1. ROADS Services Training Group LOCAL AUTHORITY ROADS CONFERENCE 2016 Reforms, Challenges and Safety RADISSON BLU HOTEL, ROSSES POINT ROAD, SLIGO 18 May 2016

2. Reforms, Challenges and Safety LASTNG and Roads Training Developments John McCarthy Senior Advisor Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

3. OVERVIEW

4. Local Authority Services National Training Group (LASNTG) Shared Services Network  Background Structure and Centres  Funding  Strategy and Certification  Framework Contract for Training Provision  Courseware Development  New Course Programme  E-Learning & Blended Learning

5. BACKGROUND

6. 6  LASNTG – Local Authority Services National Training Group  A local authority shared services training network  5 Regional Training Centres owned, managed and operated by Local Authorities LASNTG – who we are

7. LASNTG Training Centres  In 1993 the Water Services Training Group was established. Recommendations included the establishment of a Training Centre Network around the Country.  In 1996, the Minister for the Environment and Local Government approved the plan for setting up five Training Centres in Ballincollig, Roscrea, Castlebar, Stranorlar and Dublin.  A comprehensive programme of courses has been developed for a broad range of disciplines.  Water  Roads  Environment  Fire (new)  Libraries (new)  Wider range and private sector role helps ensure sustainability and ultimately beneficial for local authorities

8. 8  Identify training needs  Design and develop training courses  Deliver training via 5 Training Centres various outreach locations blended eLearning  Organise networking opportunities via regional and national events and large scale conferences  Non profit making with any surplus re-invested in enhancing our product LASNTG - What we do

9. Local Authority Services National Training Group (LASNTG) Shared Services Network

10. Road Services Training Group (RSTG) Aims - Provision of Training to a broad range of Staff within Local Authorities and the Private Sector - To act as a centre of learning for those working in the Local Authority and the Private Sectors - To develop and deliver courses that meet the changing needs in the current environment

11. 11  National framework for training providers  National data base and training records  Copyright on courses  Careful monitoring of standards for quality and consistency  State of the Art training facilities  A governance/committee structure with local authorities  Certification  Quality Assurance Providers (QQI)  City & Guilds Certification  Collaboration with Third Level Institutions in the developing of Certificate, Post Graduate and Masters Programmes LASNTG training Infrastructure

12. LASNTG Training Centres 5 Training Centres across Ireland

13. 13 Expanding Network of Stakeholders  Local Authorities  Department of the Environment, Community & Local Government  Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport  EPA  Transport Infrastructure Ireland  Irish Water  Private Sector Companies  Solas/Quality and Qualifications Ireland/City & Guilds  Irish Water Safety  Third Level Institutions – Sligo and Carlow IT, University of Limerick  Energy Regulator

14. 14 A wide spectrum of training 300 Courses across Roads, Water, Environment  Heavy Plant  Health & Safety – Manual Handling, Safe Pass, Signing Lighting and Guarding, Underground Services, Confined Space  Driver CPC  Leak Detection in water Services  Procurement  Site Suitability – building control regulations Waste Management  (Level 9) Post Graduate Certificate in Road Maintenance Engineering & Network Management.

15. 15 LASNTG Training Days Courses across Roads, Water, Environment

16. 16 LASNTG Training Days Courses across Roads, Water, Environment

17. 17 A wide spectrum of training 300 Courses across Roads, Water, Environment  Heavy Plant  Health & Safety – Manual Handling, Safe Pass, Signing Lighting and Guarding, Underground Services, Confined Space  Driver CPC  Leak Detection in water Services  Procurement  Site Suitability – building control regulations Waste Management  (Level 9) Post Graduate Certificate in Road Maintenance Engineering & Network Management.

