SQA Planning and Delivering Training Sessions to Groups @ SCQF 6

Introduction

This course is a great introduction to teaching. On successful completion, delegates will recieve an SQA certificate that allows them to deliver training to groups. Some examples include; In-house training to staff; Life Guard Trainers, First Aid Trainers.
This course is suitable for those who aspire to a training role, or who expect to have training responsibilities as part of their future career.

Course code

SPDT

Location

Dumfries and Stranraer Campus

Duration

3 days

Price

£450.00

Availability

Location: Dumfries
Day 1 – 28 May 2025 09:00
Day 2 – 04 Jun 2025 09:00
Day 3 – 11 Jun 2025 09:00

Entry Requirements

No formal entry criteria, however you should have good communication skills and have a good standard of English, which will allow effective learning of all the unit outcomes.

You should also be knowledgeable and experienced in the subject area(s) that you plan to deliver and possess a genuine desire to share this knowledge and develop your skills in the planning and delivery of training.

Course Content

Course Syllabus:

Explain the trainer’s role in ensuring learners’ needs are met
Preparing learning objectives, session pland and learning support materials to meet learner requirements
Deliver planned interactive training session and assess the progress and achievement of learners
Evaluate the effectiveness of the training sessions delivered and your own practice

Course Objectives:

Design and deliver an effective interactive training session to a group of people
Create training activities and write clear objectives of the session
Carry out two interactive training sessions
Provide constructive feedback to peers

Assessments

Candidates will be observed delivering two sessions and will also observe and provide feedback to the other group members sessions. There is a written assessment to complete also.

Additional funding information

No One Left Behind Training Allowance
Dumfries and Galloway Local Employability partnership (Funded by the Scottish Government) are proud to be working in partnership with DG College to offer eligible individuals funding to learn new, work-related skills and training.

You can use the money to build the skills you need for a job or get some training to take your career to the next level.

And because it’s not a loan, you don’t have to pay it back.

Check if you are eligible then follow the registration process.

Are you eligible?

You must meet all of the following criteria

16 years of age or older
Resident in Dumfries and Galloway
Have the right to work and live in the UK.
Unemployed and looking to get back into work OR in employment and claiming an income-based benefit (i.e Universal Credit)

AND at least one of the following characteristics: (hyperlink to the definitions)

Parents with a child under the age of 19 (still registered in full time education)
Armed Forces Veteran
Asylum Seeker
Care Experienced
Caring responsibilities
Childcare needs
Criminal Convictions
Homeless or affected by housing inclusion.
Long Term health condition/ illness
No Limited work experience.
Refugee
Substance related conditions
Lack of Transport

If you meet the criteria, you could receive the full cost of your course fee.

Apply for your No One Left Behind Grant

To access support with the fees you must register with DG Works. Just follow the link or use the QR code. If you are already registered, please contact your Employment Key Worker for next steps.

Once you have completed the registration form and your eligibility has been checked someone from DG Works (part of Dumfries and Galloway Council) will contact you to ask you to provide the following evidence: