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About this course
On this MCA and DoLs Train the Trainer course, learners will understand what Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberties (DoLs) are, the relationship between the two of them and how both apply to an individual and their work. No teaching experience is required as this Train the Trainer course will equip learners with an understanding of a range of delivery and teaching methods, in order for them to become qualified trainers and deliver a comprehensive and engaging MCA and DoLs Awareness course to others.
This Train the Trainer course is available via a dedicated webinar, presented by an accredited instructor, or via blended learning (half online, half face-to-face). Upon successful completion of this course, learners will receive a downloadable and printable Mental Capacity Act and Deprivation of Liberties Train the Trainer certificate.
What is the Train the Trainer Model?
The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.
Some of the skills that trainers develop through the Train the Trainer Model include:
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of trainers
- Creating a safe and supportive learning environment
- Facilitating learning and development in individuals and groups
- Applying assessment and evaluation when training
- Identifying different learning styles and adapting training to suit them
- Using effective communication and questioning techniques
- Providing constructive feedback and reinforcement to learners
- Encouraging reflection and self-evaluation in learners
- Developing learning materials and resources
- Managing group dynamics and challenging situations during training.
The Train the Trainer model is a programme that aims to develop the skills and knowledge of individuals who will be responsible for training others in a specific field or industry. Through this model, trainers receive training, coaching, and mentoring to improve their training skills, techniques, and strategies.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course learners should know and understand the following:
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Defining the Mental Capacity Act (MCA): Understand and describe what the Mental Capacity Act is, its key principles, MCA development and MCA limitations.
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Defining the Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards (DOLS): Understand and describe what Deprivation of Liberties Safeguards and DoLs code of practice is.
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How this applies to you and your work: Understand how MCA and DoLs applies to you and your work.
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The relationship: The relationship between MCA and DoLs.
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Relevant legislation: Learn the relevant legislation and legal responsibilities.
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Teaching methods: Deliver sessions with different teaching methods to suit the classroom.
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Learning styles: Understand different learning styles and when is the best time to use them.
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Retain information: Develop a knowledge of how people retain information.
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Feedback & Evaluation: How to evaluate progress, give and receive feedback to learners.
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Ice-breakers: Learn different ways to ‘break the ice’ with the whole classroom.
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Presentation skills: Confidently present training sessions to others.
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Dos and don’ts: The dos and don’ts of being a trainer.
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