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Coaching & Mentoring Qualifications
Level 2 & 3 Awards
Develop the skills and professional credibility to support others effectively.
Coaching and mentoring require more than good intentions. They demand structure, ethical awareness and the ability to reflect on your impact.
RSL’s Level 2 and Level 3 Awards in Coaching and Mentoring are regulated qualifications designed to develop safe, structured and purposeful professional practice. Each qualification requires real-world application and is externally assessed to ensure national consistency and rigour.
Career Development
If you are building your own professional profile, accrediting staff, or delivering recognised qualifications through your centre, these awards provide a clear and practical framework.
Why choose an RSL Coaching or Mentoring qualification?
These qualifications are designed for individuals seeking formal recognition of their coaching or mentoring practice. They combine structured planning, real-world delivery and professional evaluation within a regulated framework.
They suit professionals building credibility, organisations strengthening internal support roles, and centres offering recognised development pathways. The focus is practical application, safe and ethical practice, and clear evidence of impact.
- Regulated on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)
- Externally assessed by trained RSL examiners
- Digital submission through a secure learner portal
- 12 months to complete
- Real-world coaching or mentoring session required
*These are assessment-based qualifications. RSL does not provide training courses. Learners may prepare independently or with a trainer or mentor of their choice.
How it works
Let us guide you through the simple steps to get started…
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Download the syllabus
Download the syllabus to review the requirements and processes for this qualification.
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Submit your entry
Sign in or create an account to submit your entry and to access your unit modules
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Gain your new qualification
Upload your work to our submissions portal for moderation by our expert examining panel.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements. Learners must have access to appropriate supervised coaching or mentoring opportunities in order to meet the assessment requirements. We recommend that learners are at least 16 years of age at the time of certification.
What’s Involved?
These qualifications are designed around two clear pathways: Coaching and Mentoring.
Each pathway includes a Level 2 and a Level 3 Award. All qualifications require planning, delivering and reviewing a real session with at least one individual.
Below, learners can explore the pathway that fits their professional goals:
Coaching focuses on structured goal-setting, performance development and guided improvement. Learners are assessed on their ability to plan, deliver and evaluate a coaching session using safe and professional practice.
20 Guided Learning Hours | 30 Hours Total Qualification Time | 3 Credits
At Level 2, learners develop a foundational understanding of:
– The role and responsibilities of a coach
– Planning a structured coaching session
– Safe practice and relevant legislation
– Delivering a coaching session effectively
– Reviewing their own performance
Assessment includes:
– Written or video evidence of planning (max 1500 words or 10 minutes)
– A recorded coaching session (15–30 minutes) with a witness statement
– A written or video review (max 1000 words or 7 minutes)
20 Guided Learning Hours | 30 Hours Total Qualification Time | 3 Credits
Level 3 requires a deeper application of recognised coaching models and structured evaluation. Learners will:
– Apply recognised coaching frameworks such as GROW and other professional models
– Identify and agree on goals and outcomes
– Prepare risk assessments and plan for safe delivery
– Deliver a coaching session using appropriate techniques
– Analyse their performance and develop an action plan for improvement
Assessment includes:
– Planning evidence (max 1500 words or 10 minutes)
– A recorded coaching session (15–30 minutes) with a witness statement
– A structured evaluation including analysis and action planning (max 1000 words or 7 minutes)
Mentoring focuses on guidance, professional support and development within defined boundaries and ethical frameworks. Learners demonstrate structured mentoring practice and evaluate its effectiveness.
20 Guided Learning Hours | 30 Hours Total Qualification Time | 3 Credits
At Level 2, learners develop a foundational understanding of:
– The responsibilities and boundaries of the mentor role
– Working within relevant legislation and guidelines
– Demonstrating mentoring skills in practice
– Reviewing strengths and development needs
Assessment includes:
– Written or video evidence exploring the mentor role (max 1500 words or 10 minutes)
– A recorded mentoring session (15–30 minutes) with a witness statement
– A written or video review (max 1000 words or 7 minutes)
20 Guided Learning Hours | 30 Hours Total Qualification Time | 3 Credits
Level 3 requires the application of recognised mentoring models and evaluation of mentoring impact. Learners will:
– Analyse mentoring as a professional support method
– Apply recognised mentoring models and approaches
– Demonstrate structured mentoring practice
– Evaluate the impact of their mentoring
– Analyse their own mentoring skills and identify areas for improvement
Assessment includes:
– Written or video evidence (max 1500 words or 10 minutes)
– A recorded mentoring session (15–30 minutes) with a witness statement
– A structured evaluation analysing impact and professional development (max 1000 words or 7 minutes)
Purchase Your Entries
Purchase your entries for the Level 2 & 3 Coaching and Mentoring qualification entries via our online shop. You will then be able complete your entry details and access any relevant qualification resources.
Frequently Asked Questions
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All evidence is submitted digitally through an individual learner portal.
Each learner receives a secure login. All assessments of these qualifications are external and are undertaken by RSL Examiners.
Learners have 12 months from registration to complete the qualification.
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These qualifications are suitable for:
- Individuals seeking recognised credentials in coaching or mentoring
- Employers accrediting staff in structured support roles
- Centres offering regulated professional development qualifications
There are no formal entry requirements. Learners must have access to an individual they can coach or mentor for assessment purposes.
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No formal experience is required. You must have the opportunity to undertake supervised coaching or mentoring activities.
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No. These are assessment-based qualifications. Learners prepare independently or with a trainer of their choice.
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There are no set dates for the Coaching and Mentoring Awards; you can enter at any time. You have one year to complete your qualification. Extensions to this time can be requested by contacting RSL Awards directly.
Syllabus downloads
Download the Level 2 & 3 Coaching and Mentoring qualification syllabus and relevant documentation to get started.
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