TAEDES401 Design And Develop Learning Program

Question 1

What “two questions” define the parameters of a learning program?

Answer 1

1. Who is the training program for?
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2. Why is it necessary?

Question 2

List some reasons why a training program will be required:

Answer 2

• refreshing or updating skills
• Developing a new skill or procedure to improve employability
• Development training as part of an organisations staff development
• Meeting legislation, licensing or registration requirements
• Additional training for stuff who are not meeting the current organisation requirements
• developing LLN for staff the require it

Question 3

Purpose of a training program may determine:

Answer 3

• TOPICS to included
• best METHOD OF DELIVERY with the audience in mind
• what ASSESSMENT METHOD should be used
• the REQUIRED RESOURCES to carry out the program

Question 4

List the some types of participants that may influence the design of the training package.

Answer 4

Participants that are:

• experienced and currently in the workforce with limited available time to do the training
• school graduates with limited knowledge and experience
• special target groups with special training needs
• experienced in their specialised filed but need a refresher
• apprentice or trainees that require a longer time frame to complete their qualification
• looking to make a change in their carreer
• unemployed and looking to increase their employability

Question 5

List some other characteristics of a participant that may influence the design of the training package.

Answer 5

The participant’s;

• level of education
• current skills or competency level
• special needs — physical or psychological

Question 6

List some potential key stakeholders that you may need to communicate with.

Answer 6

• person to be trained
• the participants supervisor
• organisations management
• organisations training manager
• organisations admin staff
• industry experts

Question 7

Why is it important to discuss the training with the person to be trained?

Answer 7

Understand the person’s

• current level of skill and competency
• learning style, to structure the training program to suit
• general attitude towards work and training
• future aspirations, so that the training package can be tailored to suit