Level: Intermediate to Advanced
Course Hours: 40-60 Hours (depending on delivery format, face-to-face or online)
Course Overview:
This course is designed for individuals interested in developing competency-based learning resources in vocational education and training (VET). Participants will gain the skills to design, develop, and adapt competency standards, curricula, assessment tools, and learning materials. The course emphasizes the flexibility and adaptability required to create high-quality, industry-aligned learning resources for diverse learner contexts and emerging job roles.
Course Objectives:
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Develop clear competency standards defining job role skills and knowledge.
- Design a competency-based curriculum for specific competencies.
- Create effective competency-based learning materials (CBLMs).
- Analyze training needs and develop training packages tailored to industry demands.
- Adapt learning resources for local, national, and global contexts.
- Evaluate and improve training materials for relevance and effectiveness.
- Develop competency standards for emerging job roles.
- Create comprehensive facilitator guides for training delivery.
- Develop reliable assessment tools and guidelines.
- Integrate technology into training aids to enhance learning.
Units Covered:
- Develop Competency Standards
- Design Competency-Based Curriculum
- Develop Competency-Based Learning Materials (CBLM)
- Analyze Training Needs and Develop Training Packages
- Adapt Learning Resources to Various Contexts
- Evaluate and Review Training Resources
- Develop Industry-Aligned Competency Standards for Emerging Roles
- Create Facilitator Guides
- Develop Assessment Guidelines and Tools
- Develop Training Aids Using Technology
Assessment Methods:
- Assignments: Practical tasks like developing competency standards, curricula, and learning materials.
- Quizzes/Tests: Short assessments to test understanding of key concepts.
- Project Work: Development of a comprehensive training package, including all required resources.
- Peer Review: Participants evaluate and provide feedback on peers’ developed resources.
- Final Exam/Capstone Project: Create a complete competency-based learning package for a chosen occupation.
Prerequisites:
- CBT&A Level 4 (NTVAQ/NSQF) in Training and Assessment
- Familiarity with training and assessment methodologies
- Prior teaching or training experience is preferred but not mandatory.