Develop and provide training for scientific or technical activities in the workplace
Overview
This standard covers the competence you will need to
develop and provide training for scientific or technical
activities in the workplace in accordance with approved
procedures and practices.
You will be required to demonstrate that you can plan and
deliver training for individuals in scientific or technical
activities. This will include monitoring and refining training
activities to improve the trainee's attainment in accordance
with workplace procedures.
The activity is likely to be undertaken by someone in a
science related work setting, including individuals working
in hospitals, scientific laboratories, schools and universities.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
P1 ensure that your work is carried out in accordance with
workplace procedures
P2 use safe practices and the appropriate personal
protection equipment (PPE) where scientific or technical
activities are performed
P3 identify and agree the business and scientific or
technical requirements of your role in the workplace
P4 establish processes that deliver scientific or technical
outcomes based on organisational goals and aims
P5 discuss the training and instruction activities needed
with the relevant person or persons
P6 analyse the training needs of the individuals to be
trained
P7 assess and manage risks associated with the training
and instruction to be delivered
P8 develop plans for the delivery of the training and
instruction activities
P9 select and prepare training and instruction resources to
deliver these activities
P10 deliver training for individuals in the scientific or
technical activities required
P11 evaluate and review trainee progress during the
training process
P12 monitor and refine training activities to improve the
trainee's attainment of required scientific or technical skills
P13 present the results of the work done to the appropriate
people, in accordance with departmental and organisational
procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
K1 the health and safety requirements of the area in which
you are carrying out the scientific or technical activities
K2 the implications of not taking account of legislation,
regulations, standards and guidelines when conducting
scientific or technical activities
K3 the scientific or technical techniques and processes you
must use correctly in the workplace
K4 the importance of wearing protective clothing, gloves
and eye protection for scientific or technical activities
K5 the importance of correct identification, and any unique
workplace coding system
K6 the organisational requirements for maintaining the
security of the workplace and keeping confidential
documents
K7 the workplace business aims and goals and the
planning process
K8 the workplace organisational structure, its values and
culture
K9 how your scientific or technical activities add value
through delivering workplace products, services and
processes
K10 the lines of communication and responsibilities in your
department, and the links with the rest of the organisation
K11 the limits of your own authority and to whom you
should report if you have problems that you cannot resolve
K12 how to identify and assess the scientific or technical
requirements of your work roles
K13 the different ways in which you are set your agreed
personal work objectives
K14 the different perspectives and approaches that are
important when exercising autonomy or judgement about
scientific or technical activities used
K15 the types of investigation initiated and used to review
the effectiveness or appropriateness of methods, action
and results of your scientific or technical work
K16 how to assess the scientific or technical skills of new
trainees
K17 how to conduct a training needs analysis
K18 the checks to be made to ensure trainees can learn
safely and apply job skills in the workplace
K19 how to develop and deliver a training plan for trainees
K20 how to give trainees on-the-job instruction and
supervising their work
K21 how to assess the trainee's progress in acquiring and
applying job skills and skills in working with others
K22 how to gather trainee feedback on their progress and
achievements
K23 the methods used for giving the trainee feedback on
their progress and achievements
K24 the procedures for keeping training records
K25 the procedures for reporting trainees' progress and
updating performance and development records
K26 how to identify and prioritise learning needs based
upon gaps between scientific or technical knowledge and
skills and the requirements of the job
K27 work with colleagues and make use of unplanned
opportunities
K28 how to ensure resources are available for training and
timescales are realistic
K29 how to ensure you show fairness, integrity and
consistency in your decision making
K30 what is meant by SMART (specific, measurable,
achievable, realistic and time-bound) learning objectives
K31 how to evaluate effectiveness of training completed
and feedback to the relevant people
K32 the organisational requirements for maintaining the
security and confidentiality of any training records kept
K33 the document control and reporting procedures that
should be used
K34 the reasons why effective communication is important,
and the methods for communicating effectively
Scope/range
- discuss training activities with the:
1.1 trainee plus one of the following:
1.2 supervisor
1.3 team leader
1.4 technical expert
1.5 training coordinator
1.6 manager
1.7 head of department
1.8 training provider
1.9 head teacher - carry out training for two of the following people:
2.1 trainee technician
2.2 newly qualified person
2.3 trainer
2.4 technician
2.5 teacher - develop training activities by all of the following:
3.1 plan training opportunities, learning objectives and
3.2 motivating, supporting and stimulating learner
timescales interest
3.3 communicating and providing learner feedback
3.4 promoting best practice
3.5 dealing with any obstacles or issues that arise
3.6 evaluate outcomes and update development plans - select and prepare four of the following training
requirements:
4.1 induction
4.2 appraisal or CPD review
4.3 off site activity
4.4 risk assessment
4.5 resources/worksheets
4.6 organisation policy change
4.7 curriculum/course modification
4.8 problem solving task
4.9 department directives
4.10 equipment
4.11 scientific or technical technique - record and communicate details of the work done, to the
appropriate people, using:
5.1 verbal report plus one method from the following 2
written or typed report
5.3 computer-based record
5.4 specific workplace documentation
5.5 electronic mail