Learning and Skills Mentor level 4 apprenticeship v1.3

About the apprenticeship

A Learning and Skills Mentor is found in the public, private and voluntary sectors in national and multi-national organisations. This role can be found in all sectors where training and development is required. For example, but not limited to, healthcare, military, manufacturing, production, business and professional, education, leisure, construction, creative, technology.

Read more about the apprenticeship on the Skills England website

Assessment methods

To reach Gateway the employer will need to be satisfied that the apprentice is consistently working at, or above, the occupational competence of the Level 4 Learning and Skills Mentor v1.3 Standard. At Gateway the apprentice will submit their portfolio of evidence for review. At Gateway the apprentice will have achieved Level 2 English and Maths, if appropriate.

Observation with Questions

The apprentice will complete one live 30 minute mentoring session. Two 30 minute recorded mentoring sessions must take place and be recorded post Gateway. This will total a 90 minute observation followed by 30 minutes of questioning with an Innovate Awarding Assessor. This must take place in the apprentice’s normal place of work. The Innovate Awarding Assessor will ask at least five questions. The Innovate Awarding Assessor may observe and complete the questioning remotely. 

Professional Discussion

The professional discussion will last for 60 minutes. The Innovate Awarding Assessor will ask the apprentice at least eight questions and follow up questions are allowed where clarification is required. It must take place in a quiet room, free from distractions and influence. The professional discussion can be conducted remotely.

Grading

The assessments will be graded as Distinction/Pass/Fail. The apprenticeship will be graded Distinction/Merit/Pass/Fail. The last step along the journey is the receipt of the certificate which will be sent to the employer by the ESFA.

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