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Prescription: TR600 (TR200)Training

Aim of Module Students will develop the skills required to identify training requirements and to conduct instruction sessions using a variety of methods.

Credits 7

Student Learning hours 70

Content Revised 2002

Prescription Expiry Date Nov 2005


Level and Assessment Schedule
TopicsHighest
Skill Level
Suggested
Assessment
Percentage
1 Training Principles C 15
2 Training Sessions A 35
3 Computer-Based Training (CBT) A 35
4 Create a Training Manual A 15

100

LEARNING OUTCOMES

The Student Will
C1Describe and explain adult learning processes and training principles
A2Develop and conduct training sessions (see note) using different training methods and support aids.
A3Describe and explain CBT and develop a small CBT package (see note).
A4Create a training manual or user manual for use with the CBT package.

CONTENT

1Training Principles
>Adult learning processes
-Describe types/styles of learning (cognitive, affective and psychomotor)
-Explain cognitive levels of learning (Bloom’s Taxonomy)
>Principles of training
-Describe Training Needs Analysis (TNA)
-Describe the processes involved in developing a training programme in terms of planning, preparation and presentation (The 3 Ps)
-Explain various training strategies and methods that may be employed
top
2Training Sessions
>Plan, develop and conduct training sessions that include a variety of different training methods and support material
Note: Training sessions may be of varying length, but should be at least 30 minutes in total; e.g. two sessions of 15 minutes duration each or one of 30 minutes duration.
top
3Computer-Based Training (CBT)
>Describe and explain CBT in terms of:
>The interactivity learning cycle; i.e. Stimulus, response, response analysis, feedback
>An interactive learning experience
>Investigate current hardware and software used for commercial training (e.g. CD-ROM and Web CT)
>Develop a small CBT package and demonstrate its features (e.g. context sensitive help, multiple choice tests)
top
4Create a Training Manual
top
Note
>Students should not necessarily be expected to develop a full CBT package, but rather demonstrate principles of good design where the following features may be included:
>A title screen/frame, including programme and author
>Brief, but clear instructions on using the CBT package
>Navigation buttons, scripting and appropriate use of sound, text, colour and graphics
>Story board of screen design and information
>A screen/frame containing questions (e.g. multiple-choice test)
>An evaluation mechanism
>A screen/frame that appears in response to the answers (right or wrong) to the questions and with a tally of answers

LEARNING RESOURCES
Reference material:
>Ramsey, P. (2000) On-The-Job Learning; Creating Productive Work Environments: Dunmore Press, N.Z.
>Furjanic, S. & Trotman, L. (2000) Turning Training into Learning: How to Design and Deliver Programmes That Get Results: AMACOM, New York
>Moss, J. (1990) The Trainers Handbook 4th Edition: Moss Associates, Wellington
>Gery, G. (1987) Making CBT Happen: Prescriptions for Successful Implementation of Computer-Based Training in Your Organisation: Ziff Institute Cambridge, MA, USA



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