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ROADS Services Training Group LOCAL AUTHORITY ROADS CONFERENCE 2013 OUR ROADS – PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE/ROLE IN NATIONAL AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT HODSON BAY HOTEL, ATHLONE, MAY 2013. 1 Our Roads - Planning for the Future/Role in National and Local Development Training to meet Legislation and Certification Requirements Charlie Kerr National Training Co-Ordinator LASNTG Development of a Training Programme 1. 2. Identify Need Specification a) b) c) 3. 4. 5. Target Costs Outcomes Course Programme Training Delivery Review and Monitor Outcomes Training Programme Requirements A good training programme should have Clear Objectives with regard to Cognitive/ Skills Learning Outcomes Attitude Outcomes Behavioural Outcomes Well defined target audience Appropriate training methodologies An evaluation framework Evaluation of Leaner outcomes Evaluation of Training Programme Target Learner Group Primary Target Group Secondary Target Group Previous Learning Experience Aptitude Course may be useful for Training methodology Must be appropriate to the Primary Target Group Important that control is kept over content Everything may be nice to know, but Key items may get lost in the information overload Better to be able to do a smaller number of items well Classroom Demonstration On the Job Provided minimum requirements of course met Review and assess Learner Outcomes Certification for Training Allows the level of knowledge, skill and competence to be specified for occupational roles Allows informed evaluation of qualifications Connects business/ sectoral needs with training development and delivery Allows certification/ recognition of in-house/ on the job training Simplifies application/ assignment process cpd Supports performance and continuous improvement Added value to Employee resource Efficient migration of skills internally and between employers to address business need and potential Beneficial in generating a team environment Generates a common exchange platform for work processes Implement organisational change/ reform Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) QQI NQAI (National Qualification Authority of Ireland) FETAC (Further Education and Training Awards Council) HETAC (Higher Education And Training Awards Council) IUQB (Irish University Quality Board) National Framework of Qualifications Level 4 enables Learners to gain Level 3 Learners to recognition for the achievement Level Advanced 5 enables enables Certificate Learners enables to gainof recognition forof specific personal Honours Master isarange awarded either normally or vocational an personal skills. developDegree development aDegree broad variety oftaught of skills, skills Ordinary Degree awarded normally skills, practical skills after research. 3-4 year Taught programme awarded after 1-2 Level Doctor 1 Degree comprises can of be aLevel research, number of Opens progression toand 5aand and which are may vocational be vocationally specific specific after 32 year programme in in a knowledge recognised year programme institution components professional, –oroften practitioner in basicwithof introductory vocational require and/or of general a general understanding supervisory recognised institution literacy substantial and taught numeracy components. employment the nature subject matter Cert in Keyboard and e.g. Honours Masters in Bachelor Psychoanalytic Deg in e.g. Bachelor Deg in Human Computer Skills Engineering Psychotherapy e.g. Cert inManagement Doctor Communications General Degree Theology Pharmacy Sales Advanced Restaurant Cert in -Learning Electrical Operations Resource National Framework of Qualifications Approved Awarding Bodies Further Education & Training Awards Council State Examinations Commission Higher Education & Training Awards Council Institutes of Technology Dublin Institute of Technology Universities Recognition of International Qualifications Qualification Recognition service Regional Training Centres Service free of charge: advice to determine comparision Part of Europass Increase the mobility of learners and workers across Europe Constructions Skills Certification Scheme Training, Assessment, Certification and Registration of non-craft operatives within the construction sector. Legal Requirement Registration Schedule 4 of Construction Regulations Plant Scaffolding Roofing Roadwork activities Mobile Access Tower Shotfiring Confined spaces New Entrant/ Assessment Competence is assessed FETAC award (award is for life) Valid for 5 years from the date of training Renewal Self declaration 300 hours over 5 years Can apply for renewal up to 6 months in advance Will only be renewed up to 12 months after expiry Must hold a valid safe pass card. Quality Assurance Trainer Responsibilities Course planning Course commencement Learner ability to contact Trainer for duration of course Learner attendance Suitable venue Required course material/ documentation Course support Able to deliver programme in accordance with and as per the requirements Registration/ Attendance records Assessments Written Practical Evidence Quality Assurance - Evaluation Learner feedback Customer care Course Specification Trainer/ Training provider Opportunity to participate Facilities Duration Training aids Handouts/ Materials Venue Catering Understanding of course objectives Were those objectives met Was the course beneficial Quality Assurance - Evaluation Trainer feedback Customer care Course Specification Facilities Training aids Handouts/ Materials Venue Catering Suitability of participants Pedagogical Review Evidence of Assessment Feedback/ Provisional Results Quality Assurance - Complaints Learner/ Employer Identification of course and trainer Nature of complaint Relevant supporting evidence Complaint tracking system Regional Training Centre LASNTG Course Specification (Outline) Course Title Training Aim Award Common description and course code Attendance Certificate Assessment Certificate Continuing Professional Development Applicable Regulations/ Standards the course meets Overall duration of course Expiry Period/ Renewal method Primary Target Learner Group Secondary Target Learner Group Course Specification (Learner Profile) Minimum age Education/ Training Aptitudes Personal skills Previous experience Special requirements Any documents/ equipment the Learner must bring to the course Course Specification (Trainer Profile) General education Technical education Technical competence Pedagogical competence Social skills Work experience Registration requirements Registration renewal requirements Course Specification (Course Requirements) Minimum/ Maximum class sizes Trainer : Learner ratio Workshop/ Classroom facilities Equipment Consumable materials Special facilities Course Specification (Content) Course organised into Units The aim of the Unit The location of the learning The duration of the unit Directed Placement The Activities that will be undertaken What the learner will be able to do on completion What standard or reference the content is based on How the Learning Outcome for that Activity will be assessed Course Specification (MAP) Modular Assessment Programme Assessment title Assessment method Pass standard Duration of the Assessment Assessment content Marking scheme Effective Training Meet Legislation Requirements Meet Certification Requirements Safety Competence Migration of skills across and within the sector Quality assurance within organisations Effective tendering and recruitment Cost Reduction/ Increase Income Targeted Right people trained with the right skills If work is carried out well with a trained workforce it Need Change management Oppertunity Is carried out safely Is carried out effectively Will meet legislative requirements Will be carried out in accordance with the most up to date standards Will meet quality assurance requirements Will be cost effective Training skills are cumulative Adds value to the employee Adds value to the organisation Adds value to the sector