INFORMATION SHEET 3.1-3

Trainees’ Training Requirement

Every training should be based on what was already learned and what is needed to be learned or enhanced. Whether your work-based training is in conjunction with an in-house training or a work-based training after an in-house training, you need to assess the training needs of each of your trainees so that you will be able to plan the appropriate activities that will enhance their competencies. Activities that will improve the skills rather than repeating what is already learned should be the emphasis of a work- based training.

In this lesson, recommended steps in determining training needs are discussed as your guide in accomplishing this end.

Determine trainees’ current competency

To be able to determine the trainees’ training requirement, it is very important to determine first their current competencies, in order to determine the training gaps.

The trainer can determine trainees’ current competency by:

1. Checking with the trainee

When you meet the trainees, subject them to an oral interview or simple written test if needed. If the learner is having a hard time to write or understand in English language, use a simple language that the learner may easily understand like using a local dialect.

2. Research

Analyze any pre session information available like enrollment or pre application form and other related documents such as:

  • reports on previous competency assessment undertaken
  • resume or curriculum vitae
  • enterprise training and assessment records
  • performance report from supervisor

The Trainer could also use self assessment checklist to determine the current competencies of the trainees:

Self-Assessment Checklist

How to prepare the check list?

Using the form below, the trainer should:

  1. List down all the competencies found in the  Training Regulations(TR) of  a particular qualification
  2. Let the trainees answer by checking the appropriate box. (YES if he/she can perform the task and NO if he/she cannot perform the task)

Notes:

  1. All competencies (Basic, Common and Core) should be listed in the Trainees Self-Assessment Checklist
  2. Learning outcomes for each should also be included
  3. Let the trainee answer the Self Assessment Checklist
  4. The trainee must be guided by the trainer while answering the form
  5. SAMPLE:
  6. INSTRUCTION: This Self-Check Instrument will give your trainer data that are essential in designing a Training Plan for you. Please check  appropriate  box of your answer to each of the question below.

Notes:

  1. Identify the current competencies related to the program being enrolled by the target group/individual in the form
  2. Identify and review proof of evidence documents indicated to support the claim of competency