Apprenticeship training course

Learning mentor (level 3)

There are 9 training providers who offer this course.

Information about Learning mentor (level 3)

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

• Knowledge, skills and behaviours:
  View knowledge, skills and behaviours

  Knowledge

  • K1 Effective practice in providing accurate and relevant vocational/pastoral advice and guidance
  • K2 Effective questioning, active-listening and assertiveness techniques
  • K3 Learning programme requirements and the need to plan contextualised learning in authentic or realistic work settings with the learner support team
  • K4 The roles of assessors, coaches or teachers in providing practical help with assessment processes and requirements
  • K5 Who has a legitimate need to be kept informed of issues impacting on the learner’s well-being and progress
  • K6 The mentor’s role in supporting the learner’s development and how to provide valid evidence of progress and achievement
  • K7 Organisational and legal requirements for recording, storing and sharing information on learners’ progress, needs and welfare
  • K8 The roles of workplace and education provider colleagues who contribute to learners fulfilling their action plans
  • K9 How learners may become physically or psychologically at risk, and channels for reporting concerns
  • K10 Opportunities for continuing professional development
  • K11 Quality assurance requirements relating to the mentoring environment.

  Skills

  • S1 Advise, guide and supervise learners to acquire the most benefit from their learning programme
  • S2 Communicate and collaborate effectively and use effective questioning, listening and assertiveness skills
  • S3 Work with education providers and workplace colleagues to plan and implement structured and meaningful learning and work experience
  • S4 Liaise with assessors, coaches and/or teachers to facilitate formative and summative assessment of learners’ skills and knowledge
  • S5 Identify and refer issues relevant to learners’ progress and well-being, to education-providers and/or workplace colleagues
  • S6 Collaborate with the wider education support team to review learners’ progress and to provide evidence of progress and achievement
  • S7 Maintain appropriate records for the learning programme, complying with quality, confidentiality and data protection requirements
  • S8 Liaise with relevant colleagues to support the implementation of learners’ action plans
  • S9 Be vigilant in safeguarding learners and others in contact with them
  • S10 Maintain the currency of their vocational skills
  • S11 Comply with internal and external quality assurance requirements

  Behaviours

  • Promote an ethos of motivation, aspiration and a passion for learning
  • Operate at all times to ethical and legal standards and within professional boundaries
  • Value equality and diversity and work with others to improve equality of opportunity and inclusion
  • Be resilient and adaptable when dealing with challenge and change, maintaining focus and self-control
  • Demonstrate, encourage and expect mutual respect in all professional contexts
• Apprenticeship category (sector): Education and early years
• Qualification level: 3; Equal to A level
• Course duration: 12 months
• Funding: £5,000 ; Maximum government funding for ; apprenticeship training and assessment costs.
• Job titles include:
  • Learning mentor

View more information about Learning mentor (level 3) from the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.