Elements and Performance Criteria
- Establish effective work environment for learning
- Develop a work-based learning pathway
- Establish the learning-facilitation relationship
- Identify context for learning and individual's learning style
- Select appropriate technique or process to facilitate learning and explain the basis of the technique to learner
- Develop, document and discuss individualised learning plan with learner
- Access, read and interpret documentation outlining the OHS responsibilities of the various parties in the learning environment
- Monitor supervisory arrangements appropriate to learner's levels of knowledge, skill and experience to provide support and encouragement and ensure learner's health and safety
- Implement work-based learning pathway
- Sequence introduction of workplace tasks, activities and processes to reflect the agreed work-based learning pathway
- Explain objectives of work-based learning and the processes involved to learner
- Encourage learner to take responsibility for learning and to self-reflect
- Develop techniques that facilitate learner's transfer of skills and knowledge
- Maintain and develop the learning/facilitation relationship
- Prepare for each session
- Structure learning activities to support and reinforce new learning, build on strengths, and identify areas for further development
- Observe learner cues and change approaches where necessary to maintain momentum
- Practise ethical behaviour at all times
- Monitor effectiveness of the learning/facilitation relationship through regular meetings between the parties
- Close and evaluate the learning/facilitation relationship
- Carry out the closure smoothly, using appropriate interpersonal and communication skills
- Seek feedback from learner on the outcomes achieved and value of the relationship
- Evaluate and document process, including impact, self evaluation and reflection, and file according to legal and organisational requirements
- Monitor and review the effectiveness of the work-based learning pathway