What are the benefits? What do you need to know? What are your options if you have Train The Trainer? Your Guide to the New Train The Trainer
Contents Get the Facts 3 FETAC & QQI: What are the changes? 4 New Courses: Training Delivery & Evaluation 5 New Courses: Training Needs Identification & Design 6 New Courses: Special Purpose Award 7 Your Existing Train The Trainer Certification 8 Delivery Style 9 FAQ 10 Contact Us 11 Contents 2
Get the Facts What you need to know about the new Train The Trainer courses: Pg. 4 Pg. 5 Pg. 7 Pg. 8 Train The Trainer FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer (E30179) was one of the most popular certifications in the training industry. In December 2014, this award was deactivated by QQI. FETAC has been dissolved and NFQ awards previously given under the FETAC system are now awarded by QQI. New Courses Available We continue to offer a full suite of Train The Trainer courses. These include the most up-to-date QQI awards in Training & Development. You can learn about these courses on the following pages. Special Purpose Award A QQI Level 6 Special Purpose Award in Training & Development is now available. This award shows potential clients and employers that you are serious about your career in professional training. Progression for Train The Trainer Award Holders Those holding a Train The Trainer FETAC Level 6 award (course code: E30179) are already halfway to achieving the Special Purpose Award. Get the Facts 3
FETAC & QQI: What are the changes? Who are QQI? QQI (Quality and Qualifications Ireland) are responsible for the development and review of the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ). QQI was established to combine the standalone agencies of FETAC, HETAC and NQAI. This means that awards previously offered as FETAC Level 6 have been revised, redesigned and are now QQI Level 6 awards. is registered to offer programmes leading to QQI awards under the NFQ. All of our Train The Trainer Courses lead to QQI Level 6 awards. FETAC & QQI: What are the changes 4
New Courses: Training Delivery & Evaluation Training Delivery & Evaluation This course is often called the new Train The Trainer. It is essential for anyone who wants to gain knowledge and insight into professional training delivery skills and evaluation techniques. During this 5-day workshop, you will gain valuable, practical experience delivering mock training sessions and receive helpful feedback from our experienced trainers. Course Modules: 1 Concepts & Theories 2 Planning to Succeed 3 Delivering Engaging Training 4 Evaluation of Training Course Code: 6N3326 Award: Level 6, Minor Award Credits Available: 15 If you would like a detailed description of the course content, Freephone us on 1800 910 810 and we will send you the full course brochure. New Courses: Training Delivery & Evaluation 5
New Courses: Training Needs Identification & Design Training Needs Identification & Design During our Training Needs Identification & Design course, you will learn how to accurately identify training needs and, using this information, design training programmes that are both effective and engaging for participants. Course Modules: 1 Concepts of Training 2 Factors Affecting Training 3 Training Needs Analysis (TNA) This 5-day workshop is an excellent choice for anyone who has a need to design training for others as part of an existing role, or is considering working as a professional trainer. 4 Instructional System Design (ISD) Models 5 Designing Training Programmes Course Code: 6N3325 Award: Level 6, Minor Award Credits Available: 15 If you would like a detailed description of the course content, Freephone us on 1800 910 810 and we will send you the full course brochure. New Courses: Training Needs Identification & Design 6
Special Purpose Award QQI Special Purpose Award in Training & Development This new QQI Special Purpose Award in Training & Development is designed for anyone who wants to train professionally, or trains others as part of an existing role. To achieve the Special Purpose Award, you must successfully complete 2 components - Training Needs Identification & Design and Training Delivery & Evaluation. Training Needs Identification & Design 6N3325 + Training Delivery & Evaluation 6N3326 Course Code: 6S3372 Award: Level 6, Minor Award Credits Available: 30 = Special Purpose Award in Training & Development 6S3327 Special Purpose Award 7
Your Existing Train The Trainer Certification Have you already completed Train The Trainer? You may be eligible for an exemption from the Training Delivery & Evaluation component. If you are eligible for an exemption, you only need to complete Training Needs Identification & Design component successfully to achieve the new Special Purpose Award. Please note that there is a time limit to this exemption. Call us on 1800 910 810 to find out your exemption expiry date. Claim your exemption in 3 Easy Steps 1 Contact us on Freephone 1800 910 810 and talk to us about claiming your exemption. We will talk you through the requirements 2 Complete the Training Needs Identification & Design component. 3 We will process your exemption with QQI. Your Existing Train The Trainer Certification 8
How are these courses delivered? Opportunity for Practical Learning Mary Larkin Trainer. With plenty of practical, interactive learning on each component, our courses offer ample opportunity to develop your confidence and skill as a trainer. Focused, Intensive Format Our course format of 5 consecutive days per component ensures that participants remain focused, with a higher capacity to absorb the learning. Practicing Professional Trainers Our courses are delivered and closely supervised by professional trainers who are actively working as private and corporate trainers. How are these courses delivered? 9
Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to complete both components? To gain the Special Purpose Award, you need to complete both components and their assessments successfully. However, if you are just interested in completing one component, each can be taken as a standalone course. Any other questions? Freephone us on 1800 910 810 I want to gain the Special Purpose Award. Do I need to attend both components within a specific time frame? No; in fact, we recommend leaving a few months between completing each component as there are 8 weeks of self-directed learning and assessment work required after each course. I have already completed Train The Trainer (E30179). What does this new award mean for me? Train The Trainer has now been deactivated by QQI. However, if you have achieved the Train The Trainer certificate, your award is still valid. If you would like to achieve the Special Purpose Award, you may be eligible for an exemption from completing the Training Delivery & Evaluation component. To find out more about this, contact our on Freephone 1800 910 810. Frequently Asked Questions? 10
Call us to enquire about course availability on Freephone 1800 910 810 Enhancing Your Potential Call and speak with a training consultant from any of our training centres: Dublin: 01 8610 700 Cork: 021 2355 555 Limerick: 061 574 849 Galway: 091 399 966 Head Office Suite 11, Plaza 256, Blanchardstown Corporate Park 2, Dublin 15, Ireland info@professionaldevelopment.ie professionaldevelopment.ie professional development Celebrating 26 years delivering training to Ireland s top brands