Learning and Skills Mentor Level 4 Apprenticeship
Subject: Coaching and Mentoring
The Learning and Skills Mentor Level 4 Apprenticeship qualification is designed for those in a role where they support others to develop themselves through training and development.
The purpose of the learning and skills mentor occupation is to support individuals and groups with their learning and development towards agreed goals. They will do this by working within ethical and legal frameworks to ensure a high standard of mentoring practice. They will work collaboratively with stakeholders to inclusively meet the individual needs of the mentee. They will be committed to their own professional development and reflective practice as a mentor and within their sector.
They will typically work in an environment in their organisation where they are the knowledgeable other. They will work in a variety of locations and environments where mentoring activity may be undertaken face to face or remotely.
In their daily work, an employee in this occupation 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.
This programme will strengthen your understanding of how mentoring works in an organisational context and teach you how to plan and deliver learning and skills mentoring to others.
You will study via online learning; outside of this you will be learning on-the-job gaining valuable learning and skills mentoring skills in a real life setting.
CAW Business School has a well-earned reputation for excellence; delivering quality training and education and employer support. As an apprentice you will benefit from:
- Tuition, support and assessment provided in college, online and via email and telephone contact
- Access to our unique Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) and extensive eLibrary resources
Key Facts
- Attendance: Online with remote support from dedicated personal tutor
- Duration: 18 months (a minimum of six hours per week must be spent undertaking off-the-job training).
- Next start dates: This apprenticeship can be started at any time.
- Location: Virtual delivery, no physical college attendance is required.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements however a good standard of English and Maths is required. If you don't already hold certificates evidencing English and Maths at Level 2 or equivalent will need to complete Functional Skills.
You will need to be living and working in England in a suitable role, earning at least the National Minimum Wage for Apprentices. To complete this apprenticeship within 18 months you will need to be working for a minimum of 30 hours per week, if you are working less than 30 hours a week the length of your apprenticeship will be extended depending on your working hours.
If you have a level 4 (or above) qualification in a similar subject you may not be able to undertake this apprenticeship, in which case you may wish to consider undertaking the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring as a standalone qualification or alternatively you could undertake the Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship.
International qualifications
Students with foreign qualifications are required to have their certificates translated using a UK ENIC Statement. More information about how to apply, how it works and prices can be found on the UK ENIC’s website here.
Course Content
This apprenticeship consists of the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to develop the mentoring skills needed to support others in their training and development.
Knowledge
The knowledge gained will provide the opportunity to improve both mentoring skills and the understanding of how to support others to develop themselves in an organisational context:
- Roles and responsibilities of a mentor
- Professional boundaries, ethical requirements
- Manage a mentoring contract
- Mentoring theories and models
- Building mentoring relationships
- Communication
- Listening skills and techniques
- Giving advice and points of referral
- Theories and models of reflection
- Giving feedback
Skills and Behaviours
Transferrable skills and behaviours will be gained to provide the confidence for the knowledge to be applied:
- Carrying out mentoring activities
- Keeping appropriate records
- Putting all aspects within the knowledge section in to practice during mentoring activities
- Demonstrating respect and resilience throughout role
Assessment
An End Point Assessment will be required to achieve the apprenticeship. This consists of the following:
Observation - with questions and answers
Professional Discussion - supported by a portfolio of evidence to demonstrate learned knowledge, skills and behaviours
Portfolio of Evidence - your personal tutor will help you identify suitable evidence to include
Unless exempt Level 2 Functional Skills are assessed via online examinations and practical assessments.
Course Fees
Apprenticeship course fees are payable by the employer.
Fees are dependent upon the size of the organisation you are employed in as this will impact if your employer is a levy payer, or a non-levy payer.
Course fees for Apprenticeship Levy Payers
Levy payers in England will pay the full apprenticeship amount of £5,000 using their digital account.
Course fees for Non-Levy Payers
Non-levy paying employers in England are required to contribute 5% (£250 in one payment) towards the cost of the apprenticeship provided they use their digital account to process the claim for 95% funding available.
Fees are fully inclusive of End Point Assessment (EPA) fees, however, if a student needs to re-sit an exam, re-sit fees will be payable.
* These are current figures and may be subject to change. The differences in course fees reflect the level of funding that is available as a result of government policies and priorities. These may be as a result of age, employment status, previous education achievements, or location for example, and are outside the control of CAW Business School.
What Next?
The Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship can lead to employment in a variety of roles, such as a TAQA Assessor, teacher or a professional coach.
Testimonials
What our Business School students say:
“I have enjoyed learning new skills and applying some of these to my current job”
“The tutors are very helpful and supportive and provide me with regular reviews on my progress”
“The course fits around my everyday work making this easy to complete”
“The tutors are extremely helpful and always manage to find time to provide support and answer any queries”
