PTS - Task Sheet 1.1-5 Title : Develop a data gathering tool for trainees characteristics

The first task under the PTS requires a candidate to develop a data gathering tool to determine the Trainees Characteristics.

The CBLM Developed for PTS describes the importance of determining the trainee's characteristics as such that,

"One of the most important data that you must have when planning training sessions is the characteristics of your trainees. In CBT, we consider individual differences in training because CBT is self-paced. The design of training and instructional materials should therefore suit [the] characteristics of each trainee."

- PTS CBLM page 37, emphasis mine

Individualize learning, is one of the methods that Competency Based Learning (CBT) promotes and being Trainee Centered is one of its strengths, because of this it is therefore necessary that the Trainer learns to adopt his/her selected Training Method/s based on some important Trainee characteristics that would ensure that Trainee will truly learn or at least will perform their best to learn.

The provided template and format to the Trainees while undergoing TM Training and even the sample as provided in the CBLM on page 53 to 55, I believe is suitable enough for the development of a data gathering tool for this purpose. worth noting however is that there is some information that needs to be edited to conform to the geographical location and Qualification that will be taught by the Trainer.

Referring to the sample in the CBLM, this information is:

1. Cultural and Language Background - Ethnicity / Culture.
2. Education and General Knowledge which lacks reference to TEch/Voc Training.
3. Previous experience with the topic - which should refer specifically to the Qualification to be taught.
4. Previous Learning Experience - which I believe should include other forms of learning re: non-formal and in-formal forms of learning.
5. Special Courses.

TIP: 

Given that this is a form that the prospective trainee needs to fill up, it is therefore required to get the trainees confirmation on the truthfulness of provided information.

It is my believe that by simply changing this information as mentioned above and tailor fitting to the Trainers Qualification is suitable enough for this gathering tool.

NOTE:

1. The Trainee Data Gathering Tool is not part of the TM Assessment Portfolio Requirements.
2. It will be used by the candidate during his/her demonstration under Core 2-Facilitate Training Session.
3. The TM Trainee can utilize this gathering tool when he/she does facilitate a CBT; and
4. No specific formatting is required, but it is highly recommended that the formatting conforms to requirements of the institution where the TM Candidate works for. (Ex. inclusion of the institutions Logo, additional signatories, etc.)

Should you have further questions regarding this topic feel free to post in the comment section.

Cheers!