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Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring

Level 3 Award in Coaching & Mentoring?

The Award in Coaching and Mentoring is intended for those who are required to enhance the principles, skills and impact of coaching and mentoring and will develop expertise in coaching and mentoring for individual and team needs. It is suitable for those prior to or in employment who wish to develop their understanding of coaching and mentoring.

Our five-day ACM programme is accredited by TQUK, following their Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring - Qualification Specification. This Qualification was developed in conjunction with Essential Teaching UK.

The qualification is suitable for:

  • individuals who are not currently coaching or mentoring
  • individuals who are currently coaching or mentoring
  • individuals currently working as a learner mentor or classroom coach who wish to achieve a coaching and mentoring qualification

Modules / Programme of Study:

The ACM programme comprises of one mandatory core module with five sections (6 Credits).

  • Section One: Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring
  • Section Two: Understand the principles of coaching and mentoring
  • Section Three: Understand the skills required of a coach or mentor
  • Section Four: Understand how to identify client goals & outcomes
  • Section Five: Understand the impact of coaching and mentoring on individual, team and organisational performance.

Coaching and Mentoring Practice

The qualification requires no coaching or mentoring practice, however, we encourage all learners to utilise our coaching and mentoring practice log to develop their reflective practice.

Total qualification time

The qualification is 5 credits which equals a total qualification time of 50 hours.

Guided learning hours

There will be a minimum of 36 guided learning hours. Learners are expected to study and complete aspects of their online portfolio in their own time. This additional time is expected to be approximately 14 hours.

Assessment

An online portfolio of evidence, including assignments, coaching and mentoring practice log, and evidence of coaching and mentoring knowledge, skills and behaviours.

Entry Requirements

Learners must meet the following minimum criteria:

  • 18 years of age and above
  • There are no specific entry requirements and learners do not need to have coaching and mentoring practice hours to commence the qualification.
  • Do not have a criminal background which prevents them from working as a learner mentor with young people or vulnerable adults. There may be a requirement by the employer for learners to be checked by the disclosure and barring service. The learner is responsible for seeking advice from their employer regarding this.

Delivery & Prices

Delivery Induction Classroom Days Supported Sessions Recorded Session Feedback / Support Coaching & Mentoring Practice Resources
Live Virtual Classroom Day 1 5 0 Yes Unlimited (Virtual / Email / Learning Platform) Informal Practice Log Yes
Teacher Supported Sessions 1 hour 0 3 (1 hour) Yes Unlimited (Virtual / Email / Learning Platform) Informal Practice Log Yes
Online Self Study 1 hour 0 0 No Unlimited (Email / Learning Platform) Informal Practice Log Yes

Live Virtual Classroom: £999.95 inc VAT

Teacher Supported Sessions: £899.95 inc VAT

Self study: £699.95 inc VAT

Group package (Live Virtual Classroom or In-House): A 10% discount is available for groups of 8 or more learners.

Enrolment

This programme is designed for individuals who may be already working in a teaching, coaching, mentoring or support role or may use the qualification as part of progression to a role such as learner mentor, classroom coach or teacher coach.

It is designed for both schools and colleges and covers the generic coaching and mentoring knowledge, skills and behaviours that are required to become an effective learner coach or mentor.

To join our next Live Virtual Classroom programme

To start now, and start your Teacher Supported Sessions or Self Study

Certification

Learners will achieve the nationally recognised RQF approved:

TQUK Level 3 Award in Coaching & Mentoring.

We are very proud to be a platinum approved centre and have direct claim status with our awarding body TQUK, resulting in certificates being awarded within 10 working days of portfolio completion.

Progression

Successful learners can progress to other continuous professional development such as:

  • TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Coaching & Mentoring
  • TQUK Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training
  • TQUK Level 5 Diploma in Teaching (FE&S)