Learning and Skills Mentor

The Learning and Skills Mentor Level 4 Apprenticeship is designed for those passionate about fostering growth and development in others. This apprenticeship covers an array of pertinent topics such as mentoring methodologies, effective communication techniques, understanding learner needs, and creating conducive environments for growth.

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, apprentices will have a high standard of mentoring to support individuals and groups. They will be proficient in guiding learners in diverse settings, adeptly addressing individual needs, and ensuring their mentees attain their maximum potential.

As a Learning and Skills Mentor, they will be at the heart of individual growth stories, leveraging their expertise to shape, guide, and inspire learners. With the industry-oriented curriculum of this apprenticeship, they will be well-prepared to move into more specialised roles or delve into the broader realms of learning and development or coaching through the apprenticeship progression routes we offer, continually expanding their horizons and making impactful contributions to the world of education and personal development.

All apprenticeship standards cover three overall sections, these being Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours. Each of these areas is associated with a specific standard and covers topics that are relevant to that industry and profession. The core topics covered for the Learning & Skills Mentor Level 4 apprenticeship are below.

Knowledge

Roles and Responsibilities of a Mentor
Managing a Mentoring Contract
How to Plan for Mentoring Sessions and Review and Revise Action Plans
Mentoring Theory and Models
Organisational and Legal Requirements for Recording, Storing and Sharing Personal Information
Strategies to Assess Starting Points of the Mentee
Methods of Communication
Questioning and Listening Techniques
Methods for Providing Feedback
The Impact of their own Values, Beliefs and Behaviours on Mentoring Practice
How to Provide Accurate and Relevant Vocational/Pastoral Advice and Guidance to meet Mentee Needs
Opportunities for Continuing Professional Development

Skills

Conduct Mentoring Sessions
Implement Established Mentoring Tools and Techniques
Maintain Records of Mentoring Practice
Assess and Review Progress and Achievement
Maintain Mentoring Relationships
Use Questioning Techniques to encourage Reflection and Progression
Inform, Advise and Guide the Mentee to Support Development
Apply Theories and Models of Evaluation and Reflection to Support Mentee Development
Monitor and Reflect on Own Mentoring Practice
Apply Evidence Based Mentoring Practice informed by Own Research

Behaviours

Demonstrate and Promote Sustainable Practices with Mentee
Work to Ethical and Legal Standards within Professional Boundaries
Be Resilient and Adaptable when Dealing with Challenge and Change, Maintaining Focus and Self-control
Demonstrate and Encourage Mutual Respect
Committed to Improving their Own Professional Practice in Relation to Mentoring

The training is a blended learning delivery model, which occurs on the job during working hours. A structured learning and assessment plan is put in place to test core components of the course along the way.

This consists of:

1-to-1 monthly meeting: Approx. two hours with a GLP Trainer (face-to-face or telephone)
Online learning courses and/or group sessions
Building an electronic portfolio of work-related evidence
Maths and English Level 2 (if not previously achieved)
6 hours a week spent working towards your apprenticeship.
End Point Assessment by an external examiner to complete the qualification, consisting of a resourcing project assignment and a professional discussion

To achieve the qualification, within which you can either get a result of Pass, Distinction or Fail, you will be assessed both throughout the period of your apprenticeships, as well as in the final stages with an End Point Assessment (EPA).

End Point Assessment:

The EPA period will only start once the employer is satisfied that the apprentice is consistently working at or above the level set out in the occupational standard.

In addition, the apprentice must have completed the following gateway requirements prior to beginning EPA:

· Functional Skills Qualification (if required to do so).

The End Point Assessment process which typically takes 3 months, consists of two components:

Observation with questioning

The assessor will observe you carrying out your day-to-day activities in your workplace and ask questions about the processes you follow/actions that you take.

Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio of Evidence

Throughout your apprenticeship, you will gather evidence and information that forms your portfolio, and this will be used for your professional discussion. This discussion/interview with your assessor allows you to showcase everything you have learned over the course of the programme.

The combined score of these two methods will provide the final grade for the apprenticeship.

APPRENTICESHIP

Learning and Skills Mentor

Supporting learners of all ages, and all levels, to develop within a new work role.

Level

4

Duration

12+ months

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