Learning outcomes Assessment criteria

The learner will: To achieve each outcome a learner must demonstrate

the ability to:

1 Understand own role

and responsibilities in

relation to mentoring

1.1 Identify and analyse the role and responsibilities of

the mentor, discussing the boundaries of the role

1.2 Identify and discuss the qualities and skills required in

a mentor

1.3 Identify and justify resources and/or materials

required for mentoring.

2 Understand ways to

identify individual

mentoring needs

2.1 Identify and discuss individual learning needs that can

be met through mentoring

2.2 Identify and discuss individual learning styles that

need to be considered when mentoring.

3 Understand key

techniques to establish

and maintain an

effective mentoring

relationship

3.1 Identify and discuss styles of mentoring to meet

learner needs

3.2 Discuss and demonstrate the importance of a code of

conduct, ground rules and confidentiality in a

mentoring relationship

3.3 Discuss and demonstrate ways of assisting mentees to

clarify their goals and explore options to facilitate

their achievement

3.4 Discuss and demonstrate strategies which can be used

to clarify situations and overcome misunderstandings

3.5 Discuss and demonstrate ways of building rapport

with individuals in mentoring sessions

3.6 Discuss and demonstrate ways of creating an

environment in which effective mentoring can take

place.

4 Understand how to

review progress

4.1 Explain how to review the mentee’s progress,

identifying and taking action as required

4.2 Discuss and apply good practice in providing feedback

to mentees on their progress.

5 Understand how to

evaluate the

effectiveness of own

practice

5.1 Use reflective practice and feedback from others to

review own mentoring role and identify areas for

development, suggesting modifications to own

practice as necessary.