Managing effective simulations for rail operations

Course summary	The need to measure staff performance for infrequent, high risk and emergency situations is an important and significant skill for trainers, coaches and assessors. Whether you are working with high-tech simulator equipment, table-top models or making use of readily available resources, this programme provides the structure, processes and interpersonal techniques required to effectively develop staff performance as well as accurately measure competent performance. Participants will quickly learn how to develop and run simulation exercises that will enthuse and actively engage staff in learning or refreshing their skills in rules and safety procedures and effectively assess staff performance against occupational standards. This programme focuses on using our Simkit TM tabletop rail simulation resource as an effective tool for developing and maintaining competence for safety critical rail operations. You can find out more about this training and our Simkit TM resource by viewing our video clips.
Target group:	Rail industry trainers (practical or classroom), workplace coaches, assessors, simulator managers and operators.
Locations & dates:	Various - please contact us	Duration:	Two-day training event.
Qualification awarded:	RPD competence award. Optional BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award for Planning and managing controlled simulation exercises (a charge is made by BTEC for this qualification)
Prior knowledge/ learning required	Experience of training and or assessment and how simulation fits into that development or competence framework.
Course content	This main areas covered by this programme are: Focus and mindset of those who manage simulation exercises Identifying where simulation is appropriate or essential Relative value of assessment evidence and the quality of simulation evidence Planning and design of simulation exercises Preparing cost effective supporting materials Running effective simulations for training, coaching assessment and briefing situations using our Simkit TM resource Using a controlled learning cycle for debriefing Providing effective non judgmental feedback aimed at continuous improvement Judging simulation evidence against competence requirements
Learning methods used:	The workshop-style event is highly practical and interactive. We would welcome enquiries from non-rail organisations so that similar resources can be developed.
Prices:	2-day training programme and certification: £495 per delegate (£605 per delegate with BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award) 2-day training programme, certification and SimkitTM resource for each delegate: £675 per delegate (£785 per delegate with BTEC Level 3 Advanced Award)