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Level 6 Diploma in Careers Guidance and Development

Course details

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Qualification name Diploma in Career Guidance and Development
Qualification level 6
Awarding organisation Oxford Cambridge & RSA Examinations
Learning method Blended learning
Course type Higher Education
Course hours Flexible
Course start date 30th September 2026
Cost £3,000.00
Cost description Full Fee
Attendance pattern Evening

Discover the learning experience and opportunities you can expect from this course.

For those 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.

Find out what qualifications and skills you will need for this course.

This course is for those already working in an educational/advisory setting with particular emphasis on careers' guidance.

View the key features of this course.

This is a graduate level, work-based qualification to develop your skills and knowledge in the workplace. 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, training organisations, careers and employment services and HR/learning development departments in both the public and private sector We are

Understand how the course will be delivered.

OCR Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development - this consists of 7 Mandatory units and then an Optional Unit selection to make up the credits needed for the Full Diploma award. The Diploma itself takes approx. 13-15 months and will include workplace Observation of Personal Guidance. Cost of the Full Diploma is £3000. https://www.ocr.org.uk/qualifications/vocational-qualifications/career-guidance-and-development-level-6-diploma-04664/ If you already have your Career Le

Find out what material you will need.

None.

Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.

Ongoing programme progression will be reviewed with the employer. Range of assessment methods will be used including: • Assignments / reflections • Worksheets • Work product • Observation /witness testimonies from the workplace

The Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development equips you to work in both an employed and self-employed capacity in any part of the sector across the UK and with clients of all ages e.g Schools, Colleges, Universities, National Careers Service, Voluntary and Community Sector, Custodial, Private practice, etc.

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Name Gateshead Interchange Centre
Address West Street
Gateshead
Gateshead
NE8 1BH
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Email learningskills@gateshead.gov.uk
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