DAO Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring
Updated 28 February 2024
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Overall Objective for the Qualification
Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring
On successful completion of this qualification, learners will have the skills and knowledge to effectively operate in a limited capacity as a workplace coach within a functional area of an organisation.
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
The qualification introduces teaching and the roles, responsibilities and relationships in education and training. It also includes input on how to plan, deliver and evaluate teaching sessions and give constructive feedback to learners.
Pre-entry requirements
There are no formal pre-entry requirements However, for both qualifications learners are expected to have sufficient knowledge and/or experience on which to develop new levels of expertise and skills.
This knowledge and/or experience could come from formal and/or informal training.
Units
Below are the units which form the Level 3 Award and Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring.
Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring
To achieve this qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of 4 credits.
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
To achieve this qualification, learners must achieve a minimum of 14 credits.
Size
Level 3 Award in Coaching and Mentoring
Total Credits 4
Guided Learning Hours 30
Total Qualification Time 40
Level 3 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring
Total Credits 14
Guided Learning Hours 20
Total Qualification Time 140
Age Restriction
These qualifications are available to learners aged 18 years and over.
Further information
Full qualification specification is available on request [email protected]