District II Quebec City-Les Escoumins - Transports Canada

4 SECTION TWO – TRAINING OUTLINES
4.1 Introductory module
This introductory module does not refer to a skill. Its purpose is to:
• inform and motivate candidates with respect to the training;
• set up a group training context and atmosphere that promote learning.
Training environment
The training environment is of vital importance. To get the most out of the training, adult
trainees must feel confident and accepted by the instructor and the group. To establish such an
atmosphere, we must encourage friendly interaction among group members so that they get to
know each other. It is also important to define with them, from the outset, the ideal atmosphere:
sharing of experience, experimentation and personal commitment, respect for each person and
his or her differences, learning as much as possible from mistakes as well as from successes in
the learning process. With a suggested length of three hours, this introduction flows smoothly
into Module 1.
CONTENT
SUGGESTED METHODS
1. “Ice-breaking” introductory activities. • Ask the participants to form groups of three,
introduce themselves to each other and
explain why they want to take the training.
• Follow up with group introductions.
2. Information on the work. • Lead a group discussion on piloting, how
this marine district is different, and what
its manoeuvring problems are.
3. Information about the training program:
– skills to be acquired;
– how the training will be given;
– program organization;
– ideal atmosphere;
– certification requirements.
4. Testing of current knowledge bases:
– general knowledge;
– experience with electronic aids, such as
radar and electronic charts.
• Present an overview of the main points of
the training program by connecting it to
the work.
• Answer questions from participants.
• A diagnostic test should be administered
by the institution prior to training.
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