Training & Development Special Purpose Award

Course details

The aim of the Training & Development Special Purpose Award programme is to enable participants to develop the necessary knowledge, skills and confidence to undertake training activities. The programme encompasses the development of competencies that will enable students to identify and assess training needs, and to develop, plan, organise, deliver and evaluate relevant training activities.

Who Should Undertake the Programme?

• Individuals who have an interest in training and development and may wish to pursue it as a career.
• Individuals who hold training and development responsibilities in organisations.
• Individuals and teams involved in the design and delivery of training programmes.
• Consultants who wish to gain a formal qualification in training and development.
• Managers and team leaders who wish to gain an insight into the systematic training process.

Programme Outline

The programme consists of two modules and is delivered in a highly participative and practical manner. A range of learning methods and approaches will be used to promote the practical application of theoretical concepts covered.

Module 1 - Training Needs Identification and Design – QQI Level 6 Component Award 6N3325

• Background and context of training and development.
• Organisational context of training & development.
• Adult learning theory.
• Systematic training and Instructional Systems Design.
• Training needs identification and analysis.
• Training plans.
• Training design and development.

Learning Objectives

At the end of this module, participants should be able to:

• Explain the background and context of training and development and discuss the organisational context of training and development.
• Identify primary contributors to adult learning theory and explain key adult learning approaches and methods.
• Discuss a range of instructional design systems approaches and models.
• Explain the Training Needs Analysis process, review a range of TNA models and discuss their application in a variety of organisational settings.
• Select a TNA model and implement an effective TNA process that incorporates outputs in terms of priorities and of knowledge, skills and attitudes required.
• Devise training plans based on prioritised training needs, including a cost benefit analysis.
• Explain key issues around the setting of training objectives.
• Set appropriate objectives and design and develop a range of appropriate training interventions.

Module 2 - Training Delivery and Evaluation – QQI Level 6 Component Award 6N3226

• Role and competences of the trainer.
• Preparing for training delivery.
• Training delivery.
• Assessment of learning.
• Training evaluation.
• Programme Objectives

Learning Objectives

At the end of this module, participants should be able to:

• Explain the role and competences of the trainer.
• Identify key factors in preparing for training delivery.
• Demonstrate core skills required for effective delivery of training programmes.
• Discuss the assessment of trainees’ learning, identify a range of assessment tools, techniques and approaches and devise an appropriate training assessment process.
• Explain the background to training evaluation, identify a range of evaluation models and principles, evaluate training programmes effectively and identify key areas of benefit and opportunity.

Programme Assessment Process

Programme assessment is on a continuous basis and will require students to review theoretical concepts surrounding the systematic approach to training and apply these in practical situations. Assessment methods incorporate: assignments, projects, skills demonstrations and a learner record.