18. FUNDING

19. LASNTG Funding - Overall Training centre funding sources

20. LASNTG Funding - DTTAS Training

21. DTTAS Funding for Local Authorities

23. STRATEGY And CERTIFICATION

24. 24 Where we are now  Economic climate puts access to training under pressure so programmes need rethink and redesign  Blended/eLearning has been developed and implemented  Government policy/legislation needs support in practice  Local Authorities merging, re-staffing and different profiles - needs changing  Potential to be a key player in contributing to - training the next generation of skilled workers - continuing professional development - providing relevant skills in rebuilding the economy

25. LASNTG Strategy 1. Strategy 1. Course Co-ordination 2. IT 2. Certification 1. FETAC 2. City and Guilds 3. Carlow IT 4. Sligo IT 5. CSCS 3. Courseware Development

26. Local Authority Services National Training Group (LASNTG) Shared Services Network 1. Skills Gap Analysis 2. Training Delivery 1. Framework 1. Multi Sector 2. Roads – Water – Environment 3. Limits Set to facilitate SME and Sole Traders 3. Training Programme Management 4. Co-ordinated IT Solution 1. Single Solution for 5 Training Centres 2. Database - Register 3. Web – Bookings 4. E – Learning 5. Financial

27. Local Authority Services National Training Group (LASNTG) Shared Services Network  Trainer (full time)  In all centres except Castlebar and Ballycoolin. Trainer pitched at field and outdoor staff skills.  Course co-ordinator Currently fulfilled on part-time basis for Roads - successful Need identified for other Sectors Shared resource needed Needs co-ordination

28. Local Authority Services National Training Group (LASNTG) Shared Services Network 1. Centralised Co-ordination of all training committees 2. Capacity and level of resources 3. Development of In-house training capacity across centres and a number of areas 4. Train the trainer 5. Training Delivery and evaluation 6. Training needs identification and design

29. LASNTG Course Certification  Important for Staff Development and Mobility  Increases the employment attractiveness of the sector  300 + LASNTG courses  Need to build courses into overall learning programs while also allowing for individual course awards  Bodies 1. FETAC 2. City and Guilds 3. Carlow IT 4. Sligo IT 5. ETBs / CSCS

30. LASNTG Course Certification 1. FETAC Approved Provider 2. City and Guilds Chainsaw Qualifications 3. Carlow IT Development of FETAC level 6 award Use of 14 pre-existing LASNTG courses 4. Sligo IT Graduate Certificate in Road Maintenance and Network Management Graduate Certificate in Road Design and Construction Masters in Road Engineering 5. SOLAS / ETBs / CSCS Strengthen Role in relation to a number of CSCS courses

31. Training Programmes Standards  Course Duration  Expiry/ Renewal Method  Target Learner Grade Other Applicable Learner Grades  Leaner Profile What the learner must bring to the course  Trainer Profile  Trainer : Learner Ratio  Facilites, Equipment and Consumable Materials  Assessments  Units Learning Location Time Applicable standard defined Learning outcomes specified How learning outcome is to be assessed

32. LASTG – Trainers Train the Trainer 1. QQI Level 6 Training & Development Special Purpose Award 2. Recommended for anyone who is serious about a career in professional training. 3. What is covered in this award? 1. Training Needs Identification & Design 2. Training Delivery & Evaluation

33. FRAMEWORK CONTRACT FOR TRAINING PROVISION

34. Training Programme Delivery  National Framework Tender  5 Regional Training Centres  2015 – 2017  €15m  170 Courses 96 Roads 54 Water Services 20 Environment  Quality Assured  LA Quotes  Training Delivery & Development  Cost/ time efficiency Mini-competitions Standardised competition Increased competition for course provision

35. COURSEWARE DEVELOPMENT

36. Courses Available  Technical 23 Courses Materials Testing Roadworks Operations Supervision and Management Temporary Traffic Management  Outdoor 101 Courses CSCS Training Roadworker Safety Roadworks Operations Roadworks Plant Roadworks Tools Supervision and Management Temporary Traffic Management  All 10 Courses Local Authority Training Roadworker Safety Temporary Traffic Management

