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History:

  • On-the-job training of journalism cadets at The Tablelander Newspaper, Far North Queensland, Australia.
     
  • Training of personnel as field representatives for the Media Unit of the major motor sport event, Targa Tasmania, Australia, including publication of manuals, training sessions and day-to-day guidance.
     
  • Training in Workplace Training and Conducting Assessment with TAFE Tasmania, Australia.
     
  • Development for my employer, CyclingSouth, of training courses for adult bicycle riders. Courses were at two levels – for complete novices, and riders seeking advanced skills. Functions included research, break down of tasks into components easily understood by participants, development of training resources; establishment of risk management protocols.
     

    • Note: The principles used in developing the cycle-training courses were no different to those used in developing courses in the workplace. The cycling courses were in fact quite complex, and risk management in particular was a vital factor in ensuring instruction was logical, easily understood, and achievable by participants in a safe environment.
     
  • Delivery of training courses for adult bicycle riders.
     
  • On-the-job instruction for other employees for farm tasks.
 

Knowledge
and Skills:

  • Identification of training needs
    1. Observation
    2. Consultation
    3. Analysis of current and past performance
    4. Identification of future needs
       
  • Skills Identification and Analysis
    1. Task analysis
    2. Skills requirements and identification of current skills
    3. Identification of task complexities or problems
    4. Timetabling of skills development
       
  • Course design
    1. Scheduling and bookings
    2. Course length
    3. Matching skills with needs
    4. Trialling course and content
    5. Contingencies
    6. Equipment inventory and sourcing
    7. Risk management
    8. Course promotion
       
  • Course delivery
    1. Enrolments
    2. Introductions
    3. Active participation
    4. Practical applications
       
  • Assessment
    1. Type of assessment
    2. Conduct of assessment
    3. Remedial contingencies
    4. Marking and pass/competency levels
    5. Record keeping
       
  • Feedback
    1. Participant assessment of course value
    2. Self assessment
    3. Reporting procedures
    4. Adjustment of course configuration
  
 

 
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