Delivered by our partners at NITE (National Institute of Teaching and Education).
About this course
Leading to the Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (Schools & Colleges) qualification, this practical, evidence-based course is beneficial for those who want to develop their skills to actively listen, provide feedback and use coaching and mentoring to advance performance. The course is mapped to the Institute of Leadership & Management Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring, and as a result of undertaking the apprenticeship, an additional qualification will also be achieved.
The content is designed to strengthen your understanding of how the organisational context can affect both coaching and mentoring. It allows for the planning, delivery and review of those you will coach and mentor.
The course acts to both reward and recognise you for undertaking this important role within your school/ college, in supporting those new to teaching, or undertaking teacher training.
Who is this course for?
Learners wishing to develop their skills to actively listen, provide feedback and use coaching and mentoring to advance performance.
What are the entry requirements?
- Grade 4 (C Grade) or above in GCSE Maths and English
- The applicant must have the opportunity to be engaged in a coaching relationship and display the behavioural attributes required of a coach, such as trust and integrity.
- As part of the apprenticeship, you will be supported by your employer to undertake ‘off the job’ activities to successfully progress with the course. This time permits you to study, complete tasks and meet with your University Tutors to support you in completing the required assessments.
- Comprehensive 15-month course focusing on the development of the professional knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be an effective coach and mentor.
- Funded by the Apprenticeship Levy, and therefore, an effective and economic way to support professional development within your school/college
- Developed to work around your role, and course materials can be accessed when you have the time to commit to study.
- Develops coaching and mentoring skills to meet the requirements of the Initial Teacher Training and Early Career Frameworks.
- Supports best-practice in early career development in your school or college.
- In-school training allows study to be tailored to the needs and ethos of the school or college.
- Support from experienced University Tutors, in developing your portfolio, assessments and progress in the workplace.
Qualification
Successful achievement of three units will provide you with the professional qualification of: ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching & Mentoring.
Each of the three units are delivered and assessed before undertaking the next unit. This allows you to progressively achieve and understand your success as you continue. As part of the programme you will receive regular coaching sessions and be observed mentoring/ coaching. In addition, you are required to undertake a minimum of 20 hours formal coaching or mentoring with a number of appropriate individuals.
- Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context
- Undertaking Effective Coaching or Mentoring within an Organisational Context
- Reviewing Own Ability as a Coach or Mentor within an Organisational Context
UK & International student fees
We offer a range of financing packages and our qualification fees are competitively priced. Please register your interest to find out more.
