The FA Mentoring Adults Course

This six hour course is aimed at grass roots coaches who wish to further  their knowledge and confidence in mentoring to enable them to better support the  development of coaching colleagues in a local setting.

Course Aims & Objectives

This course is designed to support those who wish to develop their mentoring  skills, to understand the role of the mentor, to develop the interpersonal  skills required to become an effective mentor as well as developing reflection  as a learning tool. It supports participants to develop skills in a safe and  positive environment.

Course Content

• To understand the role of the mentor and principles of effective  Mentoring.
• To understand and appreciate the required interpersonal skills of the  mentor.
• To explore strategies for mentoring.
• To demonstrate the ability to use core mentoring interpersonal skills  (observation, giving accurate feedback, active listening, questioning, critical  reflection).
• To understand mentoring assessment, feedback and goal setting  processes.
• To consider the importance of reflection as a tool for learning.
• To explore CPD and reflective Action Planning opportunities for Mentors to  consider their future development

Course Pre-requisites

Candidates must be at least 16 years of age

Period of Registration

12 months

Course Duration

6 hours

Suggested Format

2 x 3 hour sessions

Successful Completion
There is no formal assessment;  the progress of learners is monitored through the group activities and  discussions.

CPD Hours
The workshop will count towards 6 hours of Licensed Coaches Club CPD for Level 1, 2 and 3 coaches.

If you suffer from a condition that you believe may affect your involvement on a course on either the practical or theoretical elements, please notify us immediately of any support you may require and we will make every effort to ensure that you are supported throughout the course of delivery and given every opportunity to successfully attain the relevant course award.

Please note - All Courses will be conducted in English and therefore candidates are required to be able to communicate effectively in English (this includes listening, speaking, reading and writing).

Candidates registering for this course who do not meet the English understanding criteria or have not declared a physical disability for which support may be required may be asked to leave the course without refund.  In accepting the terms & conditions of the course you are confirming that you have understood the above.

Course Schedule.

Date                                       Session Name               Times

Wednesday 25th January         Theory                        7.00pm - 10.00pm

Wednesday 1st February          Theory                        7.00pm - 10.00pm

Learners must attend all of the advertised dates & times in the course schedule.  Failure to do so will result in non-qualification.

Course Prices.

Price            Amount                                           Who can apply at this price?
Full Price       £10 (*Refundable deposit)                Any individual 16 years of age or over.

* This fee is a refundable deposit which will be refunded to the learner upon successful completion of the course.

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