Trainees’ Training Requirement
Objective:
After reading the lesson, the students should be able to:
1. prepare self assessment check list for the trainees;
2. determine the current competencies of the trainees; and
3. determine the trainees training requirements;
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.
Determine trainees’ current competency
To be able to determine the trainees’ training requirement, it is very
important to determine first their current competencies, in order to
determine the training gaps.
The trainer can determine trainees’ current competency by:
1. Checking with the trainee
When you meet the trainees, subject them to an oral interview or
simple written test if needed. If the learner is having a hard time to write
or understand in English language, use a simple language that the
learner may easily understand like using a local dialect.
2. Research
Analyze any pre session information available like enrollment or
pre application form and other related documents such as:
• reports on previous competency assessment undertaken
• resume or curriculum vitae
• enterprise training and assessment records
• performance report from supervisor
The Trainer could also use self assessment checklist to
determine the current competencies of the trainees:
Self-Assessment Checklist
How to prepare the check list?
Using the form, the trainer should:
1. List down all the competencies found in the Training Regulations
of a particular qualification
2. Let the trainees answer by checking the appropriate box. (YES if
he/she can perform the task and NO if he/she cannot perform the
task)
CAN I?... YES NO
BASIC COMPETENCIES
1. (Unit of competencies)
1.1 (Learning Outcome)
COMMON COMPETENCIES
CORE COMPETENCIES
Notes:
1. All competencies (Basic, Common and Core) should be listed
in the Trainees Self-Assessment Checklist
2. Learning outcomes for each should also be included
3. Let the trainee answer the Self Assessment Checklist
4. The trainee must be guided by the trainer while answering the form