The aim of the course is to explore, and to assess the application of, the key interpersonal and practical elements that underpin effective technical training.

The objectives are to help the participants to:

plan and lead a coherent training session
develop a constructive and cooperative atmosphere that maximises participant input
deliver training events with increased confidence
create activities aimed at reinforcing learning.

The outcomes - participants are expected to be able to:

design and develop interactive training sessions
confidently deliver training activity
utilise new training capabilities
implement practical solutions to support hands-on training

Course Summary - This course is composed of 3 parts:

Pre-event activity- designed to provide a foundation for drawings on participants’ prior knowledge and ideas; to prepare participants’; also to give the TtTT trainer useful supporting information.

The event

Day 1 (full-day) - divided into coherent sessions, including interactive plenary and group exercises that builds on the interpersonal skills and the practical elements of technical training.

Day 2 (half-day) - final preparation and a short 10 minute presentation by participants, followed by trainer feedback

Post event learning in the workplace - opportunity to build on the feedback and practice in the workplace by (1) developing a workbook, to help build on the contact time learning.

By meeting the course outcomes participants will be able to implement effective skills in facilitating training and learning. This is a practical ‘learning by doing’ training programme. Participants will be using their expertise of techniques, facilities and tools for a short 10 minute training session they will be delivering.