INFORMATION SHEET 3.2-1

Training Facilities for Work-Based Learning

Going back to the definition of competency  which  is  the  possession  and application of knowledge, skills and  attitude to perform work activities to the standard expected in the workplace, all three related to work needs. A moment’s pause  of reflection brings the realization that these are unlikely to be met well unless the correct equipment or materials or facilities are  available. Thus, the preparation of training facilities  for  a  work-based training is very important.

For work-based training conducted within the industry/company it is assumed that the necessary equipment and machineries are already available, although as a trainer, you have to check whether all of which are in place and can be used by the trainees during training. It is also important to discover, however, what additional materials will help. Books, pamphlets, diagrams, models may help trainees to develop their knowledge and skills more quickly.

If the work-based training shall be conducted within  the  training center, then it is even more important to  build  the  correct  range  of resources. At this juncture the trainer’s knowledge on the content of the training regulations will again come into use.

On earlier discussion about the Training Regulations, Section 3  of  which is the Training Standards wherein the List of Tools, Equipment and Materials as well as the Training  Facilities  are  included.  These  would serve as guide for trainers in the  preparation of the  resources that is required for the trainee’s training requirement.

Note that trainers must identify from the list what are the required tools, equipment and materials; and facilities that the trainees would use to attain the required competency/ies based on the training plan. The trainer should also check with the person concerned the availability of these resources before starting the training.

SAMPLE OF THE LIST FOR PLUMBING NC I

TRAINING FACILITIES

The Construction – Civil Works (Plumbing) NC I workshop must be of concrete structure. Based on class size of 25 students/trainees the space requirements for the teaching/learning and circulation areas are as follows: