Performance Criteria’s and Learning Objectives

1. Learners will be able to understand the fundamentals of training Qualifications.

The learner can:

1. Explain the teaching role and responsibilities in education and training.
2. Summarise key aspects of legislation, regulatory requirements and codes of practice relating to own role and responsibilities.
3. Explain ways to promote equality and value diversity.
4. Explain why it is important to identify and meet individual learner needs.
5. Explain ways to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.
6. Explain why it is important to promote appropriate behaviour and respect for others.
7. Explain how the teaching role involves working with other professionals.
8. Explain the boundaries between the teaching role and other professional roles.
9. Describe points of referral to meet the individual needs of learners.

2. Learners will be able to able to plan a training session.

The learner can:

1. Devise an inclusive teaching and learning plan.
2. Justify own selection of teaching and learning approaches, resources, and assessment methods in relation to meeting individual learner needs.

3. Learners will be able to deliver a training session.

The learner can:

1. Use teaching and learning approaches, resources, and assessment methods to meet individual learner need.
2. Communicate with learners in ways that meet their individual needs.
3. Provide constructive feedback to learners to meet their individual needs.
4. Review the effectiveness of own delivery of inclusive teaching and learning.
5. Identify areas for improvement in own delivery of inclusive teaching and learning.

4. Learners will be able to make safe and effective assessment decisions during a training session.

The learner can:

1. Explain the function of assessment in learning and development.
2. Define the key concepts and principles of assessment.
3. Explain the responsibilities of the assessor.
4. Identify the regulations and requirements relevant to the assessment in own area of practice.
5. Compare the strengths and limitations of a range of assessment methods with reference to the needs of individual learners.
6. Summarise key factors to consider when planning assessment.
7. Evaluate the benefits of using a holistic approach to assessment.
8. Explain how to plan a holistic approach to assessment.
9. Summarise the types of risks that may be involved in assessment in own area of responsibility.
10. Explain how to minimise risks through the planning process.
11. Explain the importance of involving the learner and others in the assessment process.
12. Summarise types of information that should be made available to learners and others involved in the assessment process.
13. Explain how peer and self-assessment can be used effectively to promote learner involvement and personal responsibility in the assessment of learning.
14. Explain how assessment arrangements can be adapted to meet the needs of individual learners.
15. Explain how to judge whether evidence is: • sufficient • authentic • current.
16. Explain how to ensure that assessment decisions are: • made against specified criteria • valid • reliable • fair.
17. Evaluate the importance of quality assurance in the assessment process.
18. Summarise quality assurance and standardisation procedures in own area of practice.
19. Summarise the procedures to follow when there are disputes concerning assessment in own area of practice.
20. Explain the importance of following procedures for the management of information relating to assessment.
21. Explain how feedback and questioning contribute to the assessment process.
22. Explain legal issues, policies, and procedures relevant to assessment, including those for confidentiality, health, safety, and welfare.
23. Explain the contribution that technology can make to the assessment process.
24. Evaluate requirements for equality and diversity and, where appropriate, bilingualism in relation to assessment
25. Explain the value of reflective practice and continuing professional development in the assessment process.

5. Learners will be able to conduct, manage and PTDQ Care Industry Qualifications

The learner can:

1. Identify qualifications from the PTDQ Workplace Training Suite of Qualifications and Courses.
2. Identify the compliance requirements for the Workplace Suite of qualifications and courses.
3. Use the correct administration systems for the workplace qualifications and courses.
4. Identify the resources available to Professional Workplace Trainers.

Assessment Methods

• Learners will produce a portfolio of evidence that includes assignments, session planning and course delivery.
• Learners will be observed delivering session to their peers by their Professional Tutor.
• Self-evaluations of teaching
• Peer evaluations of a session you deliver.
• Continuous observation during the course by Professional course Tutor.