Advocacy Core Units 301 304 Learner pac
Qualification in Advocacy 7566
Certificate in Independent Advocacy
Self Study Pack to accompany Core
Modules
301
302
303
304
Purpose and Principles of Independent
Advocacy
Providing Effective Independent Advocacy
Support
Maintaining the Advocacy Relationship
Providing Advocacy to a Range of Different
Groups of People
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Learner Resource Pack
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Welcome to the learner pack which will support you throughout core units 301-304 which are part of the qualification (7566) Certificate in
Independent Advocacy.
To learn more about the qualification and how it is assessed, please read the Student Pack (which you can access through Kate Mercer or SEAP).
This pack provides you with background information on Independent
Advocacy and offers you opportunity to expand your underpinning knowledge of advocacy and the advocacy role.
The pack also includes a number of exercises which you can complete and use within your portfolio of evidence. None of the exercises are compulsory and you are not required to complete the questions however we do recommend you take the time to reflect on your practice as this will ensure you get the most from the qualification.
We are very much looking forward to supporting you through your journey to achieve the Level 3 qualification and hope you find it stimulating, challenging and useful to your practice.
Good luck!
The Training Team
© Kate Mercer Training www.katemercer-training.com
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Contents
What is advocacy?
8
Advocacy Principles
12
Advocacy Values
19
The Advocacy Role
21
The Advocacy Process
28
Why do People want Advocacy?
39
Different types of advocacy
44
History and Development of Advocacy
49
Advocacy Standards
53
Boundaries
63
Making advocacy accessible
65
Social exclusion
76
Diversity
78
Medical and social model of disability
81
Non Instructed Advocacy
85
Handouts & Exercises to accompany taught
Certificate in Independent Advocacy
Self Study Pack to accompany Core
Modules
301
302
303
304
Purpose and Principles of Independent
Advocacy
Providing Effective Independent Advocacy
Support
Maintaining the Advocacy Relationship
Providing Advocacy to a Range of Different
Groups of People
© Kate Mercer Training www.katemercer-training.com
1
Learner Resource Pack
© Kate Mercer Training www.katemercer-training.com
2
Welcome to the learner pack which will support you throughout core units 301-304 which are part of the qualification (7566) Certificate in
Independent Advocacy.
To learn more about the qualification and how it is assessed, please read the Student Pack (which you can access through Kate Mercer or SEAP).
This pack provides you with background information on Independent
Advocacy and offers you opportunity to expand your underpinning knowledge of advocacy and the advocacy role.
The pack also includes a number of exercises which you can complete and use within your portfolio of evidence. None of the exercises are compulsory and you are not required to complete the questions however we do recommend you take the time to reflect on your practice as this will ensure you get the most from the qualification.
We are very much looking forward to supporting you through your journey to achieve the Level 3 qualification and hope you find it stimulating, challenging and useful to your practice.
Good luck!
The Training Team
© Kate Mercer Training www.katemercer-training.com
3
Contents
What is advocacy?
8
Advocacy Principles
12
Advocacy Values
19
The Advocacy Role
21
The Advocacy Process
28
Why do People want Advocacy?
39
Different types of advocacy
44
History and Development of Advocacy
49
Advocacy Standards
53
Boundaries
63
Making advocacy accessible
65
Social exclusion
76
Diversity
78
Medical and social model of disability
81
Non Instructed Advocacy
85
Handouts & Exercises to accompany taught