Considering Competencies
C1.
Differences and Similarities
Before looking at competencies of specific WEP roles,
participants considered some of the KSAs identified by the America Society for
Training and Development for Trainers. The underlying aim was to find
differences between Trainers and Workplace Education Practitioners.
| Competencies |
Select KSAs to reflect competent WEP in
this role |
Competencies for consideration (Taken from
Trainer profile) |
| SKILLS |
|
Presentation, negotiation,
interpersonal communication, marketing, networking, computer competencies (word
processing, spreadsheets, internet applications), analyzing, organizational and
time management, problem-solving, group dynamics, facilitation, program
development, observation, feedback and coaching, |
| KNOWLEDGE |
|
Business (e.g., expectations, conventions,
trends), government, field of literacy, decision-making, adult learning
principles, training cycle, learning styles, program planning, workplace
culture and politics, labour culture, assessment and evaluation techniques,
best practices, RAL, PLA, negotiation strategies, plain language principles,
research methodologies, workplace legislation, current affairs, diversity and
equity issues, organizational development/organizational behaviour, H.R.
function, program evaluation |
| ABILITIES |
|
Work independently, manage
stress, write clearly and concisely, data analysis, research, patience,
flexibility, tolerance, motivate learners, use variety of instructional
methods, discerning, empathetic, openness to new experiences, collaboration,
having a sense of humour, seeing the big picture (visionary
thinking)…. |
| OTHER (physical, work
environment) |
|
Stamina, stress resilience,
"thick-skinned" |
|