Engineering Essentials
This one-day course is designed to equip aspiring and existing mentors with the skills, tools, and confidence to support apprentices in the engineering sector. Through a blend of online pre-course materials and immersive face-to-face sessions, learners will explore the role of mentoring and how it can drive success, reduce attrition, and strengthen succession planning within your organisation.
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Blended learning
£400 + VAT
1 Day
This course is ideal if you're an engineering professional who supports apprentices in the workplace or if you're looking to embed a mentoring culture within your organisation.
Whether you're a natural go-to person already guiding others, or you're new to mentoring and want to build your confidence, this course will help you develop the skills to support learners effectively.
You should have experience working in an engineering environment and a genuine interest in helping others grow. If you're committed to nurturing talent and building a stronger future workforce, this course is for you.
Skills:
Effective communication and active listening
Building trust and rapport with learners
Providing constructive feedback
Supporting learner development and wellbeing
Encouraging self-reflection and growth
Modules:
Pre-course online materials: TED Talks and resources exploring mentoring fundamentals
Session 1: What is a mentor?
Session 2: Why be a mentor? Your role in the learner’s journey
Session 3: What will my mentoring role involve?
Session 4: Tools and tips for successful mentoring
Session 5: Final activity – Personal Action Plans
Post-course engagement: Access to an online peer forum for continued support and shared learning
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Define the role and responsibilities of a mentor in an engineering context
Recognise the impact of mentoring on learner success and business outcomes
Apply practical tools and techniques to support apprentices and graduates
Create a personal action plan to guide future mentoring practice
Engage with a network of mentoring peers for ongoing development
Workplace mentors supporting apprentices
Team leaders and supervisors in engineering environments
HR and training professionals embedding mentoring programmes
Employers looking to improve learner outcomes and retention
Individuals interested in developing mentoring skills
If you have any questions or would like to know more about this course, register your interest today by completing the form below.