Training and HRD

TRAINING & HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 3(1+2)

Lesson 10:Facilitation skills in training

Factors to be considered in performing these activities

The trainer has to consider four basic factors namely:

• Subject matter expertise
• Andragogical knowledge and skills
• Communication skills
• Personal traits and qualities
  

Subject matter expertise

• An instructor/trainer needs to possess the technical knowledge of the subject which is referred to as Job Knowledge.
• Apart from this the trainer needs to possess a broad knowledge of the organization, the general rules, regulations and policies. Job skills which include the ability to operate various equipments and tools where relevant, should also be present in a trainer.
• The ability to select between variety of instructional methods, skills to guide trainees and counsel them - all form a part of this skill.
  

Andragogical knowledge and Skills
This includes some formal qualification coupled with an understanding of the principles of adult learning and motivation.

Communication Skills

• A good communicator (both in oral and written) is an asset to any trainer.
• Questioning, explaining, listening, illustrating and preparing training material demand very high communication skills.