HRDF

-MALAYSIA-

CURRICULUM
STRUCTURE

TRAIN-THE-TRAINER

(PSMB CERTIFIED TRAINER)

DURATION

5 days

TARGET GROUP
This course is designed for trainers who want to enhance their quality and
effectiveness in performing training activities.

CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FOR TRAIN-THE-TRAINER

(PSMB CERTIFIED TRAINER)

MODULE MODULE NAME HOURS DAYS

CODE FTE*

CT1 PLAN ADULT LEARNING 4 1/2

Experiencing a change in attitude which will be
translated into behaviours that demonstrate
characteristics of an effective trainer
Understanding and applying the differences
between teaching and learning as well as
learning styles

CT2 CONDUCT TRAINING NEEDS ANALYSIS (TNA) 8 1

Describing the process of TNA and applying
this process to real life training situations

CT3 DESIGN COMPETENCY BASED TRAINING 12 1

PROGRAMME
Understanding Competency and Workplace
Standards
Determining Overall Programme Requirements
(objectives of programme, entry level,
prerequisites, trainee characteristics)
Writing Learning Outcomes in objective terms
(statement of performance, assessment
criteria, conditions, assessments methods)
Preparing Training Content and Sequence
(identify topics and sub-topics; sequencing the
content; time allocation)
Developing Training resources (selecting
training materials; developing training
materials)
Performing assessments of learners (planning;
developing methods; administrating; analysing
and reporting)

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MODULE MODULE NAME HOURS DAYS
CODE FTE*

CT4 CONDUCT COMPETENCY BASED TRAINING 12 1

PROGRAMME
Designing Session Plans
Coordinating Administrative Arrangements
Promoting Learning
Facilitating Groups
Applying Motivational Strategies
Monitoring Learning (learning taxonomy,
questioning and testing methods)
Implementing Effective Training Activities
case studies, role play, demonstration, work
based projects, games, simulation, group-work,
workshop and others

CT5 ASSESS PARTICIPANTS COMPETENCE 4 1/2

Planning Assessment
Developing Tool For Knowledge
Developing Methods For Assessing Knowledge
Developing Methods For Assessing
Performance
Administering Assessment
Analysing and Reporting Assessment Results
TOTAL 40 5

* FTE = Full time equivalent

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 MODULE STRUCTURE

Module Title : Plan Adult Learning

Duration : 1/2 day (4 hours)
Module Code : CT 1
Module Purpose : This module defines adult learners
engagement, introducing the preferred learning
styles of participant and the instructing styles of
trainer for ensuring that trainer matches training
style to participants learning styles

Terminal Performance Objective : At the end of the module, the trainer will be able
to:
a) understand the learning styles of
participants
b) match the instructing styles preferences of
trainers accordingly; and
c) apply them constructively in training
situations.

Learning Experience : 1. Identify participants learning objective

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:

1.1 Participants learning objective
1.2 Questioning techniques
1.3 Feedback gathered
: Ability to:
1.4 Identify participants learning objective
1.5 Apply relevant questioning techniques to
gather feedback
1.6 Interpret feedback on participants learning
objective
1.7 Compile feedback gathered

Learning Experience : 2. Identify participants learning styles

Enabling Objectives
: Knowledge of:
2.1 Learning style theory
2.2 Types of learning style
2.3 Training approaches
: Ability to:
2.4 Use learning style theory to identify
participants learning style
2.5 Interpret learning style
2.6 Summarise participants learning style
2.7 Select training approaches to suit

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 participants learning style

Learning Experience : 3. Determine adult training approaches

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
3.1 Adult learning theory (Malcolm Knowles)
3.2 Types of training styles
3.3 Methods of identifying training styles
3.4 Self-concept (Carl Rogers Model)
3.5 Participants learning style
3.6 Own training style
3.7 Ways of matching own training style to
participants learning style
: Ability to:
3.8 Examine principles in adult learning theory
3.9 Define types of training styles
3.10 Use appropriate methods to identify own
training styles
3.11 Reflect on own self concept
3.12 Identify appropriate ways of matching own
training style to participants learning style
3.13 Use appropriate ways of matching own
training style to participants learning style

Delivery : Lectures, group work, group discussion ,

brainstorming, critical thinking

Assessment : Self-assessment, questionnaires (verbal/written)

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 MODULE STRUCTURE

Module Title : Conduct Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

Duration : 1 day (8 hours)
Module Code : CT 2
Module Purpose : This module defines the concept and scope of
Training Needs Analysis (TNA), provides an
understanding of qualitative and quantitative data
gathering methods for designing and
administering data gathering instruments,
reporting findings using TNA report format for
training and non-training solutions at the three
levels (organisational, departmental and
individual), identifying appropriate target
participants for training programmes selected and
prioritised.

