Learning Mentors working in primary, secondary or special schools; or other support staff such as Pastoral Managers, Attendance Officers or Learning Supervisors.
NVQ stands for National Vocational Qualification. It is professional qualification based on nationally agreed standards for your job.
They accredit skills you already have in your job. If they are accompanied by a course of study they can also extend and deepen your knowledge and skills in your profession.
There are two levels, level 3 and level 4. Level 3 is for people with a range and duties as a learning mentor; NVQ level 4 is suitable for those with a wide range of duties, responsibility and experience.
NVQ 3 is accepted as an entrance requirement for a foundation degree, a degree course taking around 3 years part time, work-based but without honours. Level 4 may count directly towards a degree level qualification
NVQ 3 or 4 are good qualifications to have if you are working as a learning mentor or if you are applying for another job as a learning mentor.
No: you will not be able to complete the evidence, which all relies on you having a job as a learning mentor.
Yes. Contact the Council’s Lifelong Learning Service on 0161 770 8030 or Oldham College on 0800 269 480 for details.
Details of the subsidised cost of NVQ to Oldham schools can be obtained from the WDGS Administrator
You should have a level of English that is adequate for completing written assignments and the ability to study and manage a job at the same time.
Yes: at present we offer both level 3 and level 4.
The Workforce Development and Governance Service is a centre with EdExcel for the Learning Mentor qualification.
The taught parts of the course with The Workforce Development and Governance Service are delivered by experts from the Children, Young People and Families Service.
The taught programme runs over an academic year, and support is offered through the year to candidates completing units. There are 6 mandatory units and 5 optional units, a total of 11 need to be completed to gain the level 4 award.
The Service Administrator, can be contacted on 0161 770 4274 for further information about this qualification, and advice.
Applications forms are available from the Workforce Development and Governance service administration on 0161 770 4274 or WDGS@oldham.gov.uk There is a selection process so you are not guaranteed a place until you receive a confirmation.