2. How can this qualification prepare you for
supporting others?
This will give you a brief introduction to the mentoring role
with one unit covering:
What is a “mentor” and a “mentee”
Different types of mentoring
The skills needed in this type of role
Communication and the effects of this on the mentoring
relationship
The advantages and disadvantages of mentoring to both the
mentor and mentee
The reasons for mentoring agreements
The difference between formal and informal agreements
Situations where mentors may require support, and who could
provide this
3. The Benefits of mentoring others
Support your own self development
Gain satisfaction from helping others
Improve your confidence
Develop communication skills
Improve questioning and listening techniques
Progress within your role
4. How will I gain this qualification?
You will follow an online course with activities, quizzes and
slides to help you gain an awareness of the topics.
You will then complete assessments to check you learning
and complete the workbook attached at the end to show
what you have learnt.
This will be sent to an assessor who will check it and give
you supportive feedback.
5. Progression
From this qualification – if your tutor feels you
are suitable, you could then progress to the
Level 2 Mentoring qualification currently
planned as a course delivered within your
community
