NATIONAL FEDERATION OF YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUBS
Train the Trainer 2009
Course developments
The Train the Trainer (TTT) course for 2009 has undergone exciting developments in
response to evaluations made of the course over the past year. Whilst still aiming to
facilitate delivery of Club Officer training at County level the TTT course will also help
expand participant overall skills in training delivery, planning and evaluation ensuring
that participants are not limited to just delivering Club Officer training. This course will be
ITOL accredited giving all successful participants an internationally recognised
qualification.
Who should attend?
This course has been designed specifically for those who are going to be involved in the
delivery of County level training. Ideally participants will previously have held Club
Officer positions and will be looking to progress within their County to develop further
County training including Club Officer Training.
What will the course involve?
The TTT course will be conducted at a level 2 standard (GCSE Level) and will include a full
weekend of training; all who apply for this course must be happy that they can work at
this level and must be able to attend the full weekend. The course will involve the
following components:
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Prior to the course participants will be asked to complete a small assignment. This
assignment will require participant evaluation of their own experiences of training and
their future thoughts for County Level training. It is a requirement of the course that this
assignment is fully completed before the start of the course.
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The course will follow ITOL and NFYFC course requirements including the following:
o Identifying learning needs
o Developing training plans in line with best practice
o Analysing tasks and designing training activities to facilitate learning
o Training groups of different sizes
o How to monitor and evaluate training
o How to facilitate learning effectively
o Games and icebreakers to use in training
o Methods of training delivery
o The training needs of Club Officers
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Who is this course accredited with?
The TTT course will be ITOL accredited. Details on ITOL can be found on their website at
the following address: http://www.itol.org/plugins/content/content.php?content.5
Those who successfully complete the TTT course will receive the ITOL ‘Foundation
Certificate in Staff Development’. This is a level 2 certificate which is both nationally and
internationally recognised – it can therefore be used to benefit both the YFC
organisational training development and also the career opportunities of those who
complete the course.
ITOL are a highly regarded institute within the world of training, some current
organisations who work with them include:
RNLI, University of Birmingham, Cabinet Office, Capita Learning & Development,
Selfridges, The British Museum, WHSmith, The Danwood Group Ltd, Toshiba, University of
Edinburgh, Serious Fraud Office, Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd, Tayside Police, Transport
for London (TFL), National School of Government, HSBC, Harrods, Kier Group, Institute of
Directors.
Our work with ITOL will clearly help to ensure that the training given to YFC trainers
achieves best practice standards and will help to raise the profile of our internal training.
Where and when is this course being held?
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A new venue has been booked – this venue can be seen on the following link:
http://www.foliohotels.com/charlecotepheasant/
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The course will run from 11th September (7:30pm start) through till 13th September
(4pm finish) and participants must be able to attend the full course.
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Course cost is £75pp. This priced includes the full training course, certification and
a shared twin room with full board.
Booking conditions
This course has been very heavily subsidised by DEFRA and NFYFC. In order to ensure
that this subsidy has positive effect on the organisation DEFRA requires all attendees of
the course to deliver training to at least 50 people involved within YFC’s within 12 months
of taking the course (this can encompass formal and none formal training including Club
Officer Training and New Member Evenings) . If these requirements are not met then the
full cost of the training will be issued to the attendee. By attending this course you are
accepting these conditions.
All pre-course study given must be completed – without this the accredited award will
not be achieved. Should attendees not complete the work given then they will be billed
the cost of their registration.
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There are a maximum number of 20 places on this course and I have already had many
requests for attendance. This course is currently open to associates and members with a
maximum number of 2 attendees per County. Should the course not be fully booked by
06/08/09 then it will also be opened up for staff to attend.
To confirm places the booking form must be completed and payment MUST be received
– without these places will not be confirmed.
This course is a fantastic opportunity for those within the organisation to develop their
training skills and I am very much looking forwards to delivering a full and successful
course. If there are any questions about this course/if you have any support needs you
would like to discuss please feel free to contact me.
Jo Bouchard
Training and Development Officer
Tel: 02476 857207
Email: joannebouchard@nfyfc.org.uk
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Advanced Train the Trainer Course
Booking Form 2009
Please complete and return to NFYFC, YFC Centre, Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire, CV8 2LG
Closing date Friday 28th August 2009
Please book me a place on the following Advanced Train the Trainer course:
□ 11th – 13th September The Charlecote Pheasant Hotel, Charlecote, Nr Stratford-upon- Avon,
Warwickshire, CV35 9EW Tel: 0844 855 9126
I enclose the course fee of £75, booking form and the pre course questionaire
Name: ______________________________________________________ D.O.B __________________
(Please note this course is available only to people over the age of 18 years)
Gender:
Male/Female (for accommodation allocation purposes)
Address: __________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________Post Code:
______
Contact Telephone Number:
E-mail Address:
Role within YFC:
Club (if appropriate):
County:________________________________
Membership Number
Dietary Requirements:
______
Do you have any special requirements to enable you to participate fully in the course? Yes/No (If yes,
please detail)
Places are allocated on a first come first served basis, so please ensure you return this booking
form as soon as possible.
I agree to the Booking Conditions for the Train the Trainer Course and would like to confirm a
place booking
Print Name___________________________
Sign Name____________________________
Date______________________________
Confirmation will be sent on receipt of this booking form.
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Train the Trainer 2009
Pre-course questionnaire
This questionnaire will help the tutors make sure you gain the best possible experiences
from the course. It is vital that this form is completed as fully as possible and returned to
NFYFC with your booking form.
Personal details:
Name:
Occupation/educational background
Please outline your current role(s) within YFC
What previous role(s) have you undertaken within Young Farmers?
Please give details of any training you have delivered both within and outside of YFC
What skills do you hope to gain/develop from this course?
Are there any further comments you wish to make which you feel are relevant?
Please tell us about any disability or learning difficulty which we will need to take account of when delivering this
course. We may need to contact you for further clarification
Signature: _____________________________________________________Date:_____________________
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