Training Needs Identification and Design QQI Level 6 Minor Award

Course details

The determination of both the business and learner training needs are critical components in the success of any training intervention. Knowing what outcomes are required will guide and direct how the learning should be designed, delivered and evaluated.

This programme consists of 5 days of extensive insight, exploration, discussion and practice of the skills required to research, analyse and determine the training needs required to support the development of individuals and ultimately the business/community in the achievement of its goals. The programme will examine the theories that underpin best practice in all areas of training needs determination, planning and design including how to effectively understand the core gaps and needs which require training and learning intervention. Learners will be invited to engage in a process of reflection, research and exploration of theoretical models introduced through designed experiential exercises and input, which aim to give real learning of how these theories apply to their role as the trainer and the learning outcomes established.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this training course, delegates should be able to:

• Examine the internal and external environmental factors influencing training and development requirements
• Differentiate between the concepts of learning, training, development and education
• Examine the impact of organisation strategy, policy, vision and mission on training and development
• Examine the purpose of training and development in an organisational and or individual setting
• Outline the benefits of training needs analysis at an organisation and or individual level
• Assess a range of approaches and techniques to conduct a training needs analysis
• Outline the stages in conducting a training needs analysis
• Assess a range of Instructional System Design (ISD) models
• Apply a comprehensive range of specialised skills and tools in identifying the barriers to training and attitudes to training in an organisation
• Devise a training plan based on prioritised training needs to include a cost benefit analysis
• Design a training intervention, that incorporates a range of design factors to include trainees, adult learning theories, motivation theories, objectives, exercises, training methods, learning aids, location and facilities
• Develop appropriate training content and materials using a range of learning aids to include web based facilities, software, flipcharts and handouts
• Evaluate a range of performance management approaches in the context of identifying training and development needs
• Conduct a Training Needs Analysis(TNA) to identify training and development needs for an organisation and or individual
• Identify TNA outcomes in terms of gaps in knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Entry Requirements

Level 5 Certificate, Leaving Certificate or equivalent qualifications and/or relevant life and work experiences. A good level of English language competence is required to follow workshops and complete assessments. SQT recommend a competency comparable to IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Course Programme

This programme will be delivered in 5 days over a six week period.

As this programme is focused towards industry/community-based work settings, learners will have the opportunity to apply their classroom-based learning to real industry/community-based work settings. This will occur during the programme, in the intervening time between the units, and post-unit 2, to assist learners in developing their skills and completing necessary assessment requirements. All potential learners are invited to engage with the tutor in a pre-course one-to-one discussion to establish their requirements and expectations and to determine the suitability of this course to meet their specific learning and development needs.

The course structure will be as follows;