TAADEL403A Facilitate individual learning

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Unit Descriptor

This unit specifies the competency required to facilitate individual learning through a one-on-one relationship between a learner and facilitator.

Competency Field Delivery and Facilitation

Learning facilitation relationships may take a number of forms including structured/semi-structured activities and formal/informal agreements. They may be independent of or part of a broad learning and delivery strategy. Identifying which learners and learning contexts may benefit from individual learning facilitation forms part of this competency.

Establishing an appropriate mutual relationship is critical, and the communication and interpersonal skills of the trainer/facilitator are paramount in creating the necessary preconditions for individual learning facilitation to be effective.

Two major techniques to facilitate individual learning are derived from mentoring and coaching methodologies. Other similar instructional techniques may also be appropriate, such as tutoring. The trainer/facilitator may use these techniques with one learner or with individual learners in a small group context.

Individual learning/facilitation relationships may be used to help an individual or individuals meet personal or job goals, learn new skills/knowledge or develop new learning/work behaviours. The role of the trainer/facilitator using these techniques is to advise, guide, support and respond to the needs of the individual learner. The delivery mode may be face-to-face, online, via telecommunication or using a combination of media.

Application of the Unit

The competency specified in this unit is typically required by trainers/facilitators, supervisors, managers, leaders, practitioners, teachers, assessors and consultants.

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