1. Interest
To give the theory lesson a platform or foundation to work from this aids both the trainees and the instructors. This structure that ensures that the lessons will be delivered in the most effective way that has been agreed pan defence. This also impacts on the skills lessons.
Casting your mind back to your youth, how many of us have watch someone do a job and thought ‘that look simple, I could do that easily’. And how many of us have then attempted the job and made a total hash of it.
If the job had been shown to us in a step by step way that felt and sounded logical that would help. If this was then taken to the next level by involving us in this process by asking questions this would make us part of the learning experience and also help. If this was done twice, the first time using teaching questions and the second used to confirm and build confidence with testing question this give depth and understanding. 1

2. Technical Skills Lesson Structure
Need:
There are some skills which dependant upon their complexity and the level of the trainees lend themselves to this technique. The Technical Skills method effectively utilises two-way communication between the instructor and the trainees. This method is most suited to complex skills with a number of different steps, which require a degree of underpinning knowledge.
This lesson structure will work not only for those who will be delivering it on this course but also expand the instructors’ tool kit.
Title to be displayed as a signpost. 2

3. Range Question policy Time Notes Content / Test 3
Question policy is nomination to demonstrate
the technique advocated (Pose, Pause and Pounce)
Note: Instructors also to display correct answer handling techniques.
If you have any questions – do not hesitate to ask them
Time allocated is 45 Minutes
Notes – all relevant information is contained within the handout, however if you prefer to take notes please continue.
Ground rules for the students (for example on drinking and ventilation)
There will be a verbal test at the end of the lesson to confirm understanding 3

4. Objectives 4 By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
State the purpose of the technical skills lesson
Name the elements within the Technical Skills lesson
State the function of those elements.
Lesson objectives to be shown and stated for clarity
If unable to display they should be stated twice to give the emphasis that they require. 4

6. Purpose
To ensure that the Key Learning Points are delivered in a logical way with student participation leading to them being able to complete the task.
Technical Skills purpose
The purpose of the lesson is to ensure that the key Learning Points are delivered in a logical way with student participation leading to them being able to complete the task.
The Technical Skills lesson has some elements in common with the structure of the Theory lesson:
Introduction / Development / Consolidation
The main difference between a skills lesson and a theory lesson is the testing phase at the end of the lesson. This phase confirms that each trainee can actually do the skill in the way advocated. Therefore there is an additional section to test the trainees in order to confirm that they can apply what they have learned. This is the Application phase and is the practical test element. 6

7. Skills Objectives
By the end of this lesson you will be able to replace a fuse in a standard three pin plug. The task will be carried out in a simulated workshop environment with the tools and equipment provided. The task must be achieved within 2 minutes, inspecting the plug and casing for any obvious damage. IAW BS 1336(A) and adhering to all relevant H & S regulations.
Objective - must have Performance Conditions Standards (PCS) as pointed out in the Skills Analysis lesson. 7

8. Technical Skills Lesson Structure
Introduction
Development
Consolidation
As with each lesson it is based on the standard structure. However, as the skill needs to be demonstrated by each of the trainees there is an additional phase known as the application phase. 8

10. Technical Skills Lesson Structure
Introduction
Development
Consolidation
Interest
Create need for end product method/skill
Title
Range
Objectives Performance Standards Conditions
The elements required in the introduction to a skills lesson are the same as those in a theory, only the detailed content changes.
Interest – to raise awareness and generate a ‘hook’
Need – to confirm why the trainees require this skill
Title – how long the lesson is scheduled for
Range – the ground rules for the lesson, these would also be extended to include equipment to be used and Health and Safety aspects and considerations. It may also be a consideration if any trainees are left or right handed as this can affect how they carry out the task. Also if they are carrying any injuries that may affect their ability to perform.
Objective - must have Performance Conditions Standards (PCS) as pointed out in the Skills Analysis lesson.
Ask if there are any questions before the main body of the lesson starts.
Any Questions 10

11. Technical Skills Lesson Structure Safety emphasised End Product shown
Introduction
Development
Consolidation
Interest
1st Demo Logical Order
Create need for end product method/skill
Teaching Questions
Create the problem
Why
Title
So what must you do
Range
What
Objectives Performance Standards Conditions
This is how you do it
How
1st Demonstration
To start the development phase of the lesson a step-by-step demonstration is given by the instructor. This is designed to aid the trainees understanding and give them the underpinning knowledge of the skill. There are a number of factor to consider during this phase, such as;
The training environment
Logical sequence
Teaching questions with appropriate amplification
Ensure all trainee can view the procedure
Show the End Product to give clarity
Encourage Questions throughout
Safety emphasised End Product shown
Any Questions
Any Questions 11

