Training Designs
SKILL-BASED Progression
Skill-Based Training Designs & Learning Progressions
The PACE Study is a process that shows "what is." The
Skill-Based Progression (SBP) is the product of what "will or should
be." The Skill-Based Progression is a blueprint of standards describing
basic, intermediate and advanced/mastery levels of competencies that employees
must have to perform at defined levels of ability, called Skill Blocks. It is
based on current need, future need, technology changes or new work redesign
efforts (i.e., incumbent training, multi-skill/pay-for-skill programs,
self-directed work teams, worker certifications, etc.). It sets forth a
"best practice" sequence of training and educational activities within
each Skill Block, and illustrates the method through which those skills will be
demonstrated, tested and assessed.
 Once a PACE Study is completed,
the Skill-Based Progression is determined by a panel of your expert workers and
supervisors meeting in a one-day meeting. It is designed to reflect core work
expectations for each technical Skill Block.
Working Solutions uses a competency-based training approach to
career development. As compared with an "educational" approach to
learning, competency-based training focuses on the learner's ability to use
skills and knowledge to perform key work activities with the proficiency
required for success on the job.
This approach assists in determining:
- What do apprentices or workers have to do or know in order to be
successful at each Skill Block level of the learning progression?
- What evidence will be accepted that a candidate has demonstrated requisite
skills and knowledge to meet the standards at each level?
- What kinds of learning opportunities provide the skills, knowledge and
know-how at each level?
- How to build internal capability and initiate quality control measures to
sustain, grow and update ongoing training and assessment efforts?
STAGES OF THE SBP WORKSHOP
- Validation of the PACE Study (Job-Task & Skill Analyses)
- Identify "core" work activities and place those critical tasks
into the applicable Skill Block representing a specific level of ability.
- Order Work Activities within each Skill Block to depict a logical,
"best practice" sequence (or progression) of learning.
- Develop a Table of Assessment Specifications.
- Identify those assessments within each Skill Block progression.
SBP WORKSHOP COSTS & EXPENSES
Costs: $1,200 per day plus travel expenses (Pace Study required)
All travel related expenses are billed as actuals without markup. Host site
is responsible for selection of panel members, meeting room, A/V equipment and
refreshments/food. Working Solutions will provide all workshop materials,
handouts, data analysis and document publishing.
The SBP is conducted at your facility with your job experts. All information
generated from the study is confidential and will not be shared with another
company or organization. PMA members get discounted rates.
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Keep pace with emerging technology, changing workforce designs and employee
selection & training needs—PACE is your first step!
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