Design and Development of a Training Plan

In my last blog, I have covered the procedures in establishing Industry Linkages as suggested by the Supervised Work Based Learning - Competency Based Learning Material (SWBL-CBLM).

For our topic today, we will cover the development of a training plan that you can use when sending your trainee for an industry-based training, aside from this, this, you can use this training as part of your portfolio requirement for this core competency.

Determining your Trainees Training Requirements

The SWBL-CBLM explains that "Every training should be based on what was already learned and what is needed to be learned or enhanced. Whether your work-based training is in conjunction with an in-house training or a work-based training after an in-house training, you need to assess the training needs of each of your trainees so that you will be able to plan the appropriate activities that will enhance their competencies. "

"Activities that will improve the skills rather than repeating what is already learned should be the emphasis of a work- based training."

Although the SWBL-CBLM explicitly requires that the Trainees Training be determined, this topic will no longer be covered here, since the TNA method and procedures were already covered under the Plan Training Session.  

READ: Develop Training Needs Analysis Form

Developing your Training Plan

The SWBL-CBLM states that,

"Before deploying your trainees to their industry training, a thorough planning based on their training is very important. This plan shall serve as an agreement between the industry and your training institution. This will serve as a guide in the implementation of the industry training of the individual trainee."

  

and defines training plan as,

"Training plan is a description of how the training will be done, the flow of training from input to end results, including the resources that will be used."

with the following objectives,

"The objective of the Training Plan is to define the strategies, tasks, and methods that will be used to meet the training requirements."

and suggested contents,

"The training plan will outline who will deliver the training, and when and where your apprentice or trainee needs to go to receive the structured component of the training."

and lastly, a follow up recommendation.
"Note that it should be treated as a working document. It should be flexible enough to meet all the need of the industry, your institution and the trainee. Remember that you can talk about this at any stage during the training."

Contents of a Training Plan

The document suggests the following contents of the Training plan as cited by the SWBL-CBLM from (http://www.skills.vic.gov.au/for-business/recruiting/training/plan)

1. the timeframe for achieving the competencies.
2. the training to be undertaken.
3. the delivery modes to be employed.
4. who is responsible for the delivery and/or assessment of each competency.
5. assessment details and arrangements.
6. the name of the qualification to be issued; and
7. any other specific requirements to be met in accordance with the particular training contract in question.

The SWBL-CBLM also suggest the following steps in

Preparing the Training Plan

1. Identify the trainees’ training requirement [using the TNA method] 
2. Determine the training duration
3. Sequence the training modules in a logical order so that each element of the job is learned.
4. Identify the training activity or task that the trainee would perform to learn the training requirement
5. Identify the person who (trainer/supervisor/etc...) will be involved in the training
6. Identify the facilities/tools and equipment needed
7. Identify the venue of the training
8. Schedule the training (date and time)

Figure 1. Sample Training Plan Page 1

Figure 2. Sample Training Plan Page 2

Figures 1 and 2 are sample Training plans that I made based on the SWBL-CBLM. Similar to the other templates it was made self-explanatory so that you can easily follow its contents. You can download the template by clicking below.

Download: Sample Training Plan

Should you have further questions, comments or suggestions, feel free to comment below.  Till then, Cheers!

Related Topics:

1. Industry Based Learning and Training
2. Establish Industry Linkage