learning program design2
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Training Packages revision…Training Packages revision…
Training packages do not:Training packages do not:• provide an off-the-shelf resource, ready to be provide an off-the-shelf resource, ready to be
used for training used for training • describe describe howhow people should be trained people should be trained • provide information on delivery and funding provide information on delivery and funding • specify hours for training specify hours for training
Trainers develop learning programs – the Trainers develop learning programs – the ‘‘howhow’ – depending on learners’ needs, ’ – depending on learners’ needs, abilities and circumstancesabilities and circumstances
Learning program - definitionLearning program - definition
A document that provides definition A document that provides definition and structure to the learning and structure to the learning process, providing the learner with a process, providing the learner with a cohesive and integrated range of cohesive and integrated range of learning experiences and the learning experiences and the trainer/facilitator with guidance and trainer/facilitator with guidance and direction in facilitating these learning direction in facilitating these learning experiencesexperiences
Source – Glossary p.41Source – Glossary p.41
A learning program should identify:A learning program should identify:
Its purposeIts purpose The target group, their needs and The target group, their needs and
characteristicscharacteristics The outcomes to be achieved, such as The outcomes to be achieved, such as
units of competency or other benchmarksunits of competency or other benchmarks The learning and assessment activities The learning and assessment activities
including any flexibilities with thisincluding any flexibilities with this Any required resourcesAny required resources
It should also include:It should also include:
Learning objectivesLearning objectives A plan of how the learners will A plan of how the learners will
achieve the objectivesachieve the objectives A structure and sequence for A structure and sequence for
learninglearning Content of the learningContent of the learning Delivery and assessment methodsDelivery and assessment methods Assessment requirementsAssessment requirements
PurposePurpose
Developing vocational Developing vocational competency/vocational skillscompetency/vocational skills
Developing generic skillsDeveloping generic skills Developing language, literacy, numeracyDeveloping language, literacy, numeracy Developing general educationDeveloping general education Fleshing out and adding content to part of Fleshing out and adding content to part of
a learning strategya learning strategy Achieving organisational changeAchieving organisational change Supporting organisational skill Supporting organisational skill
developmentdevelopment
Purpose cont…Purpose cont…
For professional development For professional development purposespurposes
Developing teamsDeveloping teams Meeting new legislation, licensing or Meeting new legislation, licensing or
registration requirementsregistration requirements Meeting regulatory and OHS Meeting regulatory and OHS
requirementsrequirements Meeting funding body requirementsMeeting funding body requirements
FocusFocus A subset of a learning strategyA subset of a learning strategy A short course/vocational programA short course/vocational program A professional development programA professional development program A community education programA community education program A workplace learning programA workplace learning program Part of a VET in Schools programPart of a VET in Schools program Part of an apprenticeship/traineeshipPart of an apprenticeship/traineeship A short-term development plan developed A short-term development plan developed
by a coachby a coach A short-term induction programA short-term induction program
Benchmark or specificationsBenchmark or specifications
Units of competency from a Training Units of competency from a Training Package or accredited curriculumPackage or accredited curriculum
Product specificationsProduct specifications Organisational work Organisational work
requirements/training needsrequirements/training needs Induction needsInduction needs Language, literacy and numeracy Language, literacy and numeracy
development needsdevelopment needs Regulatory/licensing requirements Regulatory/licensing requirements
Scope and breadthScope and breadth
The number of competencies to be The number of competencies to be achievedachieved
The vocational or generic skills to be The vocational or generic skills to be developeddeveloped
The subject or technical knowledge and/or The subject or technical knowledge and/or theory to be learnedtheory to be learned
The work activities to be encompassedThe work activities to be encompassed The specific organisational learning needs The specific organisational learning needs
to be addressedto be addressed
Target learnersTarget learners Existing industry/enterprise employeesExisting industry/enterprise employees School leaversSchool leavers New entrants to the workforceNew entrants to the workforce Apprentices/traineesApprentices/trainees Individuals learning new skills/knowledgeIndividuals learning new skills/knowledge Individuals changing careersIndividuals changing careers UnemployedUnemployed Learners who have a disabilityLearners who have a disability Members of target groups i.e. Aboriginal and Members of target groups i.e. Aboriginal and
Torres Strait Islander communities, migrants, etcTorres Strait Islander communities, migrants, etc Individuals/groups meeting licensing or other Individuals/groups meeting licensing or other
regulatory requirementsregulatory requirements
CharacteristicsCharacteristics Level and breadth of work experienceLevel and breadth of work experience Level and previous experiences of formal Level and previous experiences of formal
educationeducation Skill/competency profileSkill/competency profile Socio-economic background, age, gender, range Socio-economic background, age, gender, range
of abilitiesof abilities Cultural background and needsCultural background and needs Specific needs – physical or psychologicalSpecific needs – physical or psychological Motivation for learningMotivation for learning Language, literacy and numeracy needs of Language, literacy and numeracy needs of
learnerslearners Learning style and preferencesLearning style and preferences
Learning environmentLearning environment
Operational workplaceOperational workplace Simulated workplaceSimulated workplace Meeting room/tutorial roomMeeting room/tutorial room College/school classroomCollege/school classroom OnlineOnline Community settingCommunity setting homehome
Operational resourcesOperational resources
Staffing needsStaffing needs Guest speakersGuest speakers Technical and support staffTechnical and support staff Learning materials and learning Learning materials and learning
resourcesresources Equipment and technologyEquipment and technology
Learning resourcesLearning resources
Training package noted support materialsTraining package noted support materials Organisational learning resourcesOrganisational learning resources Competency standards as a learning Competency standards as a learning
resourceresource Videos/DVDsVideos/DVDs CDs and audio tapesCDs and audio tapes References and textsReferences and texts ManualsManuals Record/log booksRecord/log books
Learning materialsLearning materials Handouts for learnersHandouts for learners Worksheets, workbooksWorksheets, workbooks Prepared case studiesPrepared case studies Prepared task sheets, activity sheetsPrepared task sheets, activity sheets Prepared topic/unit/subject information sheetsPrepared topic/unit/subject information sheets Prepared role-playsPrepared role-plays Prepared presentations and overheadsPrepared presentations and overheads Prepared scenarios, projects, assignmentsPrepared scenarios, projects, assignments Materials sourced from the workplace, e.g. Materials sourced from the workplace, e.g.
