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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan a synthetic learning activity
   • Learning strategy and/or learning program is accessed, read and interpreted to determine learning outcomes or objectives to be met and relevant delivery requirements
2. Potential risks, including those associated with human factor aspects of synthetic training devices, are identified
3. Limitations of synthetic training device are identified
4. Delivery plan is developed to plan, manage and sequence synthetic training activities and events to ensure logical progression of learning content, trainee safety and continuity of trainee progress
5. Technical and human factor requirements for synthetic environment, including safety and emergency procedures, are confirmed
6. Prepare trainee for synthetic training activities
   • Availability of suitable resources is confirmed
7. Mental and physical preparedness of trainee to undertake training in synthetic environment is confirmed
8. Introduction to synthetic environment is provided, including training objectives and relevant workplace procedures
9. Instructional relationships are established between trainer/facilitator and trainees using appropriate communication tools and skills
10. Trainee is briefed on how synthetic training activity will be conducted to meet training objectives
11. Risk management issues applicable to synthetic training activity are discussed with trainee and trainee responsibility for managing relevant risks is confirmed
12. Trainee ability to comprehend and/or recall training objectives, knowledge, handling techniques and planned synthetic training activity/scenario is confirmed
13. Guide and facilitate learning in a synthetic environment
    • Liaison with relevant personnel is conducted to determine simulation activity requirements
14. Learning is facilitated in accordance with delivery plan using relevant synthetic devices and facilitation skills
15. Good practice in facilitating learning in a synthetic environment is applied to ensure an effective and safe transfer of learning to the real world
16. Technical issues are addressed as required using relevant technical support mechanisms and/or personnel
17. Opportunities for authentic learning, practice and formative assessment are built into the learning experience
18. Pre-loaded automatic demonstrations are employed as required
19. Abnormal/unusual conditions are monitored and addressed
20. Variations to activity conditions are implemented as required
21. Handover/takeover procedures for control of synthetic device are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Monitor learning in a synthetic environment
    • Trainee progress is monitored and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
23. Trainee cognitive load is assessed, monitored and managed
24. Support and guidance are provided within synthetic environment as appropriate
25. Trainee is encouraged to develop self-assessment skills
26. Trainee interaction with others and participation in synthetic training activities is continuously monitored, and interventions are made as required
27. Opportunities are provided for trainees to reflect on their learning progress
28. Conduct post-training activities
    • Significant details of trainee performance are clearly and accurately debriefed
29. Playback devices are employed during debriefing to illustrate key learning points as required
30. Trainee is briefed on details of next training event as required
31. Trainee records are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
32. Relevant stakeholders are kept informed about trainee progress
33. Synthetic device faults are recorded and/or rectified in accordance with workplace procedures
34. Support and guidance are provided post-synthetic environment activities as required
35. Review synthetic environment facilitation processes
    • Synthetic training session outcomes are evaluated against desired session outcomes
36. Review is undertaken post-completion of learning program, course or qualification
37. Time is taken to reflect on own performance as a trainer or facilitator, and ways to improve performance are explored
38. Recommendations for improvements in facilitating training and appropriateness of synthetic systems, tools and resources are identified and documented, and discussed with relevant personnel for future action

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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