Mentoring Skills

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
J/505/1289
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
24 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the stages of the 'mentoring' relationship.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the stages of a typical mentoring relationship.
  • 1.2
    Define the records that need to be kept regarding an ongoing mentoring relationship.
2

Understand a range of techniques to make mentees feel comfortable and at ease.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe a range of communication skills which would make mentees feel comfortable.
  • 2.2
    Perform one of these communication skills.
  • 2.3
    Describe the impact of the environment on the mentoring relationship.
  • 2.4
    Describe ways of dealing with potential ethical issues that may arise.
3

Understand the boundaries of a mentoring relationship.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Discuss why a 'contract' is important for a mentoring relationship.
  • 3.2
    Assess the importance of mentoring guidelines.
  • 3.3
    Describe potential ethical issues that may arise.
  • 3.4
    Describe the process for ending a mentoring relationship.
4

Understand when and to whom referrals should be made.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Describe key referral routes.
  • 4.2
    Describe situations when mentees may benefit from being referred to other professionals.