Learning & Skills Mentor Level 4

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Course Overview

Learning and Skills Mentors help individuals and groups achieve their learning and development goals. They work ethically and inclusively, guiding mentees through challenges, supporting progression, and maintaining best practice. This role exists across every sector where training and development are required, from healthcare and education to technology and construction.

Who Is This For?

This apprenticeship is ideal if you want to:

  • Mentor others in their learning and career development.

  • Share your experience as a knowledgeable professional.

  • Work across different sectors where training and growth are key.

  • Build strong, ethical mentoring relationships that support real progress.

What You’ll Learn

You’ll gain the knowledge, skills, and behaviours to:

  • Build and maintain ethical, supportive mentoring relationships.

  • Guide mentees towards self-defined goals and progression.

  • Work collaboratively with stakeholders to meet learner needs.

  • Adapt mentoring approaches for individuals and groups.

  • Reflect on your own practice and maintain professional development.

  • Ensure mentoring activities align with organisational and legal frameworks.

Typical Job Roles

  • Academic Mentor

  • Learning Mentor

  • Occupational Mentor

  • Technical Mentor

  • Training Mentor

  • Tutor

  • Vocational Mentor

How You’ll Work

Learning and Skills Mentors:

  • Work one-to-one or with groups, face-to-face or remotely.

  • Support mentees across sectors, industries, and professional levels.

  • Collaborate with supervisors, managers, and other practitioners.

  • Manage their workload independently, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

Key Skills You’ll Develop

  • Mentoring practice and relationship building

  • Goal setting and progression support

  • Inclusive and ethical mentoring approaches

  • Reflective practice and professional development

  • Communication across teams and stakeholders

Why Choose This Course?

Learning and Skills Mentors are essential in every sector. This apprenticeship equips you with the expertise to support others, develop best practice mentoring, and ensure learning leads to lasting progress.

Apprenticeship Details

  • Level: 4

  • Duration: 12 months training + 3 months EPA

  • Entry requirements: English and Maths (to be completed if not already achieved)

  • Assessment methods:

    • Observation with questions (2 hours + 5 questions)

    • Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio (60 mins + 8 questions)

  • Grading: Fail, Pass, Merit, Distinction
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