PTS

Objectives

At the end of the session, you should be able to:

• Enumerate areas of CBT facility

• Determine the importance of organizing workshop layout

Introduction

Introduction

Areas in Competency-Based Training Facility must be organized. This planned workshop layout makes learning activities systematize that will enable process of information easier than expected.

Categorizing Areas of Competency-Based Training

An organized workshop layout reflects how well-prepared a trainer is. He should ensure that the workshop area is safe, well-sequenced and accessible for both him and trainee. Each area should allow individualized, self-paced learning and permit the learner to enter and exit programs at different times and levels.

Having a good workshop lay-out will enable the trainer to facilitate training sessions well. It only means that competency-based training environment differs from the traditional one. In a traditional set-up, teacher is positioned in front of the class, whereas in CBT, the trainer walks and observes everyone.

Nine (9) areas in a competency-based training facility are the following:

1. Practical Work Area is an area where trainees rehearse specific skill. It is sectioned into workstations that are arranged according to hierarchy of competencies.

2. Learning Resource Area is an area where trainees do their self-paced learning. It is where learning materials - print or soft-copies - can be found. Projects can also be done in this area.

3. Institutional Assessment Area is an area where trainer assess trainees’ knowledge – either by Recognition of Prior Learning, or upon gaining competency from the module/s given. Skills assessment is done at the Practical Work Area. Note: Institutional Assessment Area and Practical Work Area can be adjacent room so they can be merged depending on the layout of the room.

4. Contextual Learning Laboratory is an area where lecture-discussion is done. This is where learner would stay to study basic and common competency in the context of their qualification.

5. Quality Control Area is an area where metrology, calibration and in-process quality control are being held.

6. Trainers Resource Center is an area where trainer’s resources materials are kept. It is also a place where trainer generates training materials.

7. Distance Learning is an area where trainees can access modules aside from the usual print and non-print media. Example is studying the learning module by accessing TESDA website.

8. Computer Laboratory is an area where trainees are given chance to develop their IT competencies, as recommended in CBC. Example of IT competency is the use of Microsoft Office Application.

9. Support Service Area is an area that offers value-adding competencies to address required skills.

Guidelines in Organizing CBT Training Facility:

• Equipment or machines should be installed by work station considering the unit of competencies and movement of the trainees

• Trainer or Assessor Qualification and National Certificates of trainer, and shop layout shall be posted inside the workshop area

• Labels, signage and posters like 5S, safety reminders, forms and schedules should observe uniform size and color and should be posted appropriately and properly

• TRs, CBC, CBLMs should be available at the Resource Area and Learning Resource Center

Objectives

At the end of the session, you should be able to:

• Describe the parts of Training Activity Matrix

• Prepare Training Activity Matrix

Introduction

Imagine a class where students do not know what to do, materials are inadequate and learning area is disorganized. Would that learning activity be a success?

A trainer, once he enters the room, is assumed well-equipped and organized. Training will be a success if the activities, materials and learning areas are carefully planned using the Training Activity Matrix.

Preparing Training Activity Matrix

Facilitating a class which promotes self-paced learning and focuses on different learning activities is one tough job for a trainer.

Thus, a trainer is expected to organize learning and teaching resources with the use of the Training Activity Matrix. The Training Activity Matrixis a tool used to schedule training activities, tools or equipment, and workstation area. It also serves as a guide for learners to know what to do and where to go.

To prepare the Training Activity Matrix, the trainer must identify first the basis in organizing and preparing resources. These are the following:

• Session Plan

• Instruction Sheets (information sheets, task sheets, operation sheets, job sheets)

• Learning Guide

• Competency-Based Curriculum

Procedure in Preparing Training Activity Matrix:

1. Review the session plan and look for the common activities.

2. For each activity recognized, identify the teaching and learning resources specifications.

3. Assign an appropriate learning area for each activity.

4. List teaching-learning resources to use for each activity. Ensure that variety of materials will be given to the fit one’s learning style.

5. Finalize and review the Training Activity Matrix.

A Strategy to Facilitate Different Activities 

A trainer, as a facilitator of different activities, should have the ability to “withitness” or to be aware of what’s going on in the class while doing something. It is compared to having eyeballs at the back of your head. It is the ability of a trainer to continually monitor and manage the class at all times.

Following the Training Activity Matrix while having that ‘withit’ will help greatly in managing a class. These and more will be taught on another unit of competency - ‘Facilitating Training Session.