Do you have a passion for teaching, but need to develop your skills to deliver professional training to students, employees, or staff? This course is ideal for supervisors, team leaders, managers, business owners and workplace trainers.
The Certificate of Workplace Training is a professional development program that will develop your training skills to deliver professional workplace training programs.
In this workplace training course, you will learn about communication in a training environment, development of training materials for specific workplaces, and how to develop a lesson plan, teach and undertake assessments.
You will also develop skills in evaluation of training programs, use of audio-visual equipment to deliver training, prepare trainees to meet competency standards, and promote training programs.
On completion of this course, you will feel confident to create, deliver and promote training programs in the workplace.
Course Structure
Unit - Instructional Skills
Unit 1 – Introduction to Training
- Communication channels
- Skills for an effective communicator
- Responsibilities of a trainer to achieve effective communication
- Main approaches to helping learning; psychodynamic, phenomenological, behavioural, cognitive-behavioural and transactional analysis
- Understanding communication barriers
- Trainer responsibilities beyond communication
- Leadership concepts
- Public speaking skills
- Causes of confusion
- Writing a speech to communicate a learning point
Unit 2 – Understanding Learning
- What is learning
- How learning is influenced by the teacher, student and materials
- Learning terminology
- Teaching strategies
- Common teaching modes
- Class size
- Teaching models
- Questioning
- Recognising the learner’s needs
- Adult learners
- children/adolescent learners
Unit 3 – Determining Training Requirements in The Workplace
- Assessing Needs
- How to gather information
- How to use the information you gather
Unit 4 – Commencing Training
- Arranging resources
- Administration
- Planning
- Training program support
Unit 5 – Developing a Lesson Plan
- Lesson aims
- Structure of a lesson plan
- Contingency planning
- Writing a lesson plan
Unit 6 – Assessment and Evaluation of Training Programs
- Assessment
- Tests and examinations
- Assignments
- Evaluation of training programs
- Evaluation checklist
Unit 7 – Training Aids
- Overview
- Using audiovisual equipment
- Visual materials; illustrations, whiteboard, charts etc
- Audio materials
- Handouts
Unit 8 – One-To-One Training
- Leadership communication
- Tutorial sessions
- Conversation development
- Motivation for learning
- Self-esteem
- Reinforcement
- Trainer relationship building
- Body language
Unit 9 – Motivation Skills and Techniques
- What is motivation
- Motivational theories
- Improving motivation
- Competency
Unit 10 – Promoting Training
- Overview
- Persuasion
- Influencing opponents
- Influencing neutrals
- Handling criticism
- Logical persuasion
Unit 11 – Assessor Training
- Recognition of Prior learning
- Evidence
- Assessor training
- Research skills
- Interviewing skills
- Asking effective questions
Assessment
When you study with Australian Online Courses you will be assessed using a competency-based training method. Competency-based training focuses on a learner’s ability to receive, respond to and process information to achieve a competency result. As such, skills-based and knowledge assessments are geared towards attainment to meet industry-defined standards.
Assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, including short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 100 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
While printed materials are not available for purchase, PDF copies are available for download and self-printing for this program.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional Development for:
- Workplace Trainers
- Course Developers
- Skills Teachers
Related Blogs
