This course has been designed to help you understand the aims of peer mentoring and the codes of conduct, organisational and legal requirements to be followed by a peer mentor. You will also acquire communication, planning and review skills necessary for peer mentoring. Peer mentoring aims to support individuals' goals in spheres such as health and wellbeing, managing money, dealing with bullying, or addressing offending behaviour. The course has been designed to be appropriate for peer mentoring which is to be delivered face to face, by phone or online, and in a supervised context, either as a paid role or as a volunteer.
Topics covered can include:
You will need:
All applicants must have an initial assessment and interview to confirm that the course is suitable for them.
You will be continuously assessed throughout the course. Assessment is subject to internal and external verification.
Entry Level, Level 1, Level 2
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August in the year you begin your course, and have been resident in the UK/EU/EEA for the past 3 years, your course will be FREE, regardless of your age or income. Some courses will have other costs associated, such as for materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support when studying at college – please click here for more information.
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