Day 1

• Course Introduction & Programme Plan.
• Module 1: Training Theories.
• Concepts of training and education.
• Key principles and methodologies of adult learning.
• State the different ways people learn and what motivates this learning.

Day 2

• Module 2: Equality & Diversity In Training.
• Responsibilities of the trainer.
• Define equality and diversity.
• Equality legislation.
• Module 3: Training Needs Analysis & Training Course Objectives.
• Identify and analyse training needs.
• Develop objectives to ensure the training course is effective for learners.

Day 3

• Module 4: Training Design, Delivery and Evaluation.
• Develop a training session.
• Plan the design, structure and delivery of a training course.
• Use of visual aids for the training session (ie. overhead, powerpoint slides, flipcharts).
• Evaluate a training course.
• Evaluate learner progress against learning objectives.
• Gather input from learners on course effectiveness.
• Identify opportunities for improvement of delivery.

Day 4

• Module 5: Communication Skills.
• Establish, promote and maintain a positive learning culture.
• Dealing with “pre-performance” nerves.
• Conduct practice session for skills demonstration assessment.

Day 5 

• Assessments.
• Skills demonstration – To be completed in the form of a 20 minute presentation by each candidate.
• Learner record – To be completed in line with the brief provided and submitted by each candidate within 2 weeks of completing the course.
• Project – To be completed in line with the brief provided and submitted by each candidate within 4 weeks of completing the course.