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June 2011
KMT is working with Oldham Children’s rights service to deliver a 2 day programme in Independent Visiting. This hands on course will see a group of volunteers developing skills in supporting young people who are in care and learning practical skills in how to make a difference .

March 2011
KMT has been commissioned by Surrey County Council to provide Peer Advocacy Training. This exciting new project will see young care experienced young people acting in the Peer Advocacy Role supporting young people in care and making advocacy accessible. The training was held over 2 days and included work on group work, confidentiality, safe working and how to use advocacy skills.

November 2010
KMT are now working closely with VoiceAbility to provide qualifications in Independent Advocacy to staff teams across the country. This venture means that through KMT training VoiceAbility will become one of the largest users of qualified advocates in the UK.

Testimonials

I could not recommend this course more. It has really reinvigorated my interest in advocacy and wider issues surrounding mental health

You have to do this course!

Every advocate who wishes to be become a professional in the field should do this course

The tutor was excellent at ‘reading’ the mood of the group. Energising and focusing learning. It was good to be challenged. Made me reflect constantly on my own practice. When’s the next one!

The course was above and beyond what I expected… excellent trainer! In fact probably the most enjoyable and interactive training I’ve ever had.

Way exceeded any expectations. I was very nervous about attending but I am so glad I did

The teaching and support was good and their experience helped. Both had a very good knowledge

I was very impressed with how the course was presented

I thoroughly enjoyed the training and found the trainer very useful and informative. Chris was great a good balance of humour, professionalism and ability to re-focus group.

Very well presented, Sues experience was good

Theresa and Sue made a good team. Its obvious they have worked together before and it was deliver in a very fluid, informal yet informative way

Excellent and enthusiastic tutor

I think this course would be valuable to anyone who is or wants to be an advocate. People who have been advocating for a while may find it a bit basic bit it gets you tpo go back to the beginning and reflect on your experience.

The course was excellent. I would attend a course on paint drying if Kate Mercer was running it!

I thought Val was very warming and a wonderful tutor

Excellent throughout. Good to have tutors with front line experience

I especially valued Theresa’s experience

Introduction to the National Advocacy Qualification

"One of the most thought provoking, stimulating and helpful courses I have attended. I wish this qualification had been available years ago’’.

Qualifications in Independent Advocacy provide relevant and practice based training to the advocacy workforce.

There are up 10 units to choose from dependant on your role which allow you to specialise in working with a range of groups (including mental health, young people, adults, IMCA and management).

If you already work in the advocacy sector you may wish to complete the qualifications if you want evidence that you are good at what you do and have achieved a recognised standard. You may also want to complete the course if you use advocacy as part of another role (carer, social worker, nurse, etc) or want to become an independent advocate.

The qualifications fulfil Department of Health and Welsh Assembly Government requirements that Independent Mental Capacity Advocates (IMCAs) and Independent Mental Health Advocates (IMHAs) complete approved training.

For more information on the course detail and enrolment visit our National Advocacy Qualification FAQs page.

To learn more about the qualification Click the icon to run a PowerPoint presentation "Independent Advocacy Qualification".