AGORED CYMRU CERTIFICATE IN LEARNING COACHING

This course trains staff supporting young people aged 14-19 to meet the requirements of the Welsh Assembly Government’s Learning Pathways 14-19 agenda. The course aims to ensure that those providing learning coaching functions do so in a manner that supports learners aged 14-19 to participate in education

and training, take advantage of opportunities for employment, and participate effectively and responsibly in their communities

Modules:

• An Introduction to the Welsh Education Context for Learning Coaching

• Coaching for Learning (Learners aged 14-19)

• Learning Coaching: Supporting Young People to Manage the Change Process in Group Settings

• Learning Coaching: Supporting Young People to Manage the Change Process in One-to-One Settings

• Learning Coaching: The Learning Process

• Learning Coaching: Referrals within 14-19 Learning Pathway

• Reflective Practice within the Learning Coach Function

• Supporting Learning Skills and Strategies for Learners Aged 14-19

• Working Collaboratively to Deliver Effective Learning Coaching Support

How you will gain the qualification

Written portfolio, case studies, witness statements, essays, poster presentation, projects, research.

What qualifications you need

Written portfolio, case studies, witness statements, essays, poster presentation, projects, research

Applicants are required to have gained GCSE English or Welsh language qualification or minimum Level 2 in Literacy or equivalent. However, applicants who do not present with formal qualifications will be considered on an individual basis with sector relevant work experience being taken into account.

Those applying for places need to provide evidence of paid employment within, or a voluntary commitment to, an educational and/or training setting where there are 14-19 year old learners and where they are able to undertake learning coaching for a minimum of 150 hours per year These arrangements must be in place prior to entry onto the programme. This is a compulsory element and entry to the programme is dependent on satisfactory evidence of this.

A further condition of entry is the requirement for applicants, if applicable to their work-based setting, to demonstrate that they hold a current enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) or DBS disclosure. This condition applies throughout the duration of the programme. Any change in circumstances or eligibility in relation to the enhanced CRB check must be communicated to the Programme Coordinator without delay.

Where to next

Learning Coaching and learning support roles in a secondary school, college or training provider setting.