Explaining our Course Delivery Methods

Allens Training Pty Ltd is pleased to provide our clients a range of delivery methods designed to offer flexibility, while meeting the needs of the different learners we work with. Each delivery method has elements that will appeal to different student groups. Importantly, it is not a one size fits all approach and it is important that you consider what approach would be best for you or your group.

Our team members work with our clients to identify the best delivery method for the client’s needs. See below for a summary of the key characteristics of the delivery methods available.

Blended Training

For this delivery method, students complete some online learning before attending a face to face training and assessment session.

No formal assessment is conducted online, however, there is a short online quiz which is intended to assist with knowledge prior to attending the face to face training and assessment session. All topics are covered in the face to face session, along with all assessment elements (practical and theory).

This delivery method is the most popular as it suits all learner types and strikes a balance between course duration and classroom-based learning.

This blended training option is available when booking into one of Allens Training Pty Ltd public courses.

Online Training with Face to Face Assessment

This delivery method is ideally suited to students who have previously undertaken the same course, or a very similar course (i.e. returning students), and who are confident in computer use and learning online.

The online knowledge and theory assessment is delivered through our unique online learning system (Training Desk). It is essential that course participants have access to the required resources, which include a reliable computer with reliable internet access, as the learning part of the course and the theory component of the assessment is undertaken online prior to the face to face practical assessment session.

For some courses, some assessments require students to video themselves completing certain assessment elements. For these courses, students will need a either a smart phone, or camera attached to a computer or tablet, to be able to complete these video assessments. To find out more students are encouraged to read all of the course information provided on the course page of the website.

During the face to face practical assessment students are assessed in the required skills of the course. There is a small amount of time allocated to clarify information, however, overall students should arrive prepared to perform the skills. If during this session the student is unable to successfully perform some of the tasks, they will be provided the opportunity to be re-assessed at another time. Students who need to be re-assessed will be given clear feedback from the trainer on what tasks need to be re-assessed.

This online training and face to face assessment option is available when booking into one of Allens Training Pty Ltd public courses.

Face to Face Training

This delivery method involves all elements of the training and assessment being delivered in the face to face setting.

This is the longest duration of training and offers students the maximum opportunity to interact with the trainer delivering the information.

Refresher Training

To qualify for this delivery method, students need to have previously attained a certificate in the course being delivered, which is still current, or less than 3 months after renewal date.

This delivery method involves the same face to face component as the blended training described above, however, due to existing skills and knowledge, it does not require the students to complete the pre-course work. Refresher training can be combined with blended training, so those who do not have the existing qualifications and those suitable for refresher training can attend the same face to face session.

Online Training

Some of our courses are offered 100% online.

For example, a course such as CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk

For most of our fully online courses, there are video assessments to complete. Students must have a smart phone, or camera attached to a computer or tablet, to video themselves completing the practical assessment requirements, along with reliable internet access. There may be other other resources the student is required to have.

To ensure students know the specific requirements for their course, it is essential to read and understand the information found on the relevant course page of our website.

Which course is for you?

Factors to consider when selecting the best delivery mode for your course…

It is important to recognise that certain delivery methods will not suit certain students. For example, the Online Training delivery method will not suit those who need assistance and face to face interaction with learning or who do not have the relevant computer skills.

Some factors to consider when completing online learning include:

• Does the student have adequate numeracy and literacy skills?

• Does the student have adequate digital literacy skills?

• Does the student have any learning disabilities?

• Has the student completed a similar type of course before (i.e. this is not your first time completing a First Aid course)?

• As most of the learning is completing online, does the student have access to a suitable computer, compatible operating system, specific software, and adequate internet access?

• Has the Student completed online learning before?

Consider your responses to these questions. Students may be better suited to completing the blended or face to face courses, where our trainer can spend more time in a face to face to environment.

If you would like to discuss your options with one of our team members, please call 1300 559 064.