Course Summary

DCG offers a range of high-quality education programmes and works in partnership with the University of Derby.  Its Teacher Training provision was graded outstanding at its last Ofsted inspection.

Mentoring is – and has been for centuries – the foundation of vocational training and apprenticeship development. It is central to work-based learning provision, further, adult and higher education, offender learning and the voluntary sector.

Apprenticeships are expected to expand significantly, and this qualification will enhance your employment opportunities and employability.  We can tailor the learning to meet your job role and the needs of your employer.

What are the benefits for employers?

• The programme offers a work-based route to developing and qualifying mentors who work with learners and apprentices in a range of settings

• The role can actively promote learning in the workplace, and promote engagement and inclusion for learners in all settings

• For schools and organisations required to pay the Apprenticeship Levy, it offers a return on that levy and supports organisations to meet the Government target of employing apprentices

Entry requirements

• A Learning Mentor apprenticeship contract of a minimum of 18 months to support learning and development (12 months minimum plus end-point assessment)
• Evidence of an appropriate level qualification in your own subject-specialism
• Evidence of a Level 2 qualification in English Language
• A mentor within your organisation to support and develop you

Course Content

In order to evidence the Apprenticeship Standards and become an outstanding Learning Mentor who has a positive impact on apprentice or learner development, you will work towards a set of qualifications bespoke to your needs and the needs of your employer.  You will achieve:

• A Level 1 Award in Prevent and Safeguarding strategies, with a whole unit devoted to anti-radicalisation
• Level 2 Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT if you do not have these at entry (or their equivalent)
• End-point assessment to show you have evidenced the Apprenticeship Standards (conducted by an external end-point assessment centre) 

Depending on your role, your employer may also wish you to achieve:

• A Level 3 Award in Education and Training which will develop your skillset in delivering effective training to groups

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed through review cycles that allow you to develop and maintain an effective portfolio of evidence.  The portfolio allows you to show exemplar practice by demonstrating the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the apprenticeship standard.  This will be through developmental observations of your competency and professional discussions that allow you to demonstrate comprehension. The end-point assessment will consist of:

1. A showcase of exemplary work
2. A professional discussion informed by the showcase
3. Observations of practice as a mentor followed by questions and answers

You will have study time to work with your assessor one-to-one and will attend small group teaching workshops.  These will support you to prepare for end-point assessment which is conducted by an independent end-point assessment centre. 

Learning time is organised on a flexible basis to accommodate your employer’s needs and your own needs, although you will normally be required to attend College to achieve the Functional Skills qualifications. 

Are there any additional costs or specialist equipment required?

No

What can I do after this course?

• Secure a permanent position as a Learning Mentor or related role in the FE and Skills sector, in higher education, in schools or in a private sector organisation which employs apprentices
• Progress to a teaching or assessing qualification/role
• Progress to a Level 5 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (depending on your prior qualifications and role)

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