This accredited course is intended as a first step for people who want to volunteer or are interested to work as a Mentor.
During the course, you will understand about:
Learners will have an opportunity to gain a Level 1 Award in Mentoring Skills for Working with Young People (AIM Qualification). This course would also be suitable to support mentoring for adults and young people.
If you have already achieved the qualification from AIM Level 1 Award in Mentoring Skills for Working with Young People, you will not be eligible to join this course.
Assessment is completed via a work-book. There is no exam.
Learners will need to be able to attend at least 80% of the sessions to complete the work-book and individual tutorials will be offered during the course.
The course is taught in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere with an experienced tutor and there is opportunity to meet and socialise with others in the group in a friendly, relaxed environment.
Learners with any special needs can discuss these with the tutor at enrolment to ensure that the course is suitable or can be adapted for their needs.
As this is an accredited level 1 course, at the start of the session the tutor will ask you to complete a short assessment to ensure that the course is appropriate for you. Due to the course content, you will need a sufficient understanding of English to complete this qualification.
This is a 5-week course. You will need to be able to attend all the sessions to enrol on the course.
If these dates or times are not suitable, we will be offering more courses later in the year.
Once you've registered your interest, you will receive emails from us to keep you updated and to provide you with more information.
At the first session, your tutor will offer you details about the course, and a chance to ask any questions.
The course is free if you are:
You will need to provide evidence of your income if you are employed and believe you are entitled to a free course. This could be a pay slip or contract of employment.
If you are employed and earn more than £25,750 per year, the course is part funded by the government but you will be required to make a contribution of £42.
We also operate a fee remission policy, so if you earn more than £25,750 per year but still cannot afford to pay for course you can apply for support. This may mean you get the course for free.
Please contact us if you would like to make an application.
Learners must be aged 19 or over from 1st August 2025.
Unfortunately you will not be eligible to enrol on this course if you live in Wolverhampton, Walsall, Sandwell, Dudley, Solihull or Birmingham.
Dawley Social Club
Dawley Social Club is located in King Street, Dawley. There is free car parking on site. The building is wheelchair accessible. The centre of Dawley is a short walk away with a variety of local shops.
Address: King St, Dawley, Telford, TF4 2AG
Phone: 01952 503353 Website: N/A
AIM Qualifications
Are you feeling more confident and want to continue your learning?
At the end of the session the tutor will advise you on further learning opportunities. You can search for more courses on Learn Telford which we regularly update with details of new courses throughout the year.
For learners looking for work or who want a change in career, we can offer you advice to guide you in the right direction and opportunities to gain qualifications in English and maths in Functional Skills up to Level 2.
Opening Hours 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday
Telephone: 01952 382888
Email: support@learntelford.ac.uk
