NEW Level 3 Award and Certificate in Providing Level 3 Certificate in Providing Initial Legal Advice and Information About the qualification:
These are competence-based qualifications and meet the requirements under the Qualification and Credit framework (QCF). The Level 3 Award in Providing Initial Legal Advice is worth a minimum of 12 Credits and the Level 3 Certificate in Providing Initial Legal Advice and Information is worth a minimum of 29 Credits.
To achieve these qualifications learners will be assessed, by an Assessor, to ensure they have the necessary competences, knowledge and work–related skills to meet the relevant occupational standards. Learners must provide a range of evidence to demonstrate how they meet the Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria for each unit. Learners can do this by building a portfolio of evidence of the work they have done, i.e. work related products, personal statements, questioning and observational assessments.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification but candidates must be working in a role relevant to the qualification.
Who are these qualifications for?
These qualifications are suitable for advisers working directly with clients providing advice and/or guidance in the legal/ business environment. They are aimed at first line advisers who explore a client’s needs, provide appropriate advice and information, and research more in-depth information for cases. They are suitable for those who may prepare cases for court or tribunal but would be unlikely to present cases. They are appropriate for those working in the independent advice sector, for example, legal advisers, debt counsellors, housing officers, pension advisers, police front office staff, social workers, solicitor office staff and safety officers.
Course Information: Level/Reference
Level 3 Award in Providing Initial Legal Advice
(12 Credits) A
Credits Requirements
A minimum of 12 credits must be achieved.
5 credits must be achieved by completing all mandatory units.
PLUS a further 7 credits must be achieved by completing at least 1 unit from Optional Group 1 and at least 1 unit from Optional Group 2.
Level 3 Certificate in Providing Initial Legal Advice and Information (29 Credits)
A
PLUS a further 10 credits must be achieved by completing at least 2 units from Optional Group A and 1 unit from Optional Group B.
A minimum of 29 credits must be achieved.
19 credits must be achieved by completing all of the mandatory units.
Mandatory units include:
• Supporting legal advice clients to plan, implement and review action
• Providing legal advice to clients
• Managing interviews with legal advice clients
• Using electronic means to research legal information and advice
• Evaluating own practice in a legal advice context
10 Mandatory Units
Mandatory units include: • Providing legal advice to clients
Initial Legal Advice and Information Demonstrate your competence as a Legal Adviser through nationally recognised training Qualification Title: Level 3 Award in Providing Initial Legal Advice
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