foundation diploma in training and education
(Credits: 10 ECTS)
The Foundation Diploma in Training and Education will equip
participants with the key competencies necessary to function
effectively in a modern training environment. Successful course
participants will receive a recognised qualification in training and
education.
Course delivery
The course is run over a 12 week period. Participants attend a
total of 4 days of workshops.
The open learning course materials cover the following topics:
- The context of training and education
- Planning for training
- Training Analysis
- The trainer in action
- Motivation
- Communication
- Training methods
- Evaluation and assessment
- Quality in training and education
- Equality – legal & policy issues
- Equality and Diversity
- Training for Equality
- Cultural diversity
Course assessment
Participants are required to complete an assignment for
submission to NUI Galway for assessment. The assignment relates to
material covered in the modules and emphasises the practical
application of this course material to work situations. Participants
are given written feedback on the assignment.
Participants who complete the Foundation Diploma in Training
and Education may claim exemption from the Learning –
Essential Trainer Skills module in the Certificate in Training and
Education programme.
Fee
The fee for this course is €950. All Course materials and tea/coffee at workshop venues are included. Additional
refreshments are available at workshop locations but are not included
in the course fee.
FÁS policy
FÁS policy in relation to registration of trainers
is to ensure that trainers delivering training on behalf of
FÁS (contracted training) and of training to companies under
the FÁS training support scheme have achieved a minimum set
of trainer competencies. FÁS recognises the Foundation
Diploma in Training and Education as meeting this requirement.
How to apply
The Foundation Diploma is offered at regular intervals in
various locations around Ireland. Additional information and an
application
form are available from the Course Administrator.