Course Content
A training course is of two units covering the following learning outcomes
Principles of advocacy
- understand advocacy and its purpose
- have and understanding of different types of advocacy
- understand the principles of advocacy
- recognise relevant legislation relating to specific client groups
- have an understanding of empowerment and disempowerment
Advocacy in practice
- understand and adhere to general health and safety procedures
- understand different forms of communication and their use
- understand barriers to effective communication
- have an understanding of and demonstrate effective negotiation skills
Expected hours of learning will be
- 20 hours classroom study including discussion of case studies with some role-play.
- 20 hours field work with direct contact with clients
- 20 hours preparation, reflection, responding to questions based on the learning outcomes
The above learning outcomes have a number of assessment criteria and students will produce a portfolio partly on-line, which is evidence based on their understanding of the above