SSG Train the Trainer course

Learning outcomes

Successful candidates will be able to:

• understand their own role, responsibilities and boundaries of the role in relation to training
• understand appropriate training and learning approaches within a specialist area
• understand session planning skills – plan, deliver, observe and evaluate a micro-teach session
• understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that motivate learners
• understand the use of different assessment methods
• understand the need for accurate record keeping

A Role and responsibilities:

• Candidates should understand their own role, responsibilities and boundaries of the role in relation to training and be able to:
• Recognise the responsibilities of trainers and those who have an effect on their work.
• Recognise the importance of matching the training material to the needs of the learners.
• Explain the need for record keeping.
• Learning styles and preferences

Candidates should understand appropriate training and learning approaches in the specialist area and be able to:

• Identify and demonstrate relevant approaches to training and learning, in relation to the specialist area.
• Recognise the factors that influence learning and use a simple but effective structure for identifying and accommodating different learning preferences in any training situation.
• Understand how learners have preferences for receiving and assimilating information.

Training planning skills: Candidates should demonstrate their session planning skills and be able to:

• Identify appropriate learning outcomes for a specific group of learners.
• Design training sessions by carrying out effective planning and preparation that takes account of the needs of the learners.
• Select different and diverse training resources for a specific session.

Training styles and communication: Candidates should understand how to deliver inclusive sessions that motivate learners and be able to:

• Recognise ways to establish ground rules with learners, which underpin appropriate behaviour and respect for others.
• Explain and demonstrate good practice in giving feedback to learners to ensure a process of continuous improvement.
• Communicate appropriately and effectively with learners, using a variety of different methods.
• Evaluate training to ensure a process of continuous improvement.