37. LASNTG Courseware Development  Comprehensive Review of Roads based Courses  30 identified for immediate upgrade Legal Requirements New Methods / Technologies E-Learning / Blended Learning  Creation / Grouping into Programmes  Certification

38. New Courses Available  Traffic Management Design Planning & Design of Traffic Management Traffic Management Design on Level 5 & 6 Roads Blended Learning  Pavement Condition Rater Rural Flexible Urban Flexible Urban Concrete  Road Opening, Backfill & Reinstatement – Basic  Safe Use of Pesticide & Herbicide Fetac City & Guilds  Operation of Lawnmowers & Bushcutters  Abrasive Wheels (including Con-Saw)  Traffic Management on Level 6 Roads Static Mobile IPV Driver Supervisor

39. NEW COURSE PROGRAMMES

40. Post Graduate Certificate in Road Maintenance Engineering & Network Management (existing)  Sligo IT  On-line part time post graduate certificate  2 Semester 6 month Semester 15 credits each  Semester 1 (Network Management) Geotechnical Engineering and Drainage Systems Transportation Planning Construction Contracts and Liabilities  Semester 2 (Road Maintenance Engineering) Road Pavement Design and Maintenance Traffic Control and Safety Structure Assessment and Inspection  33 enrolled in Jan 2015 (2 nd intake Sept 2015; 3 rd intake Sept 2016)  Does require commitment from Learner  Recognised QQI Qualification  30 credits

41. Post Graduate Diploma and Masters in Road & Transport Engineering (commencing)  Sligo IT  On-line part time post graduate certificate  2 Semester 6 month Semester 15 credits each  Semester 1 Geotechnical Engineering and Systems Design Research Methods Bridge Structures  Semester 2 Road & Transport Network Design Advanced Geotechnical Engineering Project Management and Appraisal  1 st intake Sept 2016  Does require commitment from Learner  Recognised QQI Qualification  30 credits

42. Post Graduate Diploma and Masters in Road & Transport Engineering (commencing)  Sligo IT  On-line part time post graduate certificates  Graduate Diploma  Masters Degree

43. E LEARNING and BLENDED LEARNING

44. Advantages of a Blended Approach Good for Large Groups Cost Effective Any Time / Place At Employee Speed Quick to update Consistent Delivery Time Effective Easy to Repeat

45. Application Technical / Indoor Access to computer Comfort with computers Learners can form groups Repetitive learning across courses

46. LASNTG System Functionality  Courses  Seminars  Lectures  Web Meetings  Live  Recorded  Two Webcams High Quality Low Quality

47.  Open Source Software  www.lasntg.com

48. Blended Learning Process Booking Learner Registered Enrolled Online Learning Online Course Online Assessment Guided Learning Classroom Learning/ Assessment Practical Learning/ Assessment

49. LASNTG Requirements  Courses/ Assessments provided in Captivate Format  Video streaming access by Learner  Unique identification of Learner (standardised)  Unique identification of training programme (course code)  Unique identification of actual course (standardised)  Defined format for reporting assessments  Submission of practical assessments in electronic format by Learner.

50. Logging Users Activity  Live log of users on the system  Track activity of single user or group of users  Advanced notification system developed to notify learners and trainers of key events in system Completion of online quiz by learner Upload of grades by trainer Expiry and non-use notifications Trainer can bulk mail learners

51. Web Meetings  Setup in seconds  Multiple participants in multiple locations  Share documents and your desktop  Record the meeting and share online

52. Seminars  Setup a meeting in seconds  Multiple participants in multiple locations  Share documents and your desktop  Record the meeting and share online

53. Conference Live and Recording  Quick to setup  Low technology barrier  Easily shared online

55. CONCLUSION

56. Local Authority Services National Training Group (LASNTG) Shared Services Network  Background Structure and Centres  Funding  Strategy and Certification  Framework Contract for Training Provision  Courseware Development  New Course Programme  E-Learning & Blended Learning

57. John McCarthy Senior Advisor Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport johnmccarthy@dttas.ie Thank You

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