Nora MT Byrne Calmar International Ltd. Managing Director & Trainers Network Ltd. Executive Director 25 TH Septemb

1. WORLD CLASS COMPETENCIES FOR TRAINERS Nora MT Byrne Calmar International Ltd. Managing Director & Trainers Network Ltd. Executive Director 25TH September 2009

2. Future Visions of Vocational Education and Training • Recognition and emphasis on informal learning • Networking of institutions and also with local and regional stakeholders • International perspectives in training • Use of ICT and digital networks • Need for learner autonomy and self-directed learning • Competence requirements for pedagogical, networking and communications skills for trainers • Organisational competence development Source: “Competence Handbook for VET Professions”: CEDEFOP 2009

3. Activity Areas of VET Professionals in Europe Source: “Competence Handbook for VET Professions”: CEDEFOP 2009

4. Trainers Providers & Managers • Administration • General Administration • Finances & Marketing • HRM • Leading Organisation • Training • Strategic Work • Pedagogical Leadership • Learner Needs • Development & • Quality Assurance • Self and Staff Development • QA Strategy and Systems • Evaluation • Improving Quality • Networking • Supporting Teams & Collaboration • External Networking • Development Networking Source: “Competence Handbook for VET Professions”: CEDEFOP 2009

5. Change in operating environment External pressure for change Change of world Crisis of work Change of learning theory Internal pressure for change Learning organisation - new conception of knowledge and learning - learning organisation, teamwork and networking - participatory and empowering leadership Change in organisation Needs for development New operating culture in VET organisation - change in operating culture - teamwork and networking - VET organisation of the future – new learning environments Change in VET organisation Change of management and leadership New management and leadership in VET organisation - managing operations - managing networking - managing development and future Change of management culture in VET organisation Dimensions of pressure on leadership Source: “Competence Handbook for VET Professions”: CEDEFOP 2009

6. WORLD CLASS COMPETENCIES FOR TRAINERS THE CONTEXT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STANDARDS FOR TRAINERS • A number of key reports and policy documents have stressed the importance of education and training (skills and human capital) to the future success of the Irish economy and Irish society • Report of the Taskforce on Lifelong Learning (2002) • Ahead of the Curve • Ireland’s Place in the Global Economy (2004) • Towards a National Skills Strategy (2007) • The National Development Plan (2007-2013).

7. The Policy Context for Enhanced Quality Assurance in Training • Ireland’s competitiveness in a globalised economy • will be based on: • Ability to source and creatively apply knowledge • Availability of skilled and flexible workers • Quality infrastructural development • First class public services

8. National Competency Standards for Trainers Ireland’s competitive capability will be defined by the capability of the Irish workforce and its human capital • Need for a more structured and systematic approach to support trainers and facilitators of learning • to assure competency standards • maintain quality • keep abreast of new technology and innovation.

9. WORLD CLASS COMPETENCIES FOR TRAINERS Minister of State Sean Haughey T.D. Launch of report on 16/06/09 The report is especially timely in the context of the serious economic difficulties currently facing our country and the emphasis on the real contribution which the development of trainer competencies can make to Ireland’s lifelong learning agenda. The training sector has a vital role to play in raising the skills level of the workforce that will determine Ireland’s future economic development.

10. WORLD CLASS COMPETENCIES FOR TRAINERS Technical Personal 36 Core Competencies Business

11. WORLD CLASS COMPETENCIES FOR TRAINERS Trainer Competencies 1.PERSONEL - The individual’s personal qualities as a trainer, for example, communication skills 2. TECHNICAL -Specific training skills such as assessing training needs 3. BUSINESS -The ability of the trainer to link training to clients’ business objectives such as innovation and emerging technologies

12. Personal

13. Technology

14. Business

15. The National Framework of Qualifications – (www.nfq.ie)

16. Benefits of Competency Framework for Trainers 1. Significant, initial contribution towards the further quality assurance of training provision 2. Professionalisation of training providers 3. First step towards guaranteeing standards of delivery 4. Ensuring a maximum return on the training investment

17. Implication for Trainers • Standards and Benchmark • Career Progression Route • Instrument to improve performance • of in-service training

18. VET Beyond 2010 • Acquisition of recognised qualifications and progression to higher education and training are key issues driving the lifelong learning agenda in Ireland • The distinction between education and vocational training is likely to become more blurred • National Competency Standards for Training Profession established • Recognised academic career progression route established for the Training Profession

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