The PDA in Workplace Coaching recognises those who coach learners in relation to one or more aspects of their job role.

This award would be appropriate for, those whose main role is workplace coaching with some responsibility for evaluation of own practice.

Typical job roles that would suit this PDA include the following roles in the workplace; coach, supervisor, team leader, facilitator, mentor or assessor.

The qualification structure is made up of three mandatory units, including:

1. Reflect on, develop and maintain own skills and practice in learning and development

2. Enable individual learning through workplace coaching

3. Evaluate and improve learning and development sessions

The first unit provides a foundation on which all practitioners, regardless of remit, can develop as reflective practitioners, giving them an opportunity to self-reflect and plan for further development of their skills and knowledge.

The second unit provides a qualification route option for those who have a hands-on coaching role in the workplace, e.g. supervisor, team leader or assessor with responsibilities for maintaining/recognising attainment in relation to organisation standards. They are likely to work alongside staff on a regular basis.

The final unit provides a qualification route option for individuals who have responsibility for coaching and continuous improvement to learning and development in the workplace. This unit will provide workplace coaches with the skills required to evaluate and improve the quality of workplace coaching - embracing learning & development good practice. It also provides a qualification option for those who don’t have workplace assessment responsibilities.