Learning and Skills Mentor Apprenticeship

This learning and skills mentor programme gives these mentors the framework and tools they need to share this expertise with others.

A mentor is someone who is expert at what they do within their organisation and possesses a passion for their industry as a whole. This learning and skills mentor programme gives these mentors the framework and tools they need to share this expertise with others.

Employers will set their own entry requirements in order to start on this apprenticeship.

12 months + EPA

On completion, successful learners will be equipped to share their expertise professionally and ethically with others in their organisation. They will be competent, qualified mentors in formal mentoring programmes and skilled guides in informal situations where navigating how the organisation works and what it values will improve engagement, retention and productivity.

Levy Payers – £5,000

Non Levy Payers – £300 + VAT

Level 4

If the employee does not have maths and English GCSE passes at grade 4 or above, they
will need to pass maths and English Level 2 during their apprenticeship.

The end-point assessment (EPA) includes:

■ Observation with questioning
■ Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

Together with the apprentice, a personal learning and development plan will be agreed, setting a timetable of learning activities in preparation for the end-point assessment.
The Vocational Trainer will meet with the apprentice regularly either online or face-toface
to complete and review assessments, provide further coaching where required and agree the next steps of learning.