workplace documentation, operating procedures, workplace documentation, operating procedures, specificationsspecifications
Prepared research tasksPrepared research tasks
Learning activitiesLearning activities DiscussionsDiscussions Role-playsRole-plays Written activitiesWritten activities Case studiesCase studies SimulationSimulation Audio or visual activitiesAudio or visual activities DemonstrationsDemonstrations Practice, e.g. practicum or supervised Practice, e.g. practicum or supervised
teaching/facilitationteaching/facilitation Individual activities/projects/assignmentsIndividual activities/projects/assignments
Learning activities cont…Learning activities cont…
Group activities/projects/assignmentsGroup activities/projects/assignments Workplace practiceWorkplace practice ResearchResearch Problem-based tasksProblem-based tasks ‘‘thinking skills’ exercisesthinking skills’ exercises Question and answerQuestion and answer Self-paced learning materialsSelf-paced learning materials gamesgames
Costs Costs
Venue hireVenue hire Technology and equipmentTechnology and equipment Purchase of learning resources/learning Purchase of learning resources/learning
materials and related costsmaterials and related costs Photocopying or materials/documentsPhotocopying or materials/documents Use of training and/or assessment Use of training and/or assessment
personnelpersonnel Use of consultants and other support Use of consultants and other support
personnelpersonnel
LogisticsLogistics
When learning program is requiredWhen learning program is required Where learning program will be Where learning program will be
undertakenundertaken Accessibility/availability of appropriate Accessibility/availability of appropriate
learning resources, learning materials and learning resources, learning materials and equipment needs to support the learning equipment needs to support the learning programprogram
Communication/marketing needsCommunication/marketing needs Availability of appropriate staffAvailability of appropriate staff
Time frameTime frame
The number and duration of training The number and duration of training sessions/classes/periodssessions/classes/periods
Suggested learning timeSuggested learning time Time for practice/work experienceTime for practice/work experience
Delivery strategiesDelivery strategies
The focus of deliveryThe focus of delivery The context of deliveryThe context of delivery The mode of deliveryThe mode of delivery Delivery methodsDelivery methods
Focus of deliveryFocus of delivery
Groups of various sizesGroups of various sizes Groups from single context/from Groups from single context/from
multiple contextsmultiple contexts Groups of similar Groups of similar
educational/competency/levels/groupeducational/competency/levels/groups with divergent s with divergent educational/competency/backgroundeducational/competency/backgroundss
On individualsOn individuals
Context of deliveryContext of delivery
In the workplace – work in situIn the workplace – work in situ In simulated work environmentsIn simulated work environments In the training room/classroomIn the training room/classroom In specialist environments – e.g. In specialist environments – e.g.
laboratory/computer roomlaboratory/computer room Through the world wide webThrough the world wide web At homeAt home In a community settingIn a community setting
Mode of deliveryMode of delivery
Face-to-faceFace-to-face Technology-based Technology-based
electronic/computer-based/online/auelectronic/computer-based/online/audiovisualdiovisual
ExperientialExperiential Distance resource-basedDistance resource-based Blended Blended
Delivery methodsDelivery methods Lock step/learner-paced/mixedLock step/learner-paced/mixed Interactive/participative/collaborativeInteractive/participative/collaborative Trainer/facilitator-centred/learner-centredTrainer/facilitator-centred/learner-centred Time and place dependent/independentTime and place dependent/independent DemonstrationDemonstration InstructionInstruction PresentationsPresentations Guided facilitationGuided facilitation Guided activities/applications/experiencesGuided activities/applications/experiences Project basedProject based Blended delivery methodsBlended delivery methods
Assessment methodsAssessment methods Direct observation of real work/real time Direct observation of real work/real time
activities or work activities in a simulated activities or work activities in a simulated work environmentwork environment
Structured activities (e.g. simulation Structured activities (e.g. simulation exercises, projects, demonstration, activity exercises, projects, demonstration, activity sheets)sheets)
Questioning (e.g. computer, oral, written)Questioning (e.g. computer, oral, written) Portfolios (collections of evidence Portfolios (collections of evidence
compiled by candidate)compiled by candidate) Product reviewProduct review Third party feedbackThird party feedback