Developing mentoring skills to support apprentices

This one day workshop provides an understanding of the role of the mentor and the skills and behaviours needed for anyone taking on a mentoring role with an apprentice.

It is an interactive and thought provoking session that develops an individual’s skills and abilities as an apprentice mentor.

Who is it for?
•Anyone that has a mentoring role to support one or more apprentice(s)
•Existing or ex-apprentices that are peer mentors for new apprentices

By the end of the workshop delegates will be able to:

• Understand the mentoring role and the key skills and abilities required

• Reflect on their skills, abilities and experiences and how these can be applied to the mentoring role

• Understand core mentoring skills, including building trust and rapport and developing listening and questioning skills

• Plan mentoring meetings to create a successful mentoring relationship

• Recognise issues in the mentoring relationship and understand how to address them

• Develop a Continuous Development Plan to support their mentoring role

What is the workshop style?

The learning objectives are achieved through a mixture of taught sessions, practical activities and discussions. The varied teaching approach helps delegates truly understand the skills and abilities by underpinning learning with role play and discussion activities.

The learning is supported throughout with a detailed workbook which also provides an opportunity for the delegates to take notes at key points.