Award in Vocational Train the Trainer (VTT)

About Course

This course will enable learners to apply adult learning principles in the design and delivery of learner-centred training courses. More concretely, this course will provide trainers with the opportunity to benefit from experiential learning across three elements:

The principles and processes for the design of a well-structured adult learning training programme.
The selection and implementation of appropriate inclusive delivery methods.
Effective evaluation utilizing multiple sources including students; trainers and peers.

Status: MFHEA Accredited Qualification Type: Award

ECTS: 2 Duration: 5 days

Mode of delivery/attendance: Face-to-face/full-time

Hours of total learning: 50 hours (Contact: 16 hours/Self-study: 20 hours/Assessment: 14 hours)

Language of instruction: English or Arabic

Address: Training Institute on Migration Capacity Partnership for the Mediterranean (MCP Med TI), Development House, 4A, St Anne Street, Floriana, Malta.

Modes of teaching

Lecture
Plenary discussions and Q/A
Practical exercises
Assessment

Assessment

To allow for a fair and transparent assessment that accommodates learners’ different learning styles, a three-pillar approach was adopted. Learners will be assessed based on the following:

Attendance:
A full mark implies uninterrupted attendance through the full course of studies.

Weight: 10 points

Practical application structured as follows:

Pertinence of questions asked (3 points)
Accuracy of answers and solid analytical processing (4 points)
Correct application of skills (5 points)
Active engagement in discussions, practical exercises and general Q/A sessions (4 points)
Correct use of terminology (4 points)

Weight: 20 points

Final examination:

Weight: 70 points

The passing grade for successful completion of programme: 60/100

Additional Information:

Dates for next intake: N/A
Educational programme fees: N/A
Registration method: N/A

Identify the key principles of adult learning and understand how they impact training design and delivery.
Identify the factors and interactive techniques that contribute to active learning and memory retention.
Describe the different communication skills in training and facilitation techniques.
Design training sessions that are tailored to adult learning needs.
Deliver training sessions that incorporate active learning and memory retention techniques.
Monitor and assess participants’ performance.
Use appropriate instruction/training methods to help learners achieve specific learning outcomes.
Select and apply appropriate techniques to evaluate training material, delivery and learners’ performance and apply lessons learned to future training design.