PI023 Training and Development Diploma

Training and Development Diploma

The Diploma in Training and Development Level 3 course has been developed for people wishing to deliver effective training programmes and provides the ability to follow one of almost 30 subject area streams, including health and safety titles, customer service, sales, every child matters titles and disability awareness.

Course Description

Training and Development Diploma

Whether you are new to the industry, have previous experience or maybe even considering setting up your own business offering training solutions, you will find this course both beneficial and rewarding. 

This flexible learning programme is unique and will only be offered through NCC Home Learning.  It has been designed to facilitate self directed study of the underpinning knowledge required to deliver effective training programmes and is a good foundation for those people wishing to progress to higher level qualifications in the disciplines of teaching and education. Indeed, the course syllabus has been prepared to complement and underpin the new qualifications within the Teacher Qualifications Framework and in particular PTLLS – Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector, which is a mandatory unit within CTLLS - Certificate in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector.

The programme covers five topic areas which you will work through independently via self-directed study, with the support of a tutor and/or mentor.  

This programme provides the knowledge that will enable you to understand your own role and responsibilities, recognise different learning styles and adapting your training accordingly, plan and prepare to deliver effective training, understand the importance of effective communication and check that your training has been effective.

To gain your Diploma you will need to complete a final practical assignment which is to prepare and deliver training programmes (using your chosen seminar resource) on two separate occasions to a minimum group size of six attendees. Your groups may include work colleagues, friends, family, Private Clubs, Associations, Charities etc. Your chosen Seminar programme  is included within this package and selected from the list below. When selecting your chosen Seminar Title, you can be assured that you will receive all the necessary tools required to deliver an effective training session.  Please choose one of the subjects below and enter your seminar subject in the modules box at checkout.

• Customer Service
• Dementia
• Disability Awareness
• Drugs Awareness
• Effective Meetings
• Employment Law
• Environmental Awareness
• Equality and Diversity
• Food Hygiene Awareness
• Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD)
• Handling Violence and Aggression
• Health and Safety
• Infection Control
• Medication
• Mental Health
• Moving and Handling Objects
• Moving and Handling People
• Nutrition and Health
• Personal Safety
• Project Management
• Protection of Vulnerable Adults
• Risk Assessment
• Sales Skills
• Team Leading
• Foundation Certificate for Careworkers
• Business Start-Up

The Seminar Trainer Pack includes:

• Full Trainer instructions
• Appropriate detailed Lesson Plans
• Handouts
• Activities
• Useful reading lists/websites/Legislative guidance as applicable
• Registration Forms
• Pre Course/Evaluation Doc
• Full PowerPoint presentation
• Certificates of attendance
• Marketing material
• Un-locked CDROM containing all files.

Previous Knowledge Required

No prior knowledge within this subject is necessary to complete the Training and Development Diploma.  However you will be required to have knowledge within your chosen seminar subject in order to run the seminar as part of the assessment.

Support

You will receive full personal tutor support by mail and email.  Our student support team are also available for any other queries that you may have whilst completing your course.  You can be assured that support is available for your home study course, so there is no need to struggle or feel isolated during your studies.

You have the freedom to start the course at any time and continue your studies at your own pace for a period of up to 12 months from initial registration.  

Assessment

The Training and Development Diploma Ascentis Level 3 is assessed by completion of a series of tutor marked activities that are designed to develop and reinforce your understanding of the key principles and concepts and how to apply these to your training. 

Please also remember to gain your Diploma, you will need to complete a final practical assignment which is to prepare and deliver training programmes on two separate occasions.  Please choose this seminar from the list below, of which you must have prior knowledge.  This will be assessed through your reflective journal in your portfolio and through assessment of the evaluations received from your seminar.  Remember you are studying the Training and Development Diploma and not the topic from your chosen seminar.

Modules

• Understanding your Role
• How Adults Learn and Learning Styles
• Planning and Designing Training
• Delivering Training and Presentation Techniques
• Evaluating Training Programmes

Awarding Body

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Level 3 NCFE Award certificate of achievement together with NCC Certification. That means that it is independently accredited at a level of learning equivalent to Level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF) for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Accreditation by NCFE is a guarantee of quality. It means that this learning programme has been scrutinised and approved by an independent panel of experienced educational professionals and is quality audited biannually by NCFE.

NCFE is recognised as an awarding body by the qualification regulators ('regulators') for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. The regulators are the Office of the Qualifications and Examinations Regulator (Ofqual) in England, the Department for Children, Education, Lifelong Learning and Skills (DCELLS) in Wales and the Council for Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland.

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