Monday 25 January 2016

Summarise


as a trainer, being able to summarize large pieces of information into much smaller, easily understood summaries is an essential skill.  summarizing is used all the time; at the beginning of a training session, during the introduction [see here], in the middle, when explaining activities, and at the end, when reviewing the training event [see here]

being able to summarize means using simple words and keeping sentences short.  simplify the concepts and find, 'the kernel of truth'.  if someone can't make a subject simple enough to understand immediately i.e. summarize, it's said they don't understand the subject well enough.


Practice
write a description of what you did last weekend.  count the number of words used
now write a description of what you did last weekend, but half the number of words used.
now write a description of what you did last weekend, but half the number of words used.
you should now have a summary that is simple to understand





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Wednesday 20 January 2016

Job Description for Trainers

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

1.    Conduct any and all service training courses, in <state locations>

2.    Provide effective, accessible, active and efficient learning for anyone involved in <state job roles>  etc., etc.

3. Write course materials.  Update course materials at the end of each course, and, if the course is not running regularly, update all course materials on a monthly basis

4. Update the cloud back up, ensuring the latest edition of all course materials are available to all trainers at all times

5. Carry out admin tasks associated with running a training course in <state locations>; book and prepare classrooms, book catering, prepare and print course materials, prepare classroom activities, etc., etc. Liaise with <state name of people>.

6.  Prepare and complete all paperwork on time and to the required standard for service training courses; e.g. attendance sheets, handout materials, activities, course review forms, etc., etc.  Maintain, back-up and secure these data records

7.  Prepare, complete and share on time the monthly reports detailing all training which has taken place, as well as an overview of all activities carried out during the month

8.  Formulate and develop training materials and courses for future training needs

 

Additional Responsibilities

1. Deputize, in day to day matters, for direct line manager during their absence

2. Assist with the audit, as and when required; Prepare for departmental audits.  Maintain organised and up to date records as required by and in conjunction with the audit team. Cooperate and assist during the audit.  Action within the time frame given all audit findings, improvements required and observations

3. Help prepare budgets

4. Stay current with industry trends.  Advise other employees on their relative importance and impact on the job holder’s area of accountability

5. Work as a team member of service training and <state department name and company name>.  Help to develop the team and other members of the team

6. Carry out any other duty, as assigned by line manager


Know How  (Experience & Key Skills)

1.    Degree in a business discipline, from an internationally recognized university

2.    Train the trainer qualifications

3.    At least 5 years training experience

4.    Computer literate: Windows & Microsoft Office

5.    Confident and capable in written and spoken English.


Key Competencies

Up to date knowledge of developments in the fields of learning & development for airline crew.  Experience in developing and managing learning & development programmes:

1.       Technical Expertise

2.       Industry Knowledge

3.       Inspire Others

4.       Staff Training & Coaching

5.       Report Writing & Presentation Skills

6.       Business/ Organisational Awareness

7.       Constructively Tough Minded

8.       Maintain Personal Credibility/ Meet Ethical Standards






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Giving out Handouts

1.
explain what you're going to do, e.g. "I'm now going to give you the course materials"

2.
give out the material and say nothing of importance.  make sure all the students have a copy of the handout material

3.
wait.  watch the students and wait until the vast majority have flicked through, or read the handout material.  this may take some time, depending on the size of the handout materials and the love of reading by the students.

4.
once the students start raising their heads, having finished reading, the trainer can start to talk.  whilst the students are reading the material, none will be listening to the trainer; what ever the trainer says will need to be repeated. 




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