QQI Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation
Iteration 1:
- Day 1: Wednesday 16th September – 09:30 am – 4:30 pm – online
- Day 2: Wednesday 23rd September – 09:30 am – 4:30 pm – online
- Day 3: Wednesday 30th September – 09:30 am – 4:30 pm – online
- Day 4: Wednesday 7th October- 09:30 am – 4:30 pm – online
- Day 5: Thursday 15th October- 09:30 am – 4:30 pm – online
Overview
The purpose of this programme is to provide training delivery personnel with the tools and techniques to effectively deliver, assess and evaluate their training programmes. Participants on this course will gain practical experience and recognised certification as trainers. Learners will also gain up to date knowledge and skills in the areas of:
- Adult Learning Principles
- Roles and Competencies of an Effective Trainer
- Motivation and its Relevance to Training
- Communication Skills
- Group Dynamics in a Learning Environment
- Identification of Training Needs
- Setting Training Objectives
- Preparing for Delivering Training
- Effective Presentation Skills
- Training Delivery Strategies
- Learning Assessment and Training Evaluation
- Equality and Diversity in Training
- Technology Based Training
Course Objectives
At the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
- Identify the key principles of adult learning and incorporate these into the design and delivery of their training activities.
- Set clear and specific training objectives for their programmes.
- Outline the roles and competencies of an effective trainer.
- Explain the principles of group dynamics in a training environment.
- Discuss the specific issues of equality, diversity and disability regarding training access and delivery in the context of current legislation.
- Identify the key components in preparing for training delivery.
- Deliver an effective training programme.
- Identify appropriate assessment techniques for a training intervention.
- Assess a range of models, techniques and approaches to evaluate training programmes effectively.
- Produce an evaluation report for a training programme, highlighting the areas of success and the opportunities for improvement.
Proposed Methodology
The programme tutor has experience in delivering this programme across all sectors and can tailor the programme to the specific needs of the target audience.
A participative and interactive training approach will be followed throughout the programme. In tandem with a number of exercises (both individual and group), participants will be encouraged to discuss topics and share their own experiences. The programme will be evaluated informally during the course of the programme and by a formal questionnaire at its conclusion. Achievement of objectives will also be assessed by a questionnaire.
As a means of developing people’s presentation skills, recording and playback is used throughout the programme as a feedback mechanism for participants.This process wil also serve as preparation for the assessed skills demonstration exercise on the final day of the programme.
Outcomes
This course will cover:
- Adult Learning Theory
- Characteristics of an Effective Trainer
- Motivation and its Relevance to Training
- Communication Skills in Training Delivery
- Barriers to Communication
- Key Components of Effective Communication
- Group Dynamics in a Learning Environment
- Systematic Training Cycle
- Setting Training Objectives
- Preparing for Training Delivery
- Effective Presentation Skills
- Training Design and Structure
- Preparing Yourself
- Training Delivery Strategies and Engagement Tools
- Evaluation of Training
- Equality and Diversity Issues for Trainers
- Skills Demonstrations Practice Sessions
- Technology Based Training
- Programme Review and Evaluation
Entry Requirements
Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualification.
About the Trainer
Mike Roche has over 20 years experience in the manufacturing sector, working both in engineering and as a Learning and Development practitioner in a number of multinational organisations. He has held management positions in engineering and has also been a Training Manager in an FDA regulated medical device organisation.
