• Access Duration: 12 Months 
• Awarded by: ATHE   
• Type: Certificate 
• Credit Value: 27 
• GLH: 103 
• TQT: 270 
• Qualification Level: 6 
• Qualification Number: 603/7181/X    
• Qualification type: Occupational Qualification 

• Analyse the distinct purposes and processes of coaching and mentoring within organisations. 
• Evaluate complex ethical issues and professional standards in various coaching contexts. 
• Evaluate the impact of coaching on both individual and organisational performance goals. 
• Critically evaluate your own coaching skills against recognised professional competency frameworks. 
• Create a structured personal development plan for your continuing professional journey. 

Coaching (for People in Business/Organisations) Pathway 

• Design a complete coaching plan for an organisation based on a comprehensive needs analysis. 
• Demonstrate effective coaching practice and critically appraise your performance using reflective methods. 

Coaching (for People in Education and/or Training) Pathway 

• Formulate coaching plans for educators that align with professional teaching standards. 
• Demonstrate skilled coaching techniques and critique your practice against professional feedback. 

• Managers 
• Human Resources Professionals 
• Consultants 
• Team Leaders 
• Teachers and Lecturers 
• Heads of Department 
• Corporate Trainers 
• Graduates  

Completing the Level 6 Certificate in Coaching equips you with the advanced skills and professional credibility to operate as a certified coach. You’ll be prepared to work with individuals and organisations, facilitating personal and professional development. This Level 6 qualification positions you as a strong candidate for specialised coaching roles or to establish your own successful coaching practice.  

Explore potential career paths along with their average UK salary (based on Glassdoor).  

• Executive Coach – £75,000 
• Management Consultant – £65,000 
• Learning and Development Manager – £58,000 
• Performance Coach – £54,000 
• Leadership Coach – £41,000 
• Career Coach – £39,000 

• This qualification is designed for learners who are aged 21 and above. 
• Learners with extensive professional experience and the maturity to become a coach or mentor are ideal candidates for this qualification. 
• For those joining from recent education or training, recommended prior qualifications include one of the following: 
  • a level 5 or level 6 qualification in a range of subject areas 
  • other equivalent international qualifications 
  • qualifications and/or training in coaching or mentoring. 
• If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate your proficiency with one of the following qualifications: 
  • IELTS 5.5 
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2 
  • Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above 
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49 

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Portfolio of Evidence: To successfully complete this qualification, you will compile a portfolio that demonstrates you have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria from the mandatory and pathway units you study. This portfolio will normally include written tasks, reflective work, personal development planning, and documentation of practical coaching activities such as planning, delivering, and reviewing coaching sessions. It will also include records of observed coaching practice, which can take place in person or remotely, and must be long enough to confirm you meet the required standards. 

Internal Marking and Feedback: All completed assignments are marked internally within South London College. You will receive constructive feedback and guidance from your personal tutor, which will support your learning and improvement. Each unit is graded on a Pass/Fail basis — to pass a unit, you must achieve all of its learning outcomes. Passing all required units leads to the award of the qualification. 

Assessor Support: You will receive full support from your assessor. You can contact us through telephone, WhatsApp, online discussion forums, email, and web chat.  

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Your Next Steps in Academic Progression:

• Step 01: Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership 
• Step 02: Postgraduate Diploma in Coaching and Mentoring 

Alternative Progression Pathways: 

• Professional Body Accreditation: Pursue accreditation with recognised professional bodies such as the Association for Coaching (AC), the European Mentoring and Coaching Council (EMCC), or the International Coaching Federation (ICF) to build your professional standing. 
• Specialist Coaching Certifications: Undertake specialist training in specific niches like executive coaching, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), or psychometric assessment tools to develop a unique area of expertise. 

The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities.  

RQF 

The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is the system used in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to standardise qualifications by their level and size. Regulated by bodies like Ofqual, the RQF ensures qualifications are consistent and easily understood by learners, employers, and universities. All qualifications on the framework are approved by a recognised awarding body. 

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