IMCA resource - who is providing IMCA training?
Details are provided here of courses to support IMCAs in their role. This includes those organisations providing the Independent Advocacy Qualification to advocates from different organisations. The dates for any IMCA units are also included where known. Please contact us to add or update any information.
The inclusion of courses here does not mean that SCIE is making a statement about their quality. Note the accreditation of the Independent Advocacy Qualification courses is the responsibility of City and Guilds.
Training providers
Action for Advocacy
Website: Action for Advocacy
As part of its IMCA support project, A4A is offering a number of course for IMCAs.
Advocacy in Somerset
Website: Advocacy in Somerset
Contact advocacyqualification@advocacyinsomerset.org.uk
Advocacy in Somerset is also able to offer units 305 and 310 as distance learning courses.
Advocacy Training
Provided in partnership with South of England Advocacy Projects & Kate Mercer Training.
Website: Advocacy Training
Contact info@advocacytraining.org.uk , tel. 01424 718075
British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)
Website: British Institute of Learning Disabilities (BILD)
BILD is an approved centre to provide the advocacy qualification. One option is for advocacy organisations to become satellite centres. This allows organisation to provide the qualification in house with support from BILD.
Links
Click here to find out about the National Advocacy Qualification.
