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Assessing Competence

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Overview

About this course

2.0h$245

Are you looking for practical ways to assess learner competence and measure training impact?

The Assessing Competence course covers best practices for designing and facilitating assessments, including knowledge-based assessments and performance tests. It also explores practical techniques for evaluating training effectiveness and maintaining training records.

This course forms part of the Certificate in Train the Trainer, which covers the key pillars of workplace training – from identifying training needs, to training design and delivery, and assessment and evaluation.

Already enrolled in this course and now want to complete the full Train the Trainer program? Contact enrolments@olc.aero and we can upgrade your enrolment.

Competencies

Competencies obtained

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of assessing competence in workplace training.
  • Identify a range of assessment tools and determine when each is most appropriate.
  • Describe the process of planning, designing, trialing, and finalizing assessment tools.
  • Define the principles of reliability and validity, and explain how they are both important for ensuring fair and consistent assessment outcomes.
  • Explain how to evaluate training effectiveness using Kirkpatrick’s Four Levels of Evaluation.
  • Explain the importance of maintaining accurate training and assessment records and describe appropriate methods for doing so.
Content

Course content

This course covers the following topics:

  • What is assessment and why is it such a key part of training?
  • Methods for assessing competence.
  • The key steps involved in developing assessment tools.
  • Designing valid and reliable assessments.
  • Ensuring assessments are balanced, accessible, and practical.
  • Common question types and when they’re most effective.
  • Effectively assessing different levels of learning (Bloom’s Taxonomy).
  • Pitfalls to avoid when writing assessment questions.
  • On-the-job observations vs. simulated assessments.
  • The importance of observation checklists and qualified assessors.
  • Why it’s important to evaluate your training.
  • Tried-and-tested methods for effectively evaluating training effectiveness and demonstrating return on investment.
  • What records you need to keep, why it matters, and methods for doing so.
Enroling

Who should enrol?

  • Aviation personnel responsible for planning, designing, and/or delivering workplace training.
  • Those new to workplace training who need foundational trainer skills.
  • Experienced workplace trainers seeking to update and enhance their skills.
  • Subject matter experts (SMEs) who are called upon to share technical knowledge with learners.
  • Personnel tasked with providing on-the-job instruction to staff.
  • Anyone interested in developing their training and facilitation skills.
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Reviews

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