While it is possible to complete both as standalone modules, Training Delivery and Evaluation and Training Needs Identification and Design form part of the Level 6 Training and Development 6S3372 Special Purpose Award. To achieve the Special Purpose Award you need to complete both modules.
Module 1 – Level 6 Training Delivery and Evaluation 6N3326
Credit Value
This module holds a credit value of 15 credits on the National Framework of Qualifications. This course requires a minimum attendance of 80% attendance.
Course Outcome
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to deliver, assess and evaluate a training and development intervention.
Course Content
- Outline the concepts and theories underlying the delivery and evaluation of training interventions
- Explore the elements which impact on the effectiveness of a training session to include, the learning environment, the trainer, learning methodologies and the group dynamics of participants
- Demonstrate an awareness of a range of issues to include equality, diversity and disability in the context of current legislation with regard to training provision
- Appraise a range of evaluation models, approaches, tools and techniques used in the evaluation and monitoring of a training and development intervention
- Deliver appropriate training content and materials using a range of training aids
- Formulate appropriate evaluation tools, techniques and approaches for a training session to determine whether or not training needs were met and objectives fulfilled
- Provide constructive feedback to participants in relation to training intervention
- Apply a comprehensive range of specialised training delivery and evaluation skills in the delivery of an appropriate training intervention
- Devise a training evaluation process to include the identification of key stakeholders, feedback from the trainee, challenges within the process and the conduct or methodology of the evaluation
- Select from a range of evaluation tools, techniques and approaches for a training session to determine whether or not training needs were met and objectives fulfilled
- Report on a training and development evaluation to include the identification of areas of success and of improvement opportunities
Assessment Technique
Project 40%
Skills Demonstration 40%
Learner Record 20%
Grading
Pass 50% – 64%
Merit 65% – 79%
Distinction 80% – 100%
Module 2 – Level 6 Training Needs Identification and Design 6N3325
Credit Value
This module holds a credit value of 15 credits on the National Framework of Qualifications. This course requires a minimum attendance of 80% attendance.
Course Outcome
The purpose of this award is to equip the learner with the relevant knowledge, skill and competence to deliver, assess and evaluate a training and development intervention.
Course Content
- 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.
Assessment Technique
Assignment 40% (two assignments weighting 20% each)
Project 60%
Grading
Pass 50% – 64%
Merit 65% – 79%
Distinction 80% – 100%
Course Type
Both are run as part-time courses
Registration
To register for either course or for more information please contact us on 043-3347515 or email training@edilongford.ie
Day/Date
TBC – ongoing registrations
Cost
TBC – a €50 non-refundable deposit is required to secure a place on this course. Full fees to be paid two weeks prior to course start date. Funding may be available for eligible participants
Entry Criteria for both components
Level 5 Certificate / Leaving Certificate (or equivalent) or relevant life experience. Mature Applicants with relevant life and work experience are welcomed. As these Level 6 courses are delivered through English it is necessary learners have a good standard of written and spoken English to complete these courses. A basic working knowledge of computers is also required.