Terminal Performance Objective
: At the end of the training, the trainers will be able
to:
a) understand the concept and scope of TNA;
b) understand the qualitative and the
quantitative methods of data gathering;
c) design and administer data gathering
instruments for performance gap analysis;
d) report TNA findings at organisational,
departmental and individual levels; and
e) identify target participants for appropriate
training programmes according to TNA
report findings.

Learning Experience : 1. Determine scope of Training Needs

Analysis (TNA)
Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
1.1 Three levels of TNA
1.2 Scope of organisational, departmental and
individual needs
: Ability to:
1.3 State 3 importance levels of TNA
1.4 Identify the scope of organisational,
departmental and Individual TNA
1.5 Identify the scope of TNA
1.6 Identify key performance areas in
organisation
1.7 Identify Organisations system, structure
and culture

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 1.8 Identify key performance areas in
departments
1.9 Review individual Job Description /
Employee Competency Profile
(Knowledge, Skills & Attitude)

Learning Experience : 2. Determine data gathering methods

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
2.1 Types of qualitative data collection
techniques
2.2 Usage of qualitative data collection
techniques
2.3 Types of quantitative data collection
techniques
2.4 Usage of quantitative data collection
techniques
2.5 Advantages and disadvantages of
qualitative data collection techniques
2.6 Advantages and disadvantages of
quantitative data collection techniques
2.7 Selection criteria
: Ability to:
2.8 List qualitative data collection techniques
2.9 Define the usage of qualitative techniques
2.10 List quantitative data collection techniques
2.11 Define the usage of quantitative techniques
2.12 Compare qualitative and quantitative data
collection techniques
2.13 Choose appropriate data collection
techniques

Learning Experience : 3. Perform gap analysis

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
3.1 Training Gap
3.2 Data gathering instruments (Pre-set
interview Questions, Survey Form,
Observation checklist, Knowledge Test,
Audit Checklist)
3.3 Administration process of data gathering
3.4 Data analysis
3.5 Reliability and validity of data

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 : Ability of
3.6 Define training gap
3.7 Prepare data gathering instruments
3.8 Carry out administration process of data
gathering
3.9 Carry out data analysis
3.10 Determine the reliability and validity of
data

3.11 Transfer the data to appropriate format

according to TNA Level (Organisational,
Departmental and Individual)

Learning Experience : 4. Report Training Needs Analysis (TNA)

Findings
Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
4.1 Training related issues from Organisational
/ Departmental / Individual TNA
4.2 Non-Training issues from Organisational /
Departmental / Individual TNA
4.3 Training solution at Organisational /
Departmental / Individual level
4.4 Types of training programmes (classroom
or workplace training)
: Ability to:
4.5 Identify training related issues from
Organisational / Departmental / Individual
TNA
4.6 Identify non-training issues from
Organisational / Departmental / Individual
TNA
4.7 Propose appropriate training solutions for
TNA gaps identified at Organisational /
Departmental / Individual level
4.8 Propose suitable types of training
programmes

Learning Experience : 5. Identify training programmes according

to findings
Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
5.1 Participants competency level
5.2 Types of training programmes (classroom
training / workplace Training, etc)
5.3 Short term and long term plan
5.4 Annual Training Plan format

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 : Ability to:
5.5 Categorise participants according to
competency level
5.6 Identify suitable training programmes
based on TNA findings
5.7 Classify selected training programmes into
short term and long term plan
5.8 Arrange selected training programmes in
annual training plan format

Delivery : Lectures, group work, discussion, brainstorming,

group feedback, examining of case studies
Assessment : Key performance areas (organisation /
departments), employee competency profile, /
job description, data gathering techniques
(interview, survey, observation, audit, test, TNA
report format, questionnaires

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 MODULE STRUCTURE

Module Title : Design Competency Based Training

Programme
Duration : 1 days (12 hours)
Module Code : CT 3
Module Purpose : This module defines the fundamentals in
designing competency based training based on
learning outcomes for developing training
contents, selecting training methods and
developing training resources.

Terminal Performance Objective : At the end of the training, the trainer will be able
to:
a) write training rationale to learning objectives
and learning outcomes;
b) interpret the TNA findings to workplace
standards;
c) identify training topics for developing training
contents;
d) select appropriate training methods; and
e) develop training resources

Learning Experience : 1. Determine overall programme

Enabling Objectives
requirements
: Knowledge of:
1.1 Definition of training rationale
1.2 Rationales for training programme
1.3 Types of workplace standards
1.4 Workplace standards for training
programmes
1.5 Definition of training objectives
1.6 Relationship between workplace standard
and objectives
1.7 Sources of participants information
1.8 Types of participants information
1.9 Training programme pre-requisites
: Ability to:
1.10 Seek training rationale information
1.11 Confirm rationale for training programme
1.12 Define various types of workplace standards
1.13 Select workplace standards for training
programmes
1.14 Define training objectives
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 1.15 Relate training objectives to workplace
standard
1.16 Source for participants information
1.17 Select relevant information
1.18 Set programme pre-requisites

