This document discusses the importance of mentoring in the workplace. It outlines that learning at work is a three-way partnership between the teacher, learner, and employer. The employer plays a key role in providing on-the-job training and a mentor to help the learner apply their skills and knowledge. An individual training plan and learning agreement should be established between the learner, employer, and trainer to formalize the arrangement and ensure the learner's goals are supported.

1. Learning at Work The Role of Mentoring at Work

2. Purpose of this presentation To confirm the importance of the employer in the three way partnership. To explore the role of the workplace supervisor To identify the benefits and skills of mentoring in the work place To agree an Individual Training Plan for each supervisor

3. Consider your own education/ training: How has the teacher changed? How has the student changed? How has learning changed? Write down 5 statements for each bullet point

4. Why is learning changing? Life is faster/ more distraction Concentration is different/ learners want an instant fix There is a lot of informal learning Work/ life mix Information is very easy to gain – google it! More pressure – more choice There isn’t a job for life

5. Learning at work is a three way partnership

6. Learning at Work Teacher Didactic Teacher Centred Learner Teacher as facilitator Learner Centred Dependant Independent Learner No involvement Employer as Coach/ Mentor Traditional Classroom Based with work experience Work based learning with skill and knowledge development Employer

7. Learning in partnership Teacher Deliverer Facilitator Directed learner Self Directed Employer No involvement Mentor

8. Learning in partnership Teacher Deliverer Facilitator Directed learner Self Directed Employer No involvement Mentor

9. Learning in partnership Teacher Deliverer Facilitator Directed learner Self Directed Employer No involvement Mentor

10. Learning in partnership Teacher Deliverer Facilitator Directed learner Self Directed Employer No involvement Mentor Everyone is at different stages of the journey

11. Advantages of work place Experience the reality of work Apply knowledge and skills Allows repetition and consolidation of skills Is an individual journey through negotiation with learner/ employer

12. Formalising the arrangement

13. A Learning Agreement Learner Employer Trainer

14. A Learning Agreement I will: Act in a responsible and professional manner Carry out the responsibilities and comply with company regulations Liaise with my employer and trainer regarding my learning goals Learner Employer Trainer

15. A Learning Agreement We will: Provide safe working conditions and systems. Provide opportunites for skill development and practice Support the learner to achieve their goals Give feedback to learner and trainer. Learner Employer Trainer

16. A Learning Agreement We will: Ensure the placement meets the needs of the learner and employer Monitor opportunites for skill development and practice Liaise with the learner/ employer regarding the learning goals Monitor feedback to learner and trainer. Learner Employer Trainer

17. Role of the Mentor What do you see as the benefits of a mentor to: The learner The supervisor The business Write down 5 statements for each bullet point

18. What is the difference? Consider, the following and define what makes the difference between the roles: Mentor Coach Tutor Teacher

19. Skills required by the Supervisor Discussion What are the skills that you will require to support a learner in the workplace?

20. Issues about mentoring Is it a line manager? Is it someone in the learner’s team? How is it formally recognised by the company?

21. Assessment A learner’s work is stored in a working portfolio known as their Portfolio of Evidence.

22. Portfolio of Evidence A method of gathering evidence of work experience or practice. Evidence can be assessed against qualification criteria and standards. Can be accredited with similar recognition as other formal qualifications. Can be used as a learning tool to develop skills and knowledge through “learning by doing”

23. Portfolio of Evidence Evidence could include: Observation Records Witness Testimonies Professional Discussions Artefacts (photos/video/products) Case Histories and Studies Projects/ Assignments

24. How can you help? Show Interest in learner Sign diaries/ work records Provide information/ data for projects Discuss, give comments on project work Provide constructive feedback on performance Encourage learner to reflect on performance Make valued judgements against standards Assess learner’s competency Where do you sit in the following diagram?

25. Summary Learning at work needs a structured approach between learner/ employer and training provider A portfolio of evidence is a way of gathering evidence of work The employer can help the learner to achieve their learning goals

26. The Future Complete a Training Needs Analysis and identify where support can be given to you to make you more effective as a mentor

27. Individual Support Understanding Apprenticeships Understanding Learners Assessing Learners Role of the Mentor Effective Mentoring A choice of modules will be selected and agreed for one-to-one support

28. Thank you