CERTIFICATE IN TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
CERTIFICATE IN TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
COURSE OVERVIEW
The overall aim of the programme is to enable participants develop the necessary knowledge, skills and competencies to undertake training activities in organisations. The programme encompasses the development of competencies that will enable learners identify and assess training needs, to develop, plan, organise, deliver and evaluate relevant training activities for individuals and groups. The course consists of two modules and is delivered with an emphasis on practical application and relevance of training and development to the workplace:
A range of learning methods and approaches will be used to promote the practical application of the theoretical concepts covered. Run over a three months period, this part-time programme leads to a QQI Level 6 Training and Development Special Purpose Award – 6S3372. Achievement of this award will enable learners progress to other appropriate programmes leading to awards at the next or higher levels of the National Framework of Qualifications.
Options available:
- Both modules must be completed successfully to achieve the full level 6 award/training qualification.
- However, modules may be taken individually and/or separately on a stand-alone basis as a minor award.
Course Duration 6 * 6 = 12 weeks
Credits (FE) 2 * 15 = 30
NFQ Level 6
Part Time TBC
CAS AWARD
The Certificate in Training and Development (CTD) programme offered at Liffey College is suitable, but not restricted to:
- individuals who have an interest in training and development and who wish to explore it as a career option.
- individuals responsible for in-house design and delivery of training programmes in organisations who wish to gain a formal qualification in training and development.
- managers and team leaders who want to learn about the role of Training and development in their business sectors.
- adult learners who are interested in commissioning or designing training as part of community development projects.
Study Modes
Module 1: 6S3325 – Training Needs, Identification and Design
- Theories of learning
- The role of the trainer
- Training needs analysis and programme design
Module 2: 6S3326 – Training Delivery and Evaluation
- Preparing for training delivery
- Delivery and assessment
- Evaluation of training delivery
Transfer & Progression Routes
- Tutoring – 50 (Each Module) – Subject to Change.
- Independent – 100 (Each Module) – Subject to Change.
Indicative Delivery Schedule (Subject to change)
Training Needs, Identification and Design (Module 1: 6S3325)
Assignment 1 + Assignment 2: (40%)
&
Project: (60%)
Total 100%
Training Delivery and Evaluation (Module 2: 6S3326)
Skills Demonstration: (40%) + Learner Record: (20%)
&
Project: (40%)
Total 100%
Study Modes
This programme takes a block teaching approach as outlined in the indicative delivery schedule contained below. The delivery is class-based and timed to facilitate working learners in a set, yet flexible way.
Transfer & Progression Routes
Learners have a number of transfer and progression options available on completion of the programme. Examples are:
Transfer options:
- 6M2263 Inclusive Education and Training (Level 6 Major Award)
- 6M2007 Early Childhood Care and Education (Level 6 Major Award)
- 6M4749 Leisure Facility Supervisory Management (Level 6 Major Award)
- 6S3153 Life and Workplace Coaching (Level 6 Special Purpose Award)
Progression options:
- Bachelor Early Childhood – Teaching & Learning [MH801] at National University of Ireland Maynooth (Level 8)
- Bachelor of Education at Dublin City University (Level 8)
Indicative Delivery Schedule (Subject to change)
- Each Module – 6 weeks
- 2 Evenings on weekdays – 18:00 to 20:30
(2.5hours each day, total 5hours)
& Saturdays – 10:00 to 16:00 (6 hours)
– Subject to Change.
CONTACT – Liffey College (LC)
Tazila Ramputh
(Course Coordinator)
Email: taz@liffeycollege.ie
Telephone: 01 4444447
CONTACT – Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI)
26/27 Denzille Lane, Dublin 2, D02 P266, Ireland.
(Address)
https://www.qqi.ie/
(Website)