PTS

PLANNING A TRAINING SESSION

When planning a training session, it is important that the trainer must
review the currency of the curriculum conforming the Competency Standards
in the Training Regulations. Then know and determine your trainees. Identify
their characteristics and current skills and knowledge by utilizing Data
gathering instrument which include questionnaires that will determine their
learning characteristics and styles and Training Needs Assessment Tools to
identify their training needs, learning outcomes and the method of training
including the time and resources that suits with the learners. And with the
information collected from the data gathering tools, the trainer can now
develop a session plan based on the training needs in accordance with the
competency based curriculum and or from the TR.
In developing a session plan, the design must comparable to the
standards indicating the qualification and the sector where it belong. The
module title which is derived from the unit of competency shall be identified
wherein the learning outcomes that are expected from the trainees are
determined. Part also is the introduction of the module coverage for that
particular unit of competency and the required attitude, skills and knowledge
to complete the requirements. But the most essential to the session plan is
how the learning activities were facilitated and executed. The contents and
learning approach must conform to the attainment of the required standards
of the unit of competency. Then the assessment plan shall be congruent with
these learning activities to effectively measure the acquired knowledge and
skills. Time and resources must be considered for the success and
completion of the training.
In CBT, the learning starts from simple to complex. This is why after
presentation of each learning content must be followed with practice and
feedback to gain mastery with the knowledge and skills. To determine
evidence of acquired knowledge and skills, trainees are assessed of their
performance through written test, oral questioning and practical
demonstration. These methods of gathering evidences is efficient in
measuring underpinning skills and knowledge. Assessment tools that shall be
used for evaluation must conform to the dimensions of competencies as
stated in the training regulations. A prepared table of specifications for the
written test will determine the required knowledge achieved is within the
coverage of the training module.
Another consideration for the session plan is the adult learning
principles. Some adults are task-centered in their orientation to learning.
You need to lead them to discover the solution on their issues and not tell
them what to do. Adults must want to learn and generally have a concept of
being responsible of their own decisions. Communicate the learning
objectives to them and show how they will benefit from the training.
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Before starting the session, I prepared the venue with the appropriate CBT
components such as the Practica Work Area/Institutional Assessment Area,
Contextual Learning Area, Trainer’s Resource Center, Quality Control Area,
and Support Service Area. In the practical work area, I also prepare the
working stations representing the 4 units of competency. I also prepare the
tools, materials and equipment. I posted the training activity matrix to
monitor the trainee’s activities, achievement chart to record their activities
and progress chart to record completed learning outcomes. I also prepare
the pre-assessment forms.
Before the orientation starts, I collected the trainee’s admission slips
and let them sign the attendance sheet to validate their identity, I ask their
IDs. Before I administer the pre-assessment, I orient them first of the
purpose of VAK is to know their profile and characteristics and TNA to know
their learning styles, then data gathering instrument to know their prior
learning (RPL) and training gaps. After that, I proceed to orientation. I
discuss the 10 principles and CBT flow. I enumerated the core competencies
and explain the assessment methods I use to gather evidence,
I provided feedback on the result of pre-assessement and diseeminate
them based on their learning styles.Proceed to training proper. I provided
them with the necessary tools and materials such as the information sheets,
video presentations and job sheet. After the activities, I provided them with
the appropriate feedback through constructive feedback and record their
performance in the achievement chart. Since the trainees are adutls, I
consider the adult learning styles pronciples which is goal oriented which
means that they may set goals to achieve it.
During institutional assessment, I orient them just that based on the
evidence plan, the evidences will be gather thourgh the rules of evidence
and 4 dimensions of competency. The assessment methods that I use are
the written exam to measure the required knowledge, demonstration to
measure the required knowledge and skill. After the demonstration I provide
appropriate feedback and recorded their performance in progress chart.
After the session, I gave them evaluation forms to evaluate the
facilities, tools, materials, equipment, and training delivery for the purpose
of improvement or for adjustment of the session plan.
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To protect and extend the useful life of the training facilities, tools,
materials and equipment that are being utilized during he training like the
bottle sterilizer, electric kettle and air pot, vacuum cleaners, washing
machine, nebulizer, 5 electric irons, gas stove, air conditioner and exhaust
fan, I have prepred a maintenance plan schedule for our workshop
equipment. I implemented the housekeeping activities schedule to maintain
availability of our workshop and the equipment maintenance schedule to
maintain the readiness and functionality of our equipment. These
maintenance programs were implemented to increase occupational health
and safety of our training environment using an inspection checklist. I
always ensure that the equipment are readily available that’s why every
equipment that were found not functioning or defective shall need to be
reported to the maintenance section for appropriate action. Then a tag-out
card shall be posted to the identified defective equipment to avoid untoward
incident that this may cause. And if an equipment of machine needs to be
replaced, a purchase order shall be made to suffie the requirement of the
training program. When an equipment is subjected for disposal, a salvage
report shall be prepared to enable to re-use the reusable parts. An
equipment record is prepared and updated to monitor the readiness and
availability when a breakdown is reported or new purchases made.
To help protect our environment, I had prepared a waste management
system which includes waste segregation of recyclable materials,
biodegradeable, the non-biodegradable and hazardous waste. The system
also identified the waste disposal which includes the date and time of
disposal and its accredited transporter.
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Supervise Work-Based Learning

