The Level 4 Independent Advocacy qualification will enable learners to develop and demonstrate their knowledge, understanding, behaviours, skills and practice within the context of their chosen pathway.

In particular, learners will be able to demonstrate that they:

• develop and apply knowledge, understanding and skills within the chosen pathway;

• develop and apply knowledge and understanding of legislation, conventions and human rights instruments applicable to the chosen pathway;

• develop and apply knowledge and understanding to ensure that the views, wishes and preferences of children and young people/individuals and/or carers are represented

• develop as effective and independent learners, and as critical and reflective thinkers with enquiring minds in the context of the chosen pathway;

• use an enquiring, critical approach to ensure that practice is underpinned by the principles of advocacy

• develop self-awareness in order to improve practice in the chosen pathway;

• develop and apply knowledge and understanding of rights across a range of settings/contexts • use literacy, numeracy and digital competency skills as appropriate within their role

• Independent Mental Health Advocacy

• Independent Mental Capacity Advocacy