This Ofqual-regulated OTHM Level 4 certificate develops knowledge of coaching, mentoring, personal tutoring, behaviour management, and inclusive practice to build effective relationships in learnin...
This Level 4 qualification is an Ofqual-regulated OTHM certificate in the teaching and lecturing sector, designed to develop detailed knowledge of coaching, mentoring, tutoring, behaviour management, and inclusive practice.
Ofqual-regulated OTHM qualification
5 mandatory units
30 total credits
300 Total Qualification Time (TQT)
Minimum 115 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)
Assessed by coursework on a Pass/Fail basis
The OTHM Level 4 Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring to Build Relationships is designed to develop learners’ knowledge and understanding of how to effectively build relationships through specialist inclusivity, behaviour management, coaching, mentoring, and tutoring skills. It is positioned within the teaching and lecturing sector and is assessed at Level 4.
Develops coaching, mentoring, tutoring, behaviour management, and inclusive practice knowledge
Focuses on building effective relationships in learning environments
Covers regulatory frameworks and professional responsibilities
Includes both learner support and behaviour management themes
Builds understanding of inclusive learning environments
Supports roles requiring detailed coaching and mentoring knowledge
This qualification develops practical and theoretical understanding across the five mandatory units, helping learners prepare for specialist support roles in education, training, and learner development settings.
Analyse the role, responsibilities, boundaries, and ethical standards of a coach in a specific context
Analyse the role, responsibilities, boundaries, and ethical standards of a mentor in a specific context
Prepare for the personal tutoring role, including learner support, engagement, and target setting
Understand and manage behaviours in a learning environment
Understand inclusive practice and the impact of policy and regulatory frameworks
Evaluate and improve practice in behaviour management and inclusive learning support
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 19 and above who want to build detailed knowledge of coaching, mentoring, personal tutoring, inclusive practice, and behaviour management within education or training-related settings.
Learners preparing for coaching-related responsibilities
Learners preparing for mentoring-related responsibilities
Personal tutors or aspiring learner support staff
Staff working in teaching, training, or lecturing environments
Practitioners who need stronger behaviour management knowledge
Individuals seeking structured understanding of inclusive practice
OTHM states that this qualification is designed for learners typically aged 19 and above. Applicants should meet the stated academic, skills, or experience profile and satisfy English language requirements where applicable.
Be 19 or older, have a minimum core of literacy, language, numeracy and ICT, and hold at least a Level 3 qualification in their own area of specialism; or be a mature learner over 21 with relevant management experience accepted by the delivery centre
If not from a majority English-speaking country, provide evidence of English language competency in line with OTHM requirements
All units in this qualification are assessed and internally quality assured by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualification is criterion referenced, and learners must meet all learning outcomes and assessment criteria to achieve a pass.
Coursework-based assessment
Internal quality assurance by the centre
External verification by OTHM
Unit assessment methods include research reports, presentations with speaker notes, and reflective studies
Successful completion of this qualification can support progression into roles that require detailed knowledge of coaching and mentoring. OTHM also states that Level 4 qualifications are academically comparable to Higher National Certificates and Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s degree programme.
Roles requiring detailed knowledge of coaching and mentoring
Learner support, tutoring, and development-related roles
Progression within education and training environments
Level 4 equivalence to HNC and Year 1 of a UK Bachelor’s degree programme
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