After identifying the learners’ training need, an industry partner that
shall compliment the requirement must be identified. Site visit shall be
necessary to ensure that the training venue could comply with the training
plan which is in accordance with the learners’ training need. Once the
prospected industry partner agrees with the training plan, a memorandum of
agreement shall be prepared and must be signed by both parties. Before
sending the learners to the industry, they must be oriented with the training
plan that will serve them as guide through the duration of their training. The
company rules and policies must be introduced including the occupational
health and safety requirement in the industry to avoid untoward incident to
happen that may cause harm or damage to property.
A regular visit shall be conducted to monitor the progress of the
trainees including coordination with the industry partner of the status of the
training program. Monitoring tools such as Trainees Progress Sheet to
monitor their completed activities and Trainees Record Book to monitor the
status of their completed learning outcomes and competencies shall be
prepared and must be updated regularly. This will enable me to provide
them feedback to enforce their learning. An immediate feedback given to the
learners can improve their performance with their activities.
In any event that a negative or unfavourable remark shall be reported
by the industry partner, a written report on the incident shall be ask before
conducting an investigation. The trainee receiving the negative feedback and
the industry supervisor/partner shall be notified for a meeting to mitigate or
advise corrective actions to avoid re-occurrence of the same.
At the end of the program, an evaluation tools shall be accomplished by the
trainees to identify areas for improvement or adjustment with the training
program/plan.
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Prior to the conduct of competency assessment, I will coordinate with
the AC Manager to check the availability of the assessmemnt. I will conduct
site inspection and check in the tools, materials and equipment including the
assessment tools are ready, available and adequate for the duration of the
assessment. I will ensure that the venue is conducive and safe during the
assessment to avoid unnuccesary incidents.
Before conduction an orientation, I will collect their admission slips and
let them sign the attendance sheet. To validate their identties I will ask a
valid id. To prepare the candidates for their assessment and to make them
relax, I will conduct an orientation to inform them on the assessment flow
and the competencies to be assessed. During orientation, I will explain the
purpose of assessment. Along with that, I will use to gather evidence. To
ensure fairness during the assessment, I will establish allowable and
reasonable adjustments like the language, they prefer to use their culture
and religion, their health and if they are having physical disability, and to
suffice their personal necessities. If they don’t conforms to their assessment
results, I will inform them that they have the right to appeal. I will also
inform them that assessment results shall be confidential to protect their
integrity. For their re-assessment procedure, they have onle 3 3 chances to
take assessment. If they fail again, I will advice them to take a refresher
course before undergoing another assessment.
After the orientation, I will allow the candidates to read and
understand the specific instruction and ask for clarifications. Their
performance will be recorded in the rating sheet and I will remind them of
the OHS. I will not ask questions and interrupt the trainees during their
demonstration to avoid distraction.
During the oral questioning (sandwich method) I will not provide the
correct answer to the candidates if the assessment is till going on because it
may pre-emp the answer to the next questions. After the oral questioning, I
will give appropriate feedback through constructive feedback to the
candidate then I will let them sign the rating sheets and the competenct
assessment results summary based on the evidence I gathered through the
rules of evidence, and four dimensions of competencies. I will declare them
as competent or not yet competent. I will give advice to the not yet
competent to practice more. To improve the performance in case the
candidate does not agree with the decision, I will him make a complaint
letter addressed to the Tesda Proviincial Director.