Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship

Course overview

Leading to the Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship qualification, this practical, evidence-based course is beneficial for those who want to develop their skills to actively listen, provide feedback and use coaching and mentoring to advance performance.

We offer two pathways. The first is for mentors in schools and colleges, with responsibility for developing newly qualified teachers as part of the Early Career Framework, or trainee teachers undertaking the PGCE.

The second pathway is for those who have the ambition to become coaches, or who are responsible for leading and managing others in organisations beyond the education sector. This may be in a public or private sector setting.

• The course is mapped to the ILM Level 5 Certificate in Effective Coaching and Mentoring, and as a result of undertaking the apprenticeship, an additional qualification will also be achieved.

• The content is designed to strengthen your understanding of how the organisational context can affect both coaching and mentoring. It allows for the planning, delivery and review of those you will coach and mentor.

• The course acts to both reward and recognise you for undertaking this important role within your school or college, in supporting those new to teaching, or undertaking teacher training, or as part of your role in a public or private organisation.

Course details

The course is for 15 months, plus the End Point Assessment (EPA).

Each of the three modules are delivered and assessed before undertaking the next. This allows you to progressively achieve and understand your success as you continue.

As part of the programme you will receive regular coaching sessions and be observed when undertaking a mentoring/coaching session. In addition, you are required to undertake a minimum of 18 hours formal coaching or mentoring with a maximum of three and minimum of two individuals.

Each module covers a different, but related aspect of coaching and mentoring as follows.

Modules

Understanding the Skills, Principles and Practice of Effective Coaching and Mentoring within an Organisational Context

• Understand the role and significance of coaching and mentoring within an organisational framework.

• Acquire knowledge, skills, and behaviour essential for effective coaching or mentoring.

• Recognise the vital importance of proficient contracting and adept management of the coaching or mentoring process.

Undertaking Effective Coaching or Mentoring within an Organisational Context

• Strategically plan and prepare for the delivery of effective coaching or mentoring programme within an organisational framework.

• Execute and document a minimum of 18 hours of impactful coaching or mentoring, catering to a minimum of 2 and a maximum of 3 individuals.

• Manifest ongoing reflection and assessment of personal coaching or mentoring practices.

Reviewing Your Own Ability as a Coach or Mentor within an Organisational Context

• Conduct a comprehensive self-assessment of your effectiveness as a coach or mentor within an organisational context.

• Formulate a strategic plan for your future professional growth in coaching or mentoring.