Learning Experience : 2. Determine learning outcomes

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
2.1 Types of workplace standard
2.2 Components of workplace standard
2.3 Workplace standard related to subject area
2.4 Learning outcomes relevant to subject
matter/ workplace standard
2.5 Criteria of learning outcomes
: Ability to:
2.6 Identify types of workplace standard
2.7 Identify components of workplace standard
2.8 Choose appropriate workplace standard for
training module / subject area
2.9 State learning outcomes relevant to subject
matter
2.10 State criteria of learning outcomes

Learning Experience : 3. Determine training content

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
3.1 Training content
3.2 Training topics
3.3 Sequencing methods
3.4 Duration for training programme
3.5 Importance of training topics
: Ability to:
3.6 Identify relevant training topics in training
content
3.7 Prioritise training topics.
3.8 Arrange training topics in sequence
3.9 Plan the total duration for training
programme
3.10 Plan duration based on importance of
training topics

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Learning Experience : 4. Determine training method
Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
4.1 Types of training activities
4.2 Training content
4.3 Criteria for selection of training activities
(participants level of knowledge, training
location, training time, available resources)
4.4 Methods of preparing training activities
4.5 Guidelines / instructions for training activities
: Ability to:
4.6 Define appropriate types of training activities
based on training content
4.7 Apply criteria for selection of training
activities
4.8 Plan selected training activities
4.9 Define guidelines / instructions for training
activities

Learning Experience : 5. Develop training resources

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
5.1 Types of training resources
5.2 Source of information on available training
resources
5.3 Training resources suitable for specific
training activities
5.4 Criteria for selecting training resources
5.5 Methods of preparing training resources
5.6 Sources of ready-to-use training resources
Ability to:
5.7 Define the suitable types of training
resources
5.8 Obtain information on available training
resources
5.9 List training resources suitable for specific
training activities
5.10 Choose training resources based on
selection criteria
5.11 Produce training resources
5.12 Obtain ready-to-use training resources

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Learning Experience : 6. Review training design
Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
6.1 Gather feedback from types of questions
6.2 Gather feedback from client group
comments
6.3 Review the training content and training
sequence
6.4 Modify the training content and learning
outcomes
: Ability to:
6.5 Ask appropriate questions for feedback
6.6 Summarise client group comments
6.7 Check training content against learning
outcomes
6.8 Check training sequence based on
feedback gathered
6.9 Identify changes to be made in training
content
6.10 Adjust training content to learning outcomes

Delivery : Lectures, group work, discussion, panel

discussion, examining of case studies
Assessment : Self and real assessment, questionnaires

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 MODULE STRUCTURE

Module Title : Conduct Competency Based Training

Programme
Duration : 1 days (12 hours)
Module Code : CT 4
Module Purpose : To enhance the quality in conducting and delivery of
training by trainers.
Terminal Performance Objective : At the end of the training, trainer will be able to:
a) Prepare session plan
b) Apply presentation skill
c) Promoting learning
d) Facilitate training activities
e) Provide learning support
f) Coordinate training arrangements

Learning Experience : 1. Prepare session plan

Enabling Objectives
: Knowledge of:
1.1 to determine scope of session plan, learning
outcomes, training content and schedule
suitable time required
1.2 Relevant activities decided
1.3 Suitable training resources for activities
: Ability to:
1.4 Define learning outcomes and list the training
contents
1.5 Identify training participants and training
duration
1.6 Identify suitable time required for each training
topic.
1.7 Record time required in session plan format
1.8 Identify relevant training activities for each topic
and time required for training activities
1.9 Record description of how training activities will
be conducted
1.10 Identify and record suitable training resources
in session plan format

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Learning Experience : 2. Apply presentation skill
Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
2.1 Target participants level of knowledge,
2.2 Session Opening and appropriate dress code
2.3 Handling questions
2.4 Summary of training content
2.5 Session closer
: Ability to:
2.6 Pace of training according to time allocation in
session plan
2.7 Use presentation skills (Eye-contact, voice
modulation, posture, gestures, position,
language, etc)
2.8 Use appropriate presentation techniques,
questioning techniques to review participants
understanding
2.9 Respond to participants questions.
2.10 Use session closer to emphasise learning
outcomes

