Train the Trainer

Overview

This program is designed to provide new trainers, with the skills and knowledge to plan and present effective and interactive training sessions. The focus of the delivery is on three areas - individual facilitation, group facilitation and work-based facilitation.

With a very practical ‘how to’ approach, this program is premised in learning the theory behind great training and a series of presentations to the group by each participant.

Train the Trainer is designed for:

• training officers
• managers with training responsibilities
• people who have not previously been trainers and would like to develop skills to effectively deliver training sessions.

Content

• training vs presenting
• overcoming nerves
• clarifying your message
• key skills for trainers
• a trainers toolkit - physical resources to deliver great training
• planning and presenting a skills or theory based session
• the secrets to a great training presentation for trainers and participants
• understanding learning styles
• adjusting your delivery for different learning styles
• understanding group dynamics and developing questioning skills
• dealing with difficult training situations and/or participants
• selecting and using appropriate training support materials
• assessing learning after training is completed
• reviewing and evaluating the effectiveness of training sessions
• conducting practical sessions
• understanding the basics of training needs analysis.

Learning Outcomes

• plan, prepare and implement training including work-based training
• facilitate individual and group learning, including supporting and monitoring learning, and addressing barriers to effective participation
• deliver structured training sessions, including establishing an environment conducive to group learning
• provide learners with opportunities for practice and feedback
• prepare and use appropriate support materials
• review and evaluate delivery of training sessions
• conduct basic training needs analysis.

Units of competency

• TAADEL401B Plan and organise group based delivery
• TAADEL402B Facilitate group based learning
• TAADEL403B Facilitate individual learning
• TAADEL404B Facilitate work based learning

Duration
5 Days