Trainers
A Trainer in the VET & Skill ecosystem is an individual who imparts competency-based knowledge and skills to learners in order to enable them to achieve the desired outcomes. They are responsible for implementing training, preparing subject matter, applying current practices, and using key learning strategies. Additionally, they must understand and apply the right training and assessment modes, develop industry connections, and manage the overall training process.
Depending upon the role & responsibility, trainers are broadly classified into two type:
Trainers
A trainer in a VET & Skill ecosystem is a person who imparts competency based skills & knowledge to a learner in order to enable the learner to successfully achieve the defined outcomes.
Role & Responsibilities of a Trainer
Below are some of the important roles that a trainer is expected to play:
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- Implement training as per the defined outcomes;
- Promote a practical, interactive, problem solving and participant centric approach and plan the content and approach of the training accordingly
- Prepare the subject matter;
- Apply current practices in delivering the training as per learner requirements
- Exhibit mastery using key learning strategies like role play, practice sessions, case studies etc;
- Understand various modes & methods of training and apply the appropriate mode as required
- Understand various modes & methods of assessment and apply the appropriate mode as required
- Understand principles of Blended Learning and apply the same
- Plan the training through appropriate strategy & tools like development of session plan, lesson plan etc.
- Apply steps involved in monitoring of training and check learner’s progress;
- Ensure sufficient training infrastructure/equipment;
- Prepare contents of the training as per the Job Role/Occupations by familiarizing themselves with the NSQF approved and aligned qualifications that they are going to deliver;
- Overall management of the trainees during the training;
- Ensure feedback from the learners in the learning process
Master Trainer
A Master Trainer trains new or existing trainers in order to equip them with skills & knowledge required to further act as trainers in VET & skill ecosystem:
Role and responsibilities of a Master Trainer
A Master Trainer is expected to play a similar role as that of a trainer in respect of the training. However, there are some additional roles & responsibilities which are expected out of a Master Trainer as listed below:
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- Impart training in with specialised knowledge & skills both in domain and generic pedagogical aspects of a vocation/skill/study/qualification/sector/occupation.
- Identify training needs of a learner based on current skills & knowledge.
- Develop specialised modules based on personal requirements.
- Impart specialised training with respect to development of training material & resources like session plans
- Impart specialised training with respect to understanding & application of right training & assessment modes
- Impart specialised training with respect to industry connect & job market readiness
- Impart specialised training with respect to human interface & values, communication strategies, group dynamics, inclusivity etc.
How to Become a Trainer or Master Trainer?
An Individual can become a Trainer or Master Trainer by undergoing Training of Trainers or Master Trainer (TOT) programs. These programs are offered by NCVET recognized Awarding Bodies at their Training centers.
The TOT Program has two components –
- Domain Skills (DS): Domain skills refer to skills required for a specific sector or sub sector or Job role. It refers to skills particular to a specific industry or activity.
- Platform Skills (PS): These are generic training skills which can be used across sectors/subsectors like pedagogical skill. This would also include the vocational pedagogy.
After going through a TOT program a trainer should be able to achieve the following learning outcomes:
- Understanding the training needs of the learners;
- Able to develop & deliver the training content in accordance with requirement of the learners;
- Understand and implement the suitable TOT training modes & methodology;
- Demonstrate effective communication skills
- Understand the Assessment Strategy and implement assessment through various modes;
- Impart training using blended mode of learning
- Assess the impact of the training