Learning Experience : 3. Facilitate training activities

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
3.1 Group dynamics
3.2 Guidelines for training activities
3.3 Training activities and time allocation
3.4 Problems affecting individual/ group activities
3.5 Learning outcomes and debriefing process
Ability to:
3.6 Form groups to suit types of training activities
3.7 Assign activities to individuals/group
3.8 Explain training activities guidelines
3.9 Explain time allocated for training activities
3.10 Assist individuals/ group to complete activities
within allocated time
3.11 Address problems affecting individuals/ group
activities
3.12 Relate training activities to learning outcomes
and apply debriefing process

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Learning Experience : 4. Provide learning support
Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
4.1 Training venue, types of room set-up and
elements of conducive learning atmosphere
4.2 Methods of monitoring participants learning
4.3 Questioning techniques and handling learning
barriers
4.4 Ways of overcoming learning barriers
4.5 Participants motivation factors and motivation
techniques
: Ability to:
4.6 Decide on suitable room setting and use
combination of elements to create conducive
learning atmosphere
4.7 Use various methods to monitor participants
learning
4.8 Ask questions at appropriate level (Blooms
taxonomy)
4.9 Handle different types of learning barriers and
apply ways of overcoming learning barriers
4.10 Identify participants motivating factors and use
appropriate motivation techniques

Learning Experience : 5. Coordinate training arrangements

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of:
5.1 Participants travelling plan and participants
logistic needs
5.2 Training resources (audio visual, visuals &
props, etc)
: Ability to:
5.3 Find out participants travelling plan to decide
their logistic needs
5.4 Confirm participants logistic needs
5.5 Arrange training room to accommodate group
size
5.6 Determine appropriate room set up
arrangements
5.7 Confirm training materials based on type of
training
5.8 Verify training resources required using
checklist
5.9 Provide instruction to complete training
evaluation form
Delivery : Lectures, group discussion, panel discussion,
examining of case studies
Assessment : Self and real assessment, questionnaires

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Module Title
Duration
Module Code
Module Purpose
Terminal Performance Objective
Learning Experience
Enabling Objectives
Learning Experience
Enabling Objectives
: Assess participants competence
: 1/2 day (4 hours)
: CT 5
: This module defines the important of identifying and
applying assessment method appropriately
: At the end of the training, the trainers will be able to:
a) Plan participants assessment
b) Prepare knowledge assessment tools
c) Prepare skills assessment checklist
d) Conduct knowledge assessment
e) Prepare assessment report
: 1. Plan participants assessment
: Knowledge of:
1.1 The roles of assessor
1.2 Principle and types of assessment
1.3 Competency based assessment criteria
1.4 Types of evidence, knowledge and skills
assessment methods
Ability to:
1.5 Define the roles of assessor
1.6 Identify principles of assessment and type of
suitable assessment
1.7 Identify assessment criteria based on
competency standards
1.8 List evidence to support assessment criteria
1.9 Identify suitable knowledge and skills
assessment methods
1.10 Decide appropriate assessment method for
the participants
1.11 Estimate and arrange time allocation for
assessment
1.12 Identify and select suitable assessment venue
: 2. Prepare Knowledge assessment tools
: Knowledge of
2.1 Assessment and types of oral questions
2.2 Purpose of questions
2.3 Types of written questions
2.4 Written questions format
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 : Ability to
2.5 Classify and check all knowledge assessment
criteria
2.6 Identify and write types of oral questions
2.7 Identify and write types of written questions

Learning Experience : 3. Prepare skills assessment checklist

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of

3.1 Performance assessment criteria and
checklist
3.2 Pilot test of performance checklist

: Ability
3.3 List performance assessment criteria and
write performance checklist
3.4 Carry out pilot test of performance checklist

Learning Experience : 4. Conduct knowledge and skills

assessment

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of

4.1 Purpose of assessment and evidence to be
collected
4.2 Grading scheme, assessment venue and
schedule
4.3 Knowledge and usage of assessment tools
4.4 Areas of improvement and assessment
result

: Ability to
4.5 Explain purpose of assessment and clarify
evidence to be collected
4.6 Explain grading scheme, inform parties
involved in assessment of assessment
venue and schedule
4.7 Check adequacy of knowledge assessment
tools
4.8 Give instruction on knowledge assessment
tools
4.9 Confirm participants knowledge assessment
result
4.10 Check participants areas of improvement
4.11 Explain assessment result objectively and
suggest areas of improvement to participants

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Learning Experience : 5. Prepare assessment report

Enabling Objectives : Knowledge of

5.1 Assessment result and report format
5.2 Overall assessment result and report format

: Ability to
5.3 Arrange assessment result into assessment
report format
5.4 Check and confirm overall assessment result
5.5 Transfer assessment result into report format
5.6 Provide recommendations

Delivery : Lectures, group work, discussion, practical session,

examining of case studies

Assessment : Case studies, assessment methods, oral and written

questions, self and real assessment

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