This course introduces the principles and practice of mentoring paid and voluntary members of the workforce. You will learn how to agree a mentoring relationship, plan and deliver mentoring activities, review progress and measure success.
Alongside live online sessions, you will apply your learning through mentoring activities with two mentees and produce a portfolio of evidence.
1st4sport qualification
A Level 3 award focused on mentoring people across the sport and physical activity workforce.
Who is the course for?
Mentor people in your workforce
01
Line managers
People supporting colleagues' development as part of their role.
02
Volunteer coordinators
People mentoring volunteers and helping them grow in confidence.
03
Cross-organisation mentors
People mentoring members of another organisation's workforce.
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Aspiring mentors
People preparing to take on a workforce mentoring role.
Check the requirements of the organisation you intend to mentor for before booking.
Find out more
See the course in action
How it works
Plan, mentor and reflect
Learn the principles of mentoring online, then work with two mentees in your own setting and record your practice.
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Attend the online sessions
Explore mentoring approaches with an experienced tutor.
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Agree goals with two mentees
Identify each person's needs and set out a mentoring agreement.
03
Deliver and review mentoring
Carry out four interventions and reflect on their impact.
Before you book
Entry requirements
Be at least 18 years old and provide appropriate identification.
Be able to communicate effectively in English, including listening, speaking, reading and writing.
Hold an assessing qualification.
Have access to at least two mentees with defined development goals.
Support during your course
Tell us about any support needs when you book. We will contact you before the course starts to discuss how we can help.
Online classroom
What you will need
The session is interactive, so please make sure you can join with a working microphone and a reliable internet connection.
Laptop or tablet
Working microphone
Reliable Wi-Fi
Space to take part
A smartphone can be used, although some functions may be limited.
Assessment
How you will be assessed
After the virtual classroom sessions, you will complete a learner portfolio and practical mentoring activities. You will need to:
Show your understanding of workforce mentoring theory in your portfolio.
Record a mentoring agreement for each of two mentees.
Assess the initial development needs of both mentees.
Plan, deliver, record and review four mentoring interventions, two per mentee.
For each mentee, one intervention must be face to face, last at least 20 minutes and be observed by an assessor. All assessments must take place in a real work environment and cannot be simulated. You are encouraged to arrange a qualified assessor; Sport Structures can provide one for an additional fee.
Time to complete
You have three years from the course start date to be certificated. We recommend aiming to finish six months before that deadline so there is time for marking and any amendments. Contact us early if you need to discuss an extension in exceptional circumstances.
What comes next?
You could progress to further education and training in coaching or mentoring, and develop your practice by working alongside more experienced workforce mentors.
Learner feedback
What learners have said
“Course covers a lot in a short time, lots of useful models around questioning techniques to improve active learning and when assessing.”
“Good content and pace. Concise, informative delivery.”
