Learning and Development Certificate Awards

There are a number of certificate awards that exist in the learning and development arena. They offer an incremental step approach to those individuals whose ultimate objective is to achieve a full NVQ in Learning and Development or Training and Support.

These certificates have been developed as part of the work to raise minimum standards of trainers who deliver Government funded work-based learning. They are recognised as the way forward to raise the quality of training in the workplace.

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Certificate in Initial Assessment and Support of Learners

This certificate has been developed for anyone who is responsible for helping individuals identify their personal learning needs and aims. It is recommended by the Department for Education (DfES) and the Learning and SkillsCouncil (LSC). On completion, candidates will be able to effectively evaluate their own practices, help individuals clearly identify their learning needs and recommend learning programmes for learners. The certificate is made up of 4 units in total, taken from the following:

Three Mandatory units

Optional units - any one from:

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Certificate in Review and Assessment of Learning

This certificate has been developed for anyone who is responsible for helping individuals monitor and review their performance at work. It is recommended by the Department for Education (DfES) and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC). On completion, candidates will be able to effectively evaluate their own practices, help learners monitor and review their performance and assess performance through observation. The certificate is made up of 3 units in total.

Three Mandatory units

The certificates below are supported by the Adult Basic Skills Strategy Unit of DfES. Units L21-24 have been developed in conjunction with The Basic Skills Agency.

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Certificate in Mentoring in the Workplace

This certificate has been developed for anyone involved in mentoring individuals at work. On completion, candidates will be able to effectively evaluate their own practices, confidently mentor individuals at work and help and support learners to monitor and review their performance at work. The certificate is made up of 4 units in total.

Four Mandatory units

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Certificate in Coaching Learners in the Workplace

This certificate has been developed for anyone involved in coaching individuals at work. On completion, candidates will be able to effectively evaluate their own practices, help and support learners to monitor and review their performance at work and confidently coach individuals helping them to learn and develop. The certificate is made up of 4 units in total.

Four Mandatory units

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Certificate in Training and Presenting in the Workplace

This certificate has been developed for anyone involved in training and making presentations at work. On completion, candidates will be able to effectively evaluate their own practices, develop and deliver effective training programmes, design effective learning programmes and help individuals learn in groups. The certificate is made up of 4 units in total.

Four Mandatory units

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Certificate in Skills Training in the Workplace

This certificate has been developed for anyone involved in the development of skills at work. On completion, candidates will be able to effectively evaluate their own practices, develop and deliver effective training programmes, design effective learning programmes and help learners learn through effective demonstrations and instructions. The certificate is made up of 4 units in total.

Four Mandatory units

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Certificate in Workplace Learning

This certificate has been developed for anyone involved in encouraging and supporting the learning function at work. On completion, candidates will be able to effective evaluate their own practices, help learners learn through effective demonstrations and instructions, create and promote a learning environment at work and effectively develop and achieve competence at work. The certificate is made up of 4 units in total.

Four Mandatory units

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For detailed information on the units that make up each certificate award, please contact the ENTO Direct Team.