This Apprenticeship is a brilliant way to gain new practical and professional skills, on-the-job training, nationally recognised qualifications and earn money at the same time. This Apprenticeship course is also available to those who are employed and want to upskill in the workplace.
Course Overview:
Mentoring is - and has been for centuries - the foundation of vocational training and apprenticeships, yet this standard is the first formal recognition of this role. Nowadays, mentoring takes place in all parts of the Education and Training Sector (ETS) and staff-development contexts. Learning Mentors support learners of all ages, and all levels, to develop within a new work role.
These learners may be, for example, apprentices, trainees or new recruits (ranging from young entrants to new CEOs) in the workplace, or in any vocational learning environment. Learning Mentors, therefore, support the development of learners’ knowledge, skills and behaviours, throughout their programme, particularly in applying theoretical learning in practical work environments (and usually on a one-to-one, or small group, basis). They give practical, technical and/or pastoral support and guidance.
What You Will Learn: Level 1 Safeguarding qualification
- Effective practice in providing accurate and relevant vocational/pastoral advice and guidance.
- The roles of assessors, coaches or teachers in providing practical help with assessment processes and requirements.
- The mentor’s role in supporting the learner’s development and how to provide valid evidence of progress and achievement.
- The roles of workplace and education provider colleagues who contribute to learners fulfilling their action plans and
- Quality assurance requirements relating to the mentoring environment.
The Training Will Include:
- Face-to-face and/or remote workshops together with online learning
- 1:1 support from a Tutor who will visit your workplace
- Progress reviews are to be completed with your Tutor and line manager
- Development of a work-based portfolio to evidence learning
- End-point assessment (EPA)
- Functional Skills English and/or maths Level 2, if required.
Entry Requirements:
Individual employers may set any entry requirements which may include:
- A strong aspiration to support learners. (As a dual-professional)
- A qualification, at an appropriate level in the candidate’s vocational/subject specialism.
- Recent experience and knowledge relevant to the context of the mentoring role (e.g. current industry standards).
In order to complete the apprenticeship, you will need English and maths at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE grade 9-4), but if you don’t have these qualifications don’t let this stop you from undertaking the apprenticeship as we can help you gain the Level 2 requirement during your studies.
Duration:
12 months plus 3 months EPA
Professional Membership:
Not relevant to this Standard
