The In-Company trainer: a study applied to the construction sector in Navarra

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The In-Company trainer: a study applied to the construction sector in

Navarra



The In-Company trainer: a study applied to the construction sector in Navarra

Background

Lack of skilled manpower in the construction sector

Application for initial training -Profesional Training-Approach entity-company training -The in-company tutor

European Experiences -Training programs in business (Cantau Liceu) -Dual system (Germany and Austria) -Linked training (France, United Kingdom)



Theoretical framework

Informational materials published by Chambers of Commerce and Ministry of Education, Culture and Sport (2002)

General and specifis functions

Gaps training: no intervention

Pecualirity of the figure of the in-company-trainer in the construction sector

Indicators from a conceptual ideal profile (model discrepancy) -Tutor Program Works Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs




Methodology: description of the study

Twofold: Theoretical (will take an important step in analyzing the functional profile of the in-company trainer as mentor)

Practical (assumes a contribution of methodology, through assessment tools in-company trainer functional profile of enterprise and associated training needs)

-Allows approach the entity-company training -Presence of two agents

1-Tutor training company as agent 2-Responsible for corporate training as a reference for functional analysis of the previous




RESEARCH PROBLEM AND OBJETIVES

Is there a clear professional profile of the in-company trainer of Building and Civil Works well as training programs tailored to their needs as

such?

Research objectives

1-Analyzed from the functional standpoint and a professional profile business figure of the trainer2-Established through an assessment process which are the training needs of corporate guardian in reference to teaching skills, individual and group dynamics, professional orientation, teaching procedures and assessment Systems

Is there a clear professional profile of the in-company trainer of Building and Civil Works well as training programs tailored to their needs as

such?

Research objectives

1-Analyzed from the functional standpoint and a professional profile business figure of the trainer2-Established through an assessment process which are the training needs of corporate guardian in reference to teaching skills, individual and group dynamics, professional orientation, teaching procedures and assessment Systems




WORKING HYPOTHESIS

1. Construction companies of Navarra have a misunderstanding of the figure of the trainer as mentor on a framework of modules FCT (Training at Work) included in the curricula of Specific Vocational qualifications of the professional family "Building and Civil Works "

2. Training programs for company module Specific Vocational FCT, expected to be reduced to information activities

3. Company Mentors FCT modules Specific Vocational Training for Building and Civil Works, present needs training to an adequate performance of their role as such




Interview Questionnaire for Construction Companies of the In-Company Trainer (QCCI)

Combined Instrument 10 questions of varying format Self-administered Audience: responsible for training of construction company

METHODOLOGY: MEASURING INSTRUMENTS





Screening questionnaire Training Needs (QTN)

-Questionnaire Likert response (Scale 1 to 5 in ascending order )-Comparing real and ideal profile profile in different aspects:

1 - Teaching Skills (verbal and nonverbal) 2 - individual and group dynamics 3 - Conflict Management 4 - Attention to diversity 5 - Education of working procedures 6 - Vocational Guidance 7 - Assessment of Vocational

-Three distinct parts: 1)Description of the instrument and instructions for response 2)34 items in Likert format 3)Open Response (suggestions and / or comments for

improvement) - Audience: in-company trainers





Screening questionnaire Training Needs (QTN): an example

HABILIDADES DIDÁCTICAS (COMUNICACIÓN) PERFIL REAL PERFIL IDEAL COMUNICACIÓN VERBAL 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 4. Reconocimiento de la información importante y de la accesoria

5. Acentuación de los momentos clave en las explicaciones prácticas

6. Diálogo con los alumnos para favorecer el feed-back informativo




METHODOLOGY: POPULATION AND SAMPLE

1) In-company trainers of allied professionals families (lack of direct informants) 2) Occupational Trainers 3) Responsible for training of construction company

Specifically, the sample is composed of (see graph):5 trainers : three of these occupational field trainers (60% of the sample) and two business mentors (40%) of related professional families of Building and Civil Works (Wood and furniture and maintenance and production services) 8 Responsible for training of construction company

1) In-company trainers of allied professionals families (lack of direct informants) 2) Occupational Trainers 3) Responsible for training of construction company

Specifically, the sample is composed of (see graph):5 trainers : three of these occupational field trainers (60% of the sample) and two business mentors (40%) of related professional families of Building and Civil Works (Wood and furniture and maintenance and production services) 8 Responsible for training of construction company

The In-Company trainer as a tutor. A study applied to the construction sector in Navarra



THE TRAINING AND ROLES OF IN-COMPANY TRAINERS IN SPAIN: THE TRAINING AND ROLES OF IN-COMPANY TRAINERS IN SPAIN: BASIC CONSIDERATIONSBASIC CONSIDERATIONS

METHODOLOGY: DATA COLLECTION

-Occupational Trainers: direct, personal contact. Application form questionnaire group

-In-company trainers related families: contact reference schools. Personal interview

-Responsible for training of construction companies: a database through the Construction Education Foundation Navarra. Questionnaire sent by email



THE TRAINING AND ROLES OF IN-COMPANY TRAINERS IN SPAIN: THE TRAINING AND ROLES OF IN-COMPANY TRAINERS IN SPAIN: BASIC CONSIDERATIONSBASIC CONSIDERATIONS

Discrepancy between actual and ideal profile regarding the issues raised as theoretical indicators

Conflict management and group dynamics management are aspects of particular concern Exception: contents relating to vocational guidance

RESULTS: IN-COMPANY TRAINERS



RESULTS IN-COMPANY TRAINERS: AN EXAMPLE

0

0,5

1

1,5

2

2,5

3

3,5

4

4,5

5

PROCEDIMIENTOS Y TAREAS

LENGUAJE EJEMPLOS INFORMACIÓN MOMENTOS CLAVE FEEDBACK PARTICIPACIÓN

HABILIDADES DIDÁCTICAS VERBALES

perfil real

perfil ideal




50% of those polled said ignore the figure of the in-company trainer as tutor

75% of companies surveyed have made no practical programs

The 25% who have some experience, point to work as chief in-company tutor

50% of companies surveyed say the company tutor functions are limited to carrying out control of the students facing the direction of the company's HR No company training programs known company tutors 87.5% say it would be desirable to set up training programs in the field of teaching skills

RESULTS: CONSTRUCTION COMPANY TRAINING RESPONSIBLE




Have corroborated the working hypothesis:

Construction companies of Navarra have a misunderstanding of the figure of the mentor (in-company trainer) on a framework of modules FCT (Training at Work) included in the curricula of Specific Vocational qualifications of the professional family "Building and Civil Works "

Training programs for in company trainers works as mentors in module Specific Vocational FCT, expected to be reduced to information activities

Enterprise Tutors FCT modules Specific Vocational Training for Building and Civil Works, present needs training to an adequate performance of their role as such.

CONCLUSIONS




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Marta Silvero MiramónMarta Silvero Miramó[email protected]@fundacionlaboral.org

The In-Company trainer as a tutor. A study applied to the construction sector in Navarra

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