ILM Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring (Level 3)

There are six mandatory units in this qualification. Two units cover understanding good practice in workplace coaching and mentoring, which introduces what coaches and mentors do, the processes they follow and the qualities and abilities individuals need to be effective in these roles. There are two units that deal with reflecting on learners' own skills as a coach or mentor in the workplace, which give them tools and techniques to develop and improve their practice. Finally, there are two units which require learners to plan and carry out 36 hours each of coaching and mentoring, with supervision and support.

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There are two intakes for this course each academic year. The November course starts on the first of the month with the closing date for applications being the 25th of October. The start date for the second intake is the 1st of March with the closing date for applications being the 21st of February.

You will be required to attend a two hour Induction session at the beginning of your course. You will also be required to attend two tutorial sessions with each being 3.5 hours long. The first of which will take place approximately 11-12 weeks into your course. The second tutorial be toward the end of your course (approximately week 22).

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Depending on the units selected, a choice of work-based assignments, reflective reviews, knowledge reviews, oral presentations, role-play/scenarios, written reports or centre-devised alternatives

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal entry requirements but learners must be in a position to meet the assessment demands – ideally using their workplace as the basis for assignments.