AIM Qualifications Level 4 Diploma in Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Practitioner Training

This qualification has been designed to:

• Accredit individuals who already work as an ISVA in the rape and sexual violence sector;
• Encourage individuals to engage in learning and develop their knowledge and understanding of the ISVA practitioner role and improve their skills
• Consider the effects on wellbeing of those working with sexual violence
• Provide support for all adults, children, young people and families affected by sexual violence
• Carry out a risk assessment and safety planning when working with survivors of sexual violence
• Support survivors of sexual violence through the Criminal Justice System or to seek Civil redress
• Present a person-centred approach to supporting all survivors of rape and sexual violence

Learners will need to be working with survivors of sexual violence or have experience of supporting vulnerable people who have experienced trauma.

Successful completion of this diploma will give the learner the opportunity to seek employment as an Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) within the rape and sexual abuse sector. It will also provide ISVAs currently working within this sector with recognition as a trained professional.

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Learners who are currently studying / or have completed an AIM Qualification should contact their training provider with queries or be directed to the Learner’s Page for further information.

To be awarded the AIM Qualifications Level 4 Diploma in Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (ISVA) Practitioner Training, learners must achieve:

• 37 credits

See the Qualification Specification for more details.

Assessment Methods

Portfolio of evidence.

Quality Assurance Requirements

Tutors:

To offer this qualification, centres must ensure that tutors hold or are working towards:

Internal Quality Assurer (IQA)