1st4Sport Level 3 Award in Workforce Mentoring
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About
1st4Sport Level 3 Award in Workforce Mentoring
This qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the principles and practice of mentoring workforce (paid or voluntary workforce).
Course description
This qualification is designed to provide learners with an introduction to the principles and practice of mentoring workforce (paid or voluntary workforce).
Who is the course for?
The qualification is designed for individuals who currently have responsibilities within their job role of mentoring colleagues or workforce from other organisations, or individuals who want to enter into the mentoring workforce. The qualification is recognised by UK Coaching and National Governing Bodies of Sport for mentors working with UK Coach Education workforce.
What's the value of the course?
The knowledge and skills gained from this qualification will allow learners to qualify in any sector they have occupational competence in. It is also an ideal opportunity for learners to become formally recognised for their experience in mentoring in sport. Successful learners are eligible to seek employment in appropriate paid or voluntary roles involving workforce mentoring.
Learner eligibility
Learners must:
•Be at least 18 years of age
•Be appropriately identified
•Be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing)
•have the support of an organisation which will give access to two members of their workforce (paid or voluntary roles) to be mentored over a minimum of three months each, and an appropriate supervisor for the trainee mentor. The mentees can be from different organisations if necessary
Assessment
To achieve the qualification, learners are required to
•an appropriate understanding of the knowledge in the units and the theory underpinning workforce mentoring, which will be assessed via performance, tasks and assignments
•a record of the mentoring agreements for two mentees
•conduct initial assessment of mentee needs, for two mentees
•plan, conduct, record and review four workforce mentoring interventions, two for each mentee. At least one face to face intervention must be conducted for each mentee, one of which must be observed by an assessor for a minimum of 20 minutes
Please be aware that all assessments undertaken by the trainee mentor (learner) must be in the work environment and not simulated
Assessor Criteria
Due to the assessment requirements for this qualification, learners need to be observed in their own environment. Learners are welcome to source their own assessors (that meet the assessor criteria). Alternatively, we can support in sourcing an appropriately qualified assessor. If the latter option is chosen, a fee will apply. Please contact us for further information.
Format / duration
The course has a flexible delivery model. In order to meet qualification requirements, this qualification involves two days of face to face tutored delivery, a virtual tutored session and completion of portfolio tasks which includes mentoring interventions.
Progression opportunities
Holders of this award can progress to other 1st4sport Education and Training Suite qualifications, or other higher level Coaching and/mentoring qualifications.
Payment plans
Payment plans are available for this course. Please contact education@sportstructures.com for further information
Would you like further information?
This course can also be delivered to specific groups and organisations. Please email us at education@sportstructures.com