Award in Mentoring - Level 2 - Part-time

If you're looking to step into a mentoring role, become a more confident manager or lay the groundwork for a future career in counselling, this new part-time course in Mentoring is the perfect starting point.

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Course Description

During this one evening a week course, you'll build the essential skills to support others like active listening, giving feedback, and setting goals while exploring the responsibilities and impact of an effective mentor. The course is hands-on and supportive; designed to help you grow professionally and make a real difference in peoples lives.

What will I cover on this course?

During the award, you'll cover these three mandatory units:

- Role of a mentor: Explore what it means to be a mentor, including the purpose, types, and benefits of mentoring. You'll learn about setting boundaries, managing mentoring relationships, and understanding the importance of support structures and record-keeping.

- Preparing for the role of a mentor: Develop the key skills needed to be an effective mentor, such as communication, active listening, and giving feedback. This unit also covers ethical and legal considerations, risk awareness, and how to reflect on your own development.

- Demonstrating mentoring skills and techniques: Put your skills into practice by planning and delivering a mentoring session. You'll be observed by an assessor and will reflect on the session to create an action plan for your ongoing growth as a mentor.

This course will be a precursor to the Level 2 Counselling course.
Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Course Length

How long is this course?

3 months

When does this course start?

07/09/2026

How many hours / days per week is this course?

This course runs on a Monday each week from 6pm - 9pm

Course Fees

Age	Cost
19+	£180

Fee information

Adult (19+) learners

Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.

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Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan

If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.

Please note the information on this page was correct at the time of publication but is subject to change due to factors beyond our control.

Additional Information

What qualification will I achieve?

NCFE Award in Mentoring - Level 2

How is my course assessed?

This course is assessed through a portfolio of evidence that you build throughout the three units. There are no exams; you'll complete a range of practical and written tasks such as reflective accounts, observation records, session plans, and feedback logs.