Peer Mentoring (Award / Level 1)
Course description
This qualification will support you to understand the role of a mentor and the skills needed to become an effective mentor.
This includes:
- Gaining insight into the role and practice of mentorship
- Being clear about mentor/mentee relationships
- Being aware of the specific skills and understanding you will require in order to mentor
You will also be introduced to some of the theory and practice of being a mentor.
What can this course lead to?
Course progression
Upon completion, you could progress onto a further course, including:
- Other Level 1 courses you could go on are:
- Counselling Skills
- Volunteering
- Or you could progress onto:
- Level 2 Peer Mentoring
Upon completion, you could progress onto careers, such as:
- Mentor
- Community Support Worker
- Community Worker
- Volunteer
Course session dates
Other Resources
For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.
If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.
If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
The course information on this page was last updated 16 September 2026.
