Training Program (Curriculum) Design
Training program design is the second step in the
systematic approach to training. Design is the process of using data accumulated
during the analysis phase to specify where and how the tasks and skill and
knowledge identified during the job and task analysis are incorporated in a
training program. During training program design, job performance measures and
learning objectives are written and sequenced, training settings are chosen, and
a training program is developed.
Job performance measures are evaluation documents based
on the job task and element data. They specify the criteria against which the
performance of a person taking the training will be measured. Once the job
performance measures are developed, training settings are determined. The
training setting describes the environment in which training is to be conducted.
There are three principal purposes for giving serious consideration when
selecting the training setting:
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To ensure
that training is effective wherever it is conducted.
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To ensure
that effective training is conducted at the lowest cost possible.
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To ensure
that necessary increases in the costs of training are thoroughly justified
on the basis of increased effectiveness.
Selecting a training setting is usually done at the
knowledge and skill level of each task and involves reviewing the task analysis
data to determine what types of activities would best support the teaching of
the knowledge and skills. The primary training settings are job performance
aids; classroom; laboratory, workshop, and simulator; self-study; and
on-the-job.
Most training programs combine any number of these
settings to design an effective training program. For example, knowledge
requirements may be taught in a classroom, in self-study, or as a part of
on-the-job training. A tour of the job site might be used in conjunction with
classroom training to familiarize employees with the facility layout. A
laboratory or workshop might accompany classroom instruction. Common sense
dictates the final selection of the training setting.
Once the training settings have been determined, a
training plan is developed.
The training plan is a document that prescribes the overall direction the
training program is going to take. Using the course data generated above, you
can now determine the following for the training plan:
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The overall
training curriculum
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The total
number of employees needing training and preliminary scheduling requirements
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The total
number of instructors (classroom and on-the-job) needed to present the
training and the qualifications of the instructors
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The methods
for evaluating employees in training
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The
training facilities and resources needed, including classroom and
laboratory, equipment and tools
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The
training record keeping requirements
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An estimation of costs for the conduct of training
APS assists our clients with all phases of Training Program Design. We tailor our services and approach to fit each
situation, with the goal of creating a program that adds value to your
organization. For more information, email us at info@aps-online.net
or call Greg Pancerev at 610-987-4054.
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