Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development

Course Dates Update

Learners can enroll on our level 6 courses on an on-going basis and can start the programme as an individual learner or as part of a group.

Group start dates are planned throughout the year with our next groups starting in September 2026, course dates are below.

Full course content including details of the qualification is available by contacting us for our qualification information leaflet. 

Programme Dates: Cohort- Sept 26

 • 21st September 26 Induction and Unit 09.30-13.00
• 3rd November 26 09.30-12.00 Unit 2
• 16th December 26 09.30-13.00 Unit 3 part 1
• 14th January 27 09.30-13.00 Unit 3 part 2
• 11th February 27 09.30-16.30 Unit 4 and 5
• 12th March 27 09.30-12.30 Unit 6 and 9 (if selected)
• 14th April 27 09.30-12.30 Unit 7
• 11th May 27 09.30-16.00 Optional unit mini sessions agreed with individual learners

All courses can be delivered as an on-line only or using a blended learning approach to delivery. 

Please ring 01803 522174 or 07890 200960 (Karen) or 07966 423490 (John) further details on start dates and very competitive course fees. 

The Level 6 Diploma in Career Guidance and Development has been specifically designed for those currently working, or preparing to work in professional roles providing career guidance and development to clients. It is aimed at those who are required to apply career guidance theories and models to practice in order to support clients to make realistic and informed decisions and plans regarding new learning or training opportunities and career planning. A core of mandatory units covers preparation for working in the careers guidance sector, awareness of career choice theories, and meeting the needs of clients. The wide range of optional units covers the diversity of roles undertaken by staff working in the sector. This qualification aims to: 

•  provide professional development opportunities for those currently working in professional roles within the career guidance sector  
  
• prepare candidates for employment in a professional career guidance role   
• improve the essential knowledge, understanding and skills required for employment in a career guidance role, whilst employed   
• update the knowledge skills and understanding of those already employed in a career guidance role to improve their performance  

The programme will be delivered using a number of workshop development sessions to ensure learners have opportunities to develop their knowledge. These can be delivered through a range of options including one to one sessions, groups of learners from the same institution or groups of learners through a consortia approach. 

Assessment of practice will take place in the workplace and consist of observations of work, witness testimonies, written reports / case studies and product evidence.

Please call or send us a message requesting further details