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Level 1 Mentoring Skills Course in Telford

CostFREE
Duration10 hours
LevelLevel 1
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyAim Awards awarding body
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About this course

Level 1 Mentoring Skills Course in Telford. Classes run at Learn Telford, part-time during the day. The course is free if you earn below £25,750 a year (evidence required). If you earn above that, fees may apply. You'll need to be aged 19 or over to enrol. The course takes around 10 hours in total, making it manageable alongside other commitments. You'll develop the skills to mentor young people, covering the core knowledge and approaches used in mentoring roles. There are no formal entry requirements. You'll complete a short assessment at the start to confirm the course is the right level for you.

Who this course is for

This accredited course is intended as a first step for people who want to volunteer or are interested to work as a Mentor. The course will offer you an opportunity to gain a Level 1 Award in Mentoring Skills for Working with Young People (AIM Qualification).   As this is an accredited level 1 course, at the start of the session the tutor will ask you to complete a short assessment to ensure that the course is appropriate for you. Due to the course content, you will need a sufficient understanding of English to complete this qualification.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements. You'll have a short assessment before you start to see which is the right level of course for you

The course is free if you are: Unemployed or you are employed and earn less than £25,750 annual gross salary

Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August of the Academic Year for which they are enrolling

What you will learn

  • You'll understand what mentoring is and how it differs from other support roles.
  • You'll explore the key skills and qualities needed to mentor young people effectively.
  • You'll learn how to build trust and maintain appropriate boundaries with young people.
  • You'll develop an awareness of safeguarding responsibilities in a mentoring context.
  • You'll practise communication techniques suited to working with young people.
  • You'll reflect on your own values and how they influence your approach to mentoring.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Learn Telford. Teaching is delivered face to face, with group discussion and practical activities. Assessment is carried out during the course. A short initial assessment at the start confirms the course is appropriate for you. The tutor will guide you through the content across the 10 hours of study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Learn Telford will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Youth support worker: supporting young people in community or education settings.
  • Mentor: one-to-one support for young people in schools, charities, or youth clubs.
  • Volunteer mentor: entry-level volunteering with young people's organisations.
  • Learning mentor: supporting pupils with barriers to learning in school settings.
  • Youth worker: working with young people in structured programmes and activities.

What you could study next

  • Level 2 Award or Certificate in Supporting Teaching and Learning: useful if you want to move into school-based mentoring or learning support roles.
  • Level 2 Certificate in Youth Work Practice: a natural next step if you want to develop a career as a youth worker.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: relevant if you want to move into a training or facilitation role working with young people or adults.
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