The document outlines the process for qualifying and calibrating trainers. It discusses determining trainer competency levels, qualification steps which include co-training with a lead trainer and evaluations, ongoing evaluation of trainers through student feedback and observations, and documenting the entire qualification process.

1. 5. Trainer Qualification and Calibration Provide for Training Define Training Needs Provide for Training Monitor Design and Plan Training Evaluate Training Outcomes

2. Establishing Trainer Competency Determine if you will have multiple levels of trainers (e.g. Lead trainer, Co-trainer, Content expert) Define competency requirement at each level Trainer knowledge Trainer skills Auditing skills Course-specific skills Trainer Qualification and Calibration www.isealalliance.org

3. Trainer Qualification Steps TIP : Document Each Step Select trainer who meets defined requirements Provide trainer with course materials and tutor notes Provide trainer with lead trainer’s feedback and suggested improvements Have trainer co-train course(s) with lead trainer Have trainer observe course conducted by lead trainer Provide trainer with lead trainer’s feedback and suggested improvements If deemed competent, authorized to conduct the course as a fully qualified trainer If trainer deemed competent, conducts the course solo, under the observation of lead trainer. If not, provide further training if both parties wish to continue candidacy. www.isealalliance.org

4. Continuing Evaluation of Trainers Collect feedback from students (quantitative measurements and qualitative comments) Evaluate student test scores Observe periodically and provide written evaluation Provide and document yearly performance review Provide ongoing training to educate trainer on new content issues Provide structured channels for trainers to calibrate on curriculum and exchange ideas for effective delivery Trainer Qualification and Calibration www.isealalliance.org

5. Documenting the Process Recruitment - advertisement and statement of qualifications Trainer application and resume Description of qualification process, to be provided to applicant Lead trainer evaluation for co-training(s) Lead trainer evaluation for solo Letter of authorization and contract once qualified Trainer Qualification and Calibration www.isealalliance.org