and advice to learners and employers. Information and advice could cover learning and development opportunities, assessment and qualifications, progression routes, funding sources etc Indicative Content Delivery Requirements/Recommendations Available information and advice for learners and employers e.g. courses/qualifications, career advice and progression, apprenticeships, financial support, qualification recognition, employer responsibilities etc. Evaluate sources of information e.g. job centre, press, colleges, professional/trade organisations etc. 4

5 Unit Code: GB1/3/EA/019 Boundaries and limitations e.g. level and relevance of expertise, time, resources, accuracy and quality of information, conflicting information, issues of access, etc. Provide information and advice e.g. identify needs of learners and employers, negotiation and agreement on methods of meeting needs, formulating appropriate communication strategies etc. Assist learner and employer access to information and advice e.g. identify appropriate sources, resolution of access issues, identification of changes to legislation, occupational/professional standards etc. 5