Nairobi, Kenya

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Adult Learning Principles In OHS Training

Adult Learning Principles in OHS Training: Effective Pedagogy training equips professionals with the methodologies to design and deliver impactful occupational health and safety (OHS) training program...

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Programme Overview
Training Description

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for;

  1. Safety managers
  2. OHS trainers
  3. Supervisors
  4. Team leaders
  5. HR professionals
  6. Compliance officers
  7. Educators in OHS fields
  8. Individuals responsible for delivering safety messages
  9. Risk managers
  10. Organizational development specialists
Session Objectives
  • Understand the principles and importance of adult learning in OHS training.
  • Implement techniques for analyzing the characteristics and needs of adult learners in OHS.
  • Understand the role of andragogy and adult learning theories in OHS training design.
  • Implement techniques for creating learner-centered and engaging OHS training experiences.
  • Understand the principles of motivation and self-direction in adult learning.
  • Implement techniques for facilitating interactive and experiential learning activities.
  • Understand the role of assessment and feedback in adult learning and OHS training.
  • Implement techniques for designing and delivering effective OHS training evaluations.
  • Understand the legal and regulatory requirements related to adult learning in OHS training.
  • Implement techniques for developing and delivering OHS training that accommodates diverse learning styles.
  • Understand the challenges and opportunities of applying adult learning principles in diverse workplaces.
  • Understand the role of continuous professional development for OHS trainers.
  • Develop strategies for continuous improvement in OHS training pedagogy.
About the Course

Adult Learning Principles in OHS Training: Effective Pedagogy training equips professionals with the methodologies to design and deliver impactful occupational health and safety (OHS) training programs tailored to adult learners. This course focuses on analyzing adult learning theories, applying practical pedagogical strategies, and understanding the impact of effective instructional design on knowledge retention and behavior change. Participants will learn to create learner-centered training experiences, facilitate interactive sessions, and understand the intricacies of assessment and feedback techniques. By mastering adult learning principles in OHS training, professionals can enhance training effectiveness, improve learner engagement, and contribute to the creation of a knowledgeable and safety-conscious workforce.
The development of successful OHS training programs for adults necessitates a comprehensive understanding of andragogy and adult learning theories. This course delves into the nuances of motivation, experience-based learning, and self-directed learning, empowering participants to develop and implement tailored training initiatives. By integrating pedagogical best practices with OHS expertise, this program enables individuals to lead training initiatives that promote safety awareness and facilitate lasting behavior change.

Curriculum & Topics

10 Topics | 40 Sessions

  • play Workshop 1.1: Principles and importance of adult learning in OHS training.

  • play Workshop 1.2: Understanding the relationship between adult learning and effective training outcomes.

  • play Workshop 1.3: Benefits of applying andragogy in OHS training.

  • play Workshop 1.4: Historical context and evolution of adult learning theories.

  • play Workshop 2.1: Techniques for analyzing the characteristics and needs of adult learners in OHS.

  • play Workshop 2.2: Implementing learner profiling and needs assessments.

  • play Workshop 2.3: Utilizing adult learner surveys and interviews.

  • play Workshop 2.4: Managing learner analysis.

  • play Workshop 3.1: Role of andragogy and adult learning theories in OHS training design.

  • play Workshop 3.2: Understanding Knowles' principles of adult learning.

  • play Workshop 3.3: Implementing principles of experience-based learning and self-direction.

  • play Workshop 3.4: Managing andragogical approaches.

  • play Workshop 4.1: Techniques for creating learner-centered and engaging OHS training experiences.

  • play Workshop 4.2: Implementing active learning and problem-solving activities.

  • play Workshop 4.3: Utilizing case studies and real-world scenarios.

  • play Workshop 4.4: Managing learner engagement.

  • play Workshop 5.1: Principles of motivation and self-direction in adult learning.

  • play Workshop 5.2: Understanding intrinsic and extrinsic motivation.

  • play Workshop 5.3: Implementing strategies for fostering self-directed learning.

  • play Workshop 5.4: Managing learner motivation.

  • play Workshop 6.1: Techniques for facilitating interactive and experiential learning activities.

  • play Workshop 6.2: Implementing group discussions, simulations, and role-playing.

  • play Workshop 6.3: Utilizing hands-on activities and demonstrations.

  • play Workshop 6.4: Managing experiential learning.

  • play Workshop 7.1: Role of assessment and feedback in adult learning and OHS training.

  • play Workshop 7.2: Understanding formative and summative assessment methods.

  • play Workshop 7.3: Implementing effective feedback strategies.

  • play Workshop 7.4: Managing assessment and feedback.

  • play Workshop 8.1: Techniques for designing and delivering effective OHS training evaluations.

  • play Workshop 8.2: Implementing Kirkpatrick's evaluation model.

  • play Workshop 8.3: Utilizing evaluation tools and metrics.

  • play Workshop 8.4: Managing training evaluations.

  • play Workshop 9.1: Legal and regulatory requirements related to adult learning in OHS training.

  • play Workshop 9.2: Understanding training documentation and compliance.

  • play Workshop 9.3: Implementing training record-keeping and reporting.

  • play Workshop 9.4: Managing legal compliance.

  • play Workshop 10.1: Techniques for developing and delivering OHS training that accommodates diverse learning styles.

  • play Workshop 10.2: Implementing differentiated instruction and multimodal learning.

  • play Workshop 10.3: Utilizing learning style assessments and strategies.

  • play Workshop 10.4: Managing diverse learning styles.

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10 o'clock tea

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4 o'clock tea

Course Highlights
  • icon 5 Days Intensive Training

  • icon 10 Core Learning Topics

  • icon 40 Professional Sessions

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FAQs

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Explore detailed answers to the most common questions about our platform and services.

What is the standard duration of your courses?

Most of our professional short courses are structured as intensive 5- or 10-day programs to minimize extended workplace absence while maximizing skill acquisition. We also offer compressed 1-to-3-day masterclasses.

Our primary residential and corporate training programs are hosted in premium, fully equipped conference facilities in Nairobi, Kenya. We also coordinate regional and international training locations depending on the specific cohort and organizational requirements. Exact venue details are communicated in your admission letter.

Our curriculum is explicitly designed around actionable, real-world case studies and frameworks (such as IPSAS, GFS, and climate-smart agriculture models). Rather than relying purely on academic lectures, our programs utilize quantitative tools, interactive exercises, and strategic analytics to ensure immediate workplace application.

Payments can be made via bank transfer or bank draft payable to PB Institute of Research and Technology. For corporate-sponsored participants, a formal undertaking/Local Purchase Order (LPO) from the employer is required to secure a slot before the training commencement date.

If you are unable to attend, you must notify us in writing at least 7 days before the course start date. You may choose to nominate a qualified substitute colleague at no additional cost or defer your enrolment to the next scheduled cohort for that program.

Yes. Participants who successfully complete a training program and meet the minimum attendance requirements will be awarded a globally recognized Certificate of Proficiency from the Pebbles Institute of Research and Technology.