Technical Skills Courses - Train the Technical Trainer Course
The ability to train groups of people, systematically and competently is important both professionally and personally. It is often a vital component in personal career advancement.
The Train the Technical Trainer course has been designed specifically for technicians and allied specialist and resource management staff. It is sponsored by the HEaTED project and the first presentation of the Train the Technical Trainer course was held on 30th June, at the University of Manchester and was very well received.
A brief slide presentation below explains how and why this highly subsidised course offers an outstanding opportunity (sound narration included) .
There is also a short alternative text version of this video available if you prefer that format.
Arrangements for applying for the course
We would welcome applications from TSMs.
The pilot course was held on 30th June, at the University of Manchester and was very well received (see feedback at the foot of the page).
Over 3000 technical and allied specialist staff,
and managers of technical resources (TSMs) responded to the 2006 national HEaTED survey. TSM’s message in the survey was stated loud and clear, that:-
There is a serious lack in the provision of training that is relevant to their specialised work
They would be willing to act as trainers, to pass on their skills and to help to plug that gap
They are willing to be trained as trainers to increase their competence in this vital activity
The Train the Technical Trainer course will be totally focused on the training issues that are relevant to TSMs. The objectives, exercises and outcomes will reflect this.
HEaTED is planning to host a number of very highly subsidised regional events.
Objectives
By the end of the session the participants will be able to
Initiate and plan a training session relevant to technical and allied specialists and managers
Assess appropriate audio-visual materials
Develop an atmosphere of cooperation and collaboration between participants
Lead a training session confidently and professionally
Facilitate pre and post training course materials and activities
Context
The lesson will focus on the provision of courses, seminars and briefings for an audience of 12 people,. It will be centred on methods for training in techniques and processes associated with TSMs.
How will this course benefit participants, personally?
Perhaps the most powerful impetus for people to apply for the course is the simple fact that the skills and experience associated with leading training, is highly marketable. In this respect, there is a huge difference between someone who can, and does carry out a procedure, and another who is capable of training others to do it, both systematically and competently.
In a competitive and uncertain employment world, the value of this can not be overstated. So, the link between the ability to train, and personal career advancement is plain to see.
From the point of view of the participant, the course will provide:-
A significant set of transferable skills
Added personal value
An enabling tool in a competitive career environment
In Summary
Train the Technical Trainer course will be
relevant to TSMs and therefore the core work of HEI’s
a model of good training practice
structured so as to engage all participants actively
Arrangements for applying for the course
Applications should be made using an official purchase order and accompanied by our application form (download form as Word doc, download form as pdf). The form should be downloaded, completed and sent or faxed to Wendy Mason (along with your purchase order).
Course fees: HEaTED members £95pp, non-members £160pp
Course Feedback from Previous Sessions:
" I thought the course was very good, well organised and well run''
" I gained a lot from the course and am fired up with enthusiasm to offer some courses of my own'
" It helped that the course for specifically for technicians and as such the content was so much more relevant than similar courses I have attended provided by my Staff Develoment Unit''
" I would highly recommend the course to other technicians"
" I found the course to be a very valuable learning lesson throughout"
" It was presented in a very professional manner"
