Introduction to Trainer Skills (formerly Train the Trainer) City & Guilds Level 2 (intensive)

Introduction to Trainer Skills (formerly Train the Trainer) City & Guilds Level 2 (intensive)

This City and Guilds Level 2 Introduction to Trainer Skills course provides participants with a sound introduction to the concepts of a systematic approach to training. This course is designed to be delivered over two days, and is ideal for those who train others in organisations wanting to develop their presentation skills.

It is an introductory course so no previous teaching experience or access to teaching/training is needed. Applicants do not need to be in a teaching/training role to do this course.

Course Content

This qualification allows learners to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression as a trainer in different sectors. The course focuses on the training cycle which is then applied to the planning and delivery of a session.

The course is aimed at learners who wish to gain an understanding of how to plan and deliver a learning session and incorporate assessment. It is also designed to develop learners confidence in using these skills. The course is assessed on the candidates ability to:

• Planning a training session

• Delivering a training session

The course also covers:

• Setting ground rules

• Use of icebreakers

• The learning environment

• Training resources

• Gaining and maintaining attention

• Motivation

• Assessment

Assessment Method

The course is assessed via a multiple-choice test, course work and delivery of a micro-teach session. This course is for learners who may be looking to progress into a career in teaching or training.

Each participant must deliver a 10 or 15 minute training session, and take a multiple choice quiz on day two. Each session must be observed by the tutor. The presentation will need to be prepared overnight after day 1 ready for delivery on day 2.