Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring

This online coaching and mentoring course equips you with the essential knowledge, skills, and understanding to coach and mentor others. It is suitable for people who are teaching, coaching or training, and/or who need to be able to coach and mentor individuals in a range of settings including on-the-job training in a training company, F.E. College, Adult Learning Service or a company’s internal training department. It is also suitable for adults who want to diversify into coaching and mentoring on a part-time basis.

Through practical, taught online sessions, you will develop your coaching and mentoring skills, increasing your confidence and ability to make a positive impact and support other learners in a coaching and mentoring capacity. You must be occupationally competent in the vocational area in which you are providing coaching and mentoring.

Whether you are new to coaching and mentoring or have experience, this qualification will enhance your expertise. It is ideal as a starting point for your career in coaching and mentoring.

This certificate in coaching and mentoring offers you the chance to develop practical and in-demand coaching and mentoring skills that will enhance your professional profile and support your career progression.

You will learn in a supportive online environment led by experienced tutors, gaining valuable techniques and insights that you can apply directly in your workplace. Completing this course will help you grow personally and contribute meaningfully and confidently to the development of others in your organisation.

On this live online course, you will learn what it takes to be an effective coach and mentor, gaining a clear understanding of how coaching and mentoring operate, and how to engage others in the learning and development process.

You will prepare for coaching and mentoring roles by applying recognised coaching and mentoring models, and the essential tools and techniques to support the coaching and mentoring processes.

The course provides opportunities to practise your skills through supervised coaching and mentoring sessions, allowing you to reflect on and analyse your performance to continuously improve.

Live online sessions run fortnightly between 5.30pm – 8.30pm, with support from your tutor and tutorials in between sessions as and when required. There will also be blended learning activities for approx. 2-3 hours in between sessions.

The five mandatory units you will undertake are:

• Understanding Mentoring
• Mentoring Practice
• Engage Others in the Learning and Development Process
• Preparing for the Coaching Role
• Coaching Skills.

Successful completion of this course provides a valuable opportunity for progression to the City and Guilds Level 3 Award in Education and Training, the City and Guilds Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement, or the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring.

These qualifications not only deepen your expertise but also significantly enhance your CV, making you a highly competitive candidate in the coaching and mentoring field. With these credentials, you'll be well-positioned for career advancement, whether you're aiming for a leadership role, expanding your professional practice, or exploring new career opportunities.

The teachers on this course are experts in their field and have excellent links with industry professionals. Students will benefit from these partnerships and networking opportunities with guest speakers.

We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a Wellbeing Team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed.

Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college. For further information about student support, please visit: https://www.wvr.ac.uk/college-life/student-support/ 

Warrington & Vale Royal College offers a range of flexible learning opportunities to students. Professional qualifications are supported through digital virtual learning environments and digital learning tools. Our tutors are highly experienced and skilled in their specialist professional sectors and enhance the courses they teach on with their excellent industry links.

You must be aged 18 or over and be able to meet the assessment requirements of the qualification. This includes having access to people to engage with for coaching and mentoring, and providing evidence of this within your portfolio, alongside your other assessed knowledge work.

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements to study on this course, a course discussion is required to ensure you are suitable to study at this level. You should also be proficient in the use of the English Language and must be occupationally competent in the vocational area in which you are providing coaching and mentoring.

If English is your second language, you will need to have achieved at least Level 1 ESOL in order to be able to undertake this course. Basic digital skills are required, and you should be able to use email, access learning platforms, and submit assignments electronically. Regular access to a computer, tablet, or smartphone with a stable internet connection is essential.

Students aged 19+ studying on a Level 3 qualification may be eligible to apply for an Advanced Learner Loan. For financial support information and enquiries, please visit: https://www.wvr.ac.uk/higher-education/higher-education-help-finances/ 

For personalised advice and guidance, please contact our Learner Services Team on 01925 494 400 or learner.services@wvr.ac.uk for more information.

There are no additional costs associated with this course.