Mentoring is the foundation of vocational training and apprenticeships and takes place in all parts of the education and training sector and staff-development contexts.
Learning mentors support learners of all ages, and all levels, to develop within a new work role. The learners may be apprentices, trainees or new recruits (ranging from young entrants, to new CEOs) in the workplace, or in any vocational learning environment.
They 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) - and give practical, technical and/or pastoral support and guidance.
Learning mentors will have sector-specific experience and qualifications, as determined by their employer or professional body, which they use to guide and advise those who are less experienced and new to a work role. They are therefore a 'dual professional' having both up-to-date knowledge and skills in a specialist vocational or subject area, together with the generic skills necessary to support learners.
They collaborate closely with colleagues, other education and training sector professionals, employers and/or human resource colleagues to meet learners' needs and help them to achieve their potential.
GCSE 9(A*) -3(D) in maths and English or equivalent
CORE KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND BEHAVIOUR REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE
Apprentices will develop knowledge of:
SKILLS
Apprentices will gain skills in how to:
BEHAVIOURS
Apprentices will demonstrate the following behaviours:
Throughout the programme the apprentice will receive expert training from highly qualified staff.
A qualified assessor will provide an induction and regular workplace assessments
Completion of the programme will enable the apprentice to act as a learning mentor and/or progress further within their vocation specialism and/or into roles involving the assessment and coaching of vocational learners. They may also be eligible to progress onto a full teaching role within an education and training provider organisation.
02/09/2024
Full Time Programme Component