– Trainees’ Perspectives 1
AgITO Context
Formal research and workshop Organisation challenge needs organisation representation Bring our existing knowledge Present new insights Discuss and create shared understanding Gain commitment for action across organisation
Our new understanding
We’re doing a lot right TAs and CRAs play strong role in process Trainees knew what was expected of them during training Trainees kept motivated by TA Helped them think about their future career options in the industry Tutors helpful and good teachers Learnt new skills and practiced on the job Training will help them in future jobs
Aspects to focus on Supporting goals of trainees Time constraints Assessment Meeting learner needs Feedback on progress Data collection 6
Understanding to Action
Action outcomes Created new Strategy and Activities Implement a broad coordinated range of activities to maximise credit and qualification achievement 5 broad areas of activity, each with specific outcomes 8
Activities Initiation and enrolment Clarity of training goals, expectations, responsibilities Programme suitability Programme champions in hubs, improved programme structures, and time demands
Activities Support mechanisms Assessor champions in each hub, improved resources for assessors Assessment and evaluation processes Practical forms of assessment within programmes, Interventions to support individual learning needs
Activities Organisation capabilities Additional information on trainees/employers, better utilisation of CRM
Final thoughts
Further actions Farm Training Plans – capture information to feedback Farm Diary – capturing naturally occurring evidence for assessment processes Value Add for Trainee – further research to quantify benefits of training
Final thoughts Customer insights – some challenges and support for our thinking Value in checking understanding Implementing a broad range of activity Organisation wide involvement, sum of many parts Launch-pad for further understanding Foundation for further ongoing research
Questions? 15