12. 12 Technical Skills Lesson Structure Introduction Development
Consolidation
Interest
1st Demo Logical Order
2nd Demo Same logical order
Create need for end product method/skill
Teaching Questions
Testing Questions
Create the problem
Did I do next
What
Why
Title
Did I do it
So what must you do
How
What
Range
Why I do it that way
Why
Objectives Performance Standards Conditions
This is how you do it
How
During the consolidation phase the trainees understanding of the skill is to be confirmed through testing questions in addition to a second demonstration. This is designed to clarify any aspects of the skill that may not have been grasped and also build confidence in understanding of the task.
Aspects covered during this phase include:
2nd Demonstration / Same Order
A step-by-step duplication of the 1st demonstration. Consideration should be given to the workspace, which should be in the same state as at the start of the 1st demonstration. No new material should be introduced.
Testing Questions / Full Test
Testing questions should be used for each step. The questions are asked then the step is carried out. The Skills Analysis procedure – What / How / Why – will highlight the information to be elicited from the trainees.
Safety emphasised End Product shown
Safety emphasised End Product shown
Any Questions
Any Questions
Any Questions 12

13. 13 Technical Skills Lesson Structure Introduction Development
Consolidation
Interest
Application
1st Demo Logical Order
2nd Demo Same logical order
Create need for end product method/skill
Full Briefing Emphasise Safety, Restate Objectives
Teaching Questions
Testing Questions
Did I do next
Create the problem
What
Why
Supervise Observe, Control, Record
Title
Did I do it
So what must you do
How
Range
What
Why I do it that way
Do Not Take Over
Why
Objectives Performance Standards Conditions
This is how you do it
How
Appraise Strengths, AFI Restate Strengths
The Application phase of the lesson, which an element of the Consolidation phase, is where the students put into practice what they have seen, heard and been taught. In essence when they show that they as individuals can achieve the Training Objective.
Brief- a comprehensive brief including safety and the stated objectives (with PCS)
Supervise- Observe the task, interventions when appropriate, avoid taking over.
Appraise- a simple appraisal of the performance
Link and Reference
Final questions
Safety emphasised End Product shown
Safety emphasised End Product shown
Link & Ref
Any Questions
Any Questions
Any Questions
Final questions 13

14. Technical Skills Lesson Structure
Introduction 10%
Development 40%
Consolidation 50%
As with each lesson it is based on the standard structure. However, as the skill needs to be demonstrated by each of the trainees there is an additional phase known as the application phase.
As an example for a 30 min lesson it can be broken down into the following.
10% - 3 mins
40% - 12 mins
50% - 15 mins 14

16. Consolidation 16

17. Summary
Purpose
To ensure that the Key Learning Points are delivered in a logical way with student participation leading to them being able to complete the task.
The purpose as stated. 17

18. 18 Technical Skills Lesson Structure Introduction Development
Consolidation
2nd Demo Same logical order
Interest
Application
1st Demo Logical Order
Create need for end product method/skill
Full Briefing Emphasise Safety, Restate Objectives
Testing Questions
Teaching Questions
Did I do next
Create the problem
What
Why
Supervise Observe, Control, Record
Title
How
Did I do it
So what must you do
Range
What
Why I do it that way
Do Not Take Over
Why
Objectives Performance Standards Conditions
This is how you do it
How
Appraise Strengths, AFI Restate Strengths
The Application phase of the lesson, which an element of the Consolidation phase, is where the students put into practice what they have seen, heard and been taught. In essence when they show that they as individuals can achieve the Training Objective.
Brief- a comprehensive brief including safety and the stated objectives (with PCS)
Supervise- Observe the task, interventions when appropriate, avoid taking over.
Appraise- a simple appraisal of the performance
Link and Reference
Final questions
Safety emphasised End Product shown
Safety emphasised End Product shown
Link & Ref
Any Questions
Any Questions
Any Questions
Final questions 18

19. Technical Skills Lesson Structure
Introduction 10%
Development 40%
Consolidation 50%
As with each lesson it is based on the standard structure. However, as the skill needs to be demonstrated by each of the trainees there is an additional phase known as the application phase. 19

20. Objectives 20 By the end of this lesson you will be able to:
State the purpose of the technical skills lesson
Name the elements within the Technical Skills lesson
State the function of those elements.
Lesson objectives to be shown and stated for clarity
If unable to display they should be stated twice to give the emphasis that they require. 20

21. Test
Test of all the KLPs in the same order as the development and the summary
Purpose of a technical Skills Lesson
The main elements of the Lesson (Introduction, Development and Consolidation) 21

22. EDIP Skills Lesson Structure
Link
EDIP Skills Lesson Structure
Reference
DIT / TTT Handouts 22

23. Any Final Questions ?