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Learning & Skills Mentor – Level 4 Apprenticeship

Course Overview

Course Type:

Apprenticeship

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Available at Fareham tagFareham
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Course Area:

Early Years & Education

Course Duration:

12-15 Months

Available at:

Available at Fareham tagFareham
Available at Southampton tagSouthampton
Available at Eastleigh tagEastleigh

The Course in Detail

Do you aspire to support individuals and groups with their learning and development towards agreed goals?

You will do this by working within ethical and legal frameworks to ensure a high standard of mentoring practice. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders to inclusively meet the individual needs of the mentee. You will work in a variety of locations and environments where mentoring activity may be undertaken face to face or remotely. In your daily work, you may interact with other professionals at any level of seniority in the organisation and the sector, such as: supervisors, managers, trainees, other experienced practitioners and where necessary, internal/external professionals to support meeting the individual mentee needs.

You will be responsible for the mentor relationship with the mentee working within ethical and legal frameworks and organisational boundaries to support the progression of the mentee. This apprenticeship standard covers the core skills, knowledge and behaviours to demonstrate competency of a Learning & Skills Mentor and covers key requirements to include:

  • Plan, conduct and record mentoring activities to support the progression of the mentee working within legal and ethical frameworks, including confidentiality and safeguarding
  • Use strategies to establish and maintain expectations and boundaries of mentoring contract, including recognising starting points of mentee, agreed development needs, and potential barriers to development
  • Select and use mentoring models, tools and techniques to support mentee to make desired changes, demonstrating responsiveness to the individual mentee needs
  • Provide support to the mentee providing information, advice and guidance, working within own professional boundaries and recognising requirements for referral to other professional services where required

You will develop your skills, knowledge and behaviours through on and off-the-job training and are expected to attend College for pre-arranged masterclasses.

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

You will need to have relevant employment, and entry is subject to interview and assessment.

GCSE English and maths grade 4/C or above (or Level 2 functional skills) are preferred.

This Could Lead to

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you will have the skills to work as a Learning & Skills Mentor and progress to further opportunities in the Education sector, which could include the Level 5 Learning & Skills Teacher Apprenticeship.

 

Assessment

Your progress will be continuously monitored and supported by a Professional Trainer.

Depending on the standard, we assess your competence through various methods, such as practical exams, assignments, interviews, project work, presentations or observations and we will also evaluate your portfolio of evidence, which documents your learning and progress throughout your apprenticeship with us.

The apprenticeship end-point assessment is the final evaluation stage of your apprenticeship programme. It's designed to determine whether you have achieved the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to meet the apprenticeship standard and perform the job role independently.

Successful completion of the end-point assessment is required to receive certification.

Availability & Enrolment

College Life & Student Support Services

College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.

Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.

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