1. 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

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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
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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

7. Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

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

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

19. 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

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

21. 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