Mentoring in Education

Overview

This Certificate in Mentoring and Education is a Programme for Access to Higher Education 3 (P.A.T.H.) initiative which was designed for the Community in consultation with community partners.

The Certificate in Mentoring in Education will introduce participants to the role of a peer mentor (*) and how to be an effective role model, mentor and support person for students, parents and individuals within the Community at large.

It will also aim to provide participants with an understanding of the Irish education system, its structures, governance and procedures.

The niche skills and practices developed with this level 6 programme will allow for graduates to look for opportunities in the area of mentoring in the community and access to education.

(*) Peer mentoring is a relationship between people in which one person has more experience than the other in a particular domain and can provide support as well as knowledge and skills transfer.

Course Delivery

The mandatory introductory session will take place on:

Tuesday 9^th January from 10 am to 2 pm and Wednesday 10^th January from 10 am to 2 pm.

There will be an online session in the evening of Thursday the 11^th of January

The accredited Certificate course will be delivered from the 15th of January to May 2024. 

Students will be required to attend 2 mornings per week (exact days not confirmed) on campus throughout the duration of the programme.

What will I study?

Modules:

• The Irish Education System (5 Credits)
• Mentoring for Education (10 Credits)

Credits:

15

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have a basic level of I.T. skills, e.g. use email, internet, video calls etc., have a strong interest in access to education, with a commitment and desire to work actively as a peer mentor within the Community at large.

The interviews will take place during the week of the 11^th of December.

Priority will be given to applicants with:

Vetting by An Garda Síochána is a mandatory requirement for this programme.

• The willingness to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds, agencies and sectors.
• An ability to build a trusting relationship with communities within the region.
• An interest in the issues that affect participation and attainment in education.

What is RPL?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is when formal recognition is given for what you already know prior to starting on a programme or module. With recognition of prior learning the focus is on learning and not on experience as such. You can apply for RPL in any MTU accredited programme or module. Programmes which are accredited by professional bodies or any external awarding bodies may have their own procedures for RPL which you should refer to.

Fees

Fees do not apply to applicants who are successful in gaining entry to the course.

There is a standard weekly allowance to cover participation in the course.

Applicants will have the option of applying for the Student Assistance Fund after registration in January if additional support is needed.