Peer Mentoring

When does this start and end?

At the moment we have no available dates for this academic year. We will be updating our courses later this term for 2023 – 2024 dates.

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required.

How much does this cost?

FREE*

* This course is fully funded for eligible students.

If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £25.00. If you choose to stay residentially, and you are not eligible via the residential funding assessment, there will be an additional fee to pay. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm when you apply.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Found out about Progression

Course description

This course will give you the basic knowledge to start your journey into mentoring.

Mentoring your peers in either a voluntary or work situation is different to leading or managing them, although you may take up a number of these roles.

This course will allow you to explore what mentoring is and how it can be used in a positive way. It is an excellent two-day short course that leads onto our Level 1 Award in Peer Mentoring and will give you an insight into whether mentoring is for you.

What can this course lead to?

Other exploring courses you could go on are:

Exploring Volunteering
Exploring Prejudice and Stereotypes.

Or you could progress onto:

Peer Mentoring (Level 1).

Possible courses include Peer Mentor, Mentor, Community worker or Support worker.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Found out about Progression

Community is more important than ever these days. If you want to make an impact on your community, but don't really know how, then Northern College will help you to find the way forward. Any one of the short courses is a great place to start, and our tutors will be there to help you to plan the rest of your pathway.

Nicky Straughan Curriculum Manager

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