ROADS Services Training Group LOCAL AUTHORITY ROADS CONFERENCE 2013 OUR ROADS – PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE/ROLE IN NATIONAL AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT HODSON BAY HOTEL, ATHLONE, MAY 2013. 1

Training to meet Legislation and Certification Requirements Our Roads - Planning for the Future/Role in National and Local Development Training to meet Legislation and Certification Requirements Charlie Kerr National Training Co-Ordinator LASNTG

Development of a Training Programme Identify Need Specification Target Costs Outcomes Course Programme Training Delivery Review and Monitor Outcomes In the development of a trainig programme there is always the temptation to jump in and start a powerpoint presentation (Death by Powerpoint). Control needs to be exercised, and a number of steps need to be undertaken to ensure that the training is appropriate and effective The first step is to identify the need. There are different types of need. Maybe we don’t know how to do something (what are the standards, so we know we are meeting them). Maybe something has happened that clearly indicates a porblem; an accident or an inconsistency with the quality of patching or agresso payments. Maybe something Needs to change (a swtich in work practices or a new structure). Maybe an opportunity has been identified and we need to upskill to exploit that opportunity. The next step is to figure out and specify what we want. Who needs to be trained. What are the standards, best practices.

Training Programme Requirements A good training programme should have Clear Objectives with regard to Cognitive/ Skills Learning Outcomes Attitude Outcomes Behavioural Outcomes Well defined target audience Appropriate training methodologies An evaluation framework Evaluation of Leaner outcomes Evaluation of Training Programme

Target Learner Group Primary Target Group Secondary Target Group Previous Learning Experience Aptitude Secondary Target Group Course may be useful for Training methodology Must be appropriate to the Primary Target Group Classroom Demonstration On the Job Important that control is kept over content Everything may be nice to know, but Key items may get lost in the information overload Better to be able to do a smaller number of items well Provided minimum requirements of course met Review and assess Learner Outcomes

Certification for Training Allows the level of knowledge, skill and competence to be specified for occupational roles Allows informed evaluation of qualifications Simplifies application/ assignment process Connects business/ sectoral needs with training development and delivery Allows certification/ recognition of in-house/ on the job training cpd Supports performance and continuous improvement Added value to Employee resource Efficient migration of skills internally and between employers to address business need and potential Beneficial in generating a team environment Generates a common exchange platform for work processes Implement organisational change/ reform

Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

National Framework of Qualifications Level 4 enables Learners to gain recognition for the achievement of vocational an personal skills. Opens progression to Level 5 and introductory vocational employment e.g. Cert in Pharmacy Sales Level 3 enables Learners to gain recognition for specific personal skills, practical skills and knowledge e.g. Cert in Keyboard and Computer Skills Advanced Certificate enables development of a variety of skills which may be vocationally specific and/or of a general supervisory nature e.g. Advanced Cert - Electrical Level 5 enables Learners to develop a broad range of skills, which are vocational specific and require general understanding of the subject matter e.g. Cert in Restaurant Operations Master Degree is either taught or research. Taught awarded after 1-2 year programme e.g. Masters in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy Honours Degree awarded normally after 3-4 year programme in a recognised institution e.g. Honours Bachelor Deg in Engineering Ordinary Degree awarded normally after 3 year programme in a recognised institution e.g. Bachelor Deg in Human Resource Management Doctor Degree can be research, professional, or practitioner with substantial taught components. e.g. Doctor Degree in Theology Level 1 comprises of a number of components – often in basic literacy and numeracy e.g. Cert in Communications Level 2 comprises of a number of components – often in basic literacy and numeracy e.g. Cert in General Learning

National Framework of Qualifications Approved Awarding Bodies Further Education & Training Awards Council Regional Training Centres State Examinations Commission Higher Education & Training Awards Council Institutes of Technology Dublin Institute of Technology Universities Recognition of International Qualifications Qualification Recognition service Service free of charge: advice to determine comparision Part of Europass Increase the mobility of learners and workers across Europe Institues of Technology make their own awards under delegated authority from HETAC. 7 Universities. Part of Bolgna Qualifications Framework and European Qualifications Framework.

Constructions Skills Certification Scheme Training, Assessment, Certification and Registration of non-craft operatives within the construction sector. Legal Requirement Schedule 4 of Construction Regulations Plant Scaffolding Roofing Roadwork activities Mobile Access Tower Shotfiring Confined spaces Registration New Entrant/ Assessment Competence is assessed FETAC award (award is for life) Valid for 5 years from the date of training Renewal Self declaration 300 hours over 5 years Can apply for renewal up to 6 months in advance Will only be renewed up to 12 months after expiry Must hold a valid safe pass card. New arrangements from 1/05/13

Quality Assurance Trainer Responsibilities Course planning Able to deliver programme in accordance with and as per the requirements Course commencement Suitable venue Required course material/ documentation Course support Learner ability to contact Trainer for duration of course Learner attendance Registration/ Attendance records Assessments Written Practical Evidence

Quality Assurance - Evaluation Learner feedback Customer care Course Specification Duration Training aids Handouts/ Materials Trainer/ Training provider Opportunity to participate Facilities Venue Catering Understanding of course objectives Were those objectives met Was the course beneficial

Quality Assurance - Evaluation Trainer feedback Customer care Course Specification Training aids Handouts/ Materials Facilities Venue Catering Suitability of participants Pedagogical Review Evidence of Assessment Feedback/ Provisional Results

Quality Assurance - Complaints Learner/ Employer Identification of course and trainer Nature of complaint Relevant supporting evidence Complaint tracking system Regional Training Centre LASNTG

Course Specification (Outline) Course Title Common description and course code Training Aim Award Attendance Certificate Assessment Certificate Continuing Professional Development Applicable Regulations/ Standards the course meets Overall duration of course Expiry Period/ Renewal method Primary Target Learner Group Secondary Target Learner Group

Course Specification (Learner Profile) Minimum age Education/ Training Aptitudes Personal skills Previous experience Special requirements Any documents/ equipment the Learner must bring to the course

Course Specification (Trainer Profile) General education Technical education Technical competence Pedagogical competence Social skills Work experience Registration requirements Registration renewal requirements

Course Specification (Course Requirements) Minimum/ Maximum class sizes Trainer : Learner ratio Workshop/ Classroom facilities Equipment Consumable materials Special facilities

Course Specification (Content) Course organised into Units The aim of the Unit The location of the learning The duration of the unit Directed Placement The Activities that will be undertaken What the learner will be able to do on completion What standard or reference the content is based on How the Learning Outcome for that Activity will be assessed

Course Specification (MAP) Modular Assessment Programme Assessment title Assessment method Pass standard Duration of the Assessment Assessment content Marking scheme

Effective Training Meet Legislation Requirements Safety Competence Meet Certification Requirements Migration of skills across and within the sector Quality assurance within organisations Effective tendering and recruitment Cost Reduction/ Increase Income Targeted Need Change management Oppertunity Right people trained with the right skills If work is carried out well with a trained workforce it Is carried out safely Is carried out effectively Will meet legislative requirements Will be carried out in accordance with the most up to date standards Will meet quality assurance requirements Will be cost effective Training skills are cumulative Adds value to the employee Adds value to the organisation Adds value to the sector Effectively; Filling a pothole. Will you be back next week