Training Plan Literature & Language Coursework Paper (Coursework Sample)

CLIENT INSTRUCTION
I have submitted the necessary documents to review. USE THE ATTACHED DOCUMENTS TO PREPARE A TRAINING PLAN FOR SAFETY AT CONSTRUCTION SITES
Position Description for Roofing Supervisor
Position Title: ROOFING SUPERVISOR
Supervisory Level: Front-line supervisor of hourly workers
Reports To: Roofing Manager
Position Description:
• Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in covering roofs with roofing materials, such as shingles, asphalt sheeting, metal sheeting, and tar
• Schedules work hours and assigns duties to workers
• Demonstrates the application of various types of roofing material to new workers
• Generally responsible for work outcomes and the activities of workers while at the work site and also while en route to/from the work site
• Inspects work in progress and determines conformance to specifications upon completion of the job
• Performs other duties as required
Major Areas of Responsibility:
• Supervises and coordinates the work of a roofing crew consisting of 6–12 construction workers
• Ensures that all details of the job are performed to specifications and all work is completed
• Maintains contact with the roofing manager (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) and others to coordinate work between the company, clients, and the roofing crew
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with clients, maintaining contact (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) to explain procedures, solicit feedback, seek approval, and resolve complaints
• Performs administrative activities including approving requisitions, handling job-related paperwork, and performing day-to-day administrative tasks
• Monitors, controls, and secures tools, materials, and other work-related resources
• Schedules work hours and assigns duties to workers
• Supervises, trains, coaches, or otherwise develops new workers
• Enforces compliance with safety rules and the use of safety equipment on the work site and ensures that protective gear, guards for hazardous equipment, and first aid equipment are readily available at the work site
• Provides clear, detailed instructions to workers about assigned tasks
• Handles worker complaints, