FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer

Duration: 4 days
No. Of Participants: 8 (maximum)
Certification: An FETAC Level 6 Certificate will be awarded to each successful participant on this course.

Overview:

On successful completion of the above programme, participants will be equipped to work effectively with a range of learner groups, carry out job analysis & training needs analysis and design & deliver training programmes.

Candidate Requirements:

Level 5 certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences.

Course Objective:

On successful completion of this course, participants will:

• understand different learning styles
• understand the functions and processes of learning and training
• successfully evaluate different approaches to training
• appreciate the importance of training on an individual, social and economic level
• work effectively with a range of learner groups
• design, deliver and evaluate training programmes
• develop and implement appropriate assessment methods

Success Criteria

Participants will be able to:

• Compare and contrast concepts of training and education
• Apply theoretical concepts to a coherent framework for training practice
• Identify the prerequisites for effective communication in groups
• Demonstrate and understanding of group dynamics
• Explain key principles and methodologies which underpin adult learning of learning styles, learning outcomes, essential techniques
• Evaluate the approaches of different adult learning theorists
• Assess the contribution of the theorists

THE TRAINING PROGRAMME

Module 1 – Theory of Training and Adult Learning

• Concepts of training and education
• Prerequisites for effective communication in groups
• Group dynamics
• Key principles and methodologies which under pin adult learning
• Approaches of various adult learning theorists

Module 2 - The Role of Trainer

• Good training practice
• Different learning styles, training styles and conflict resolution techniques
• Appropriate work boundaries
• Personal training and development needs

Module 3 – Training Needs Analysis & Programme Design

• Identifying different job roles and the behaviours within those jobs
• Identify training needs
• Analysis training needs
• Compilation of a list of learning and performance objectives
• Ensuring the programme confirms to the requirements of certification bodies where appropriate

Module 4 – Preparing for Training Delivery

• Planning of the training session
• Preparing appropriate training methods
• Producing exercises for use in the session
• Preparing presentation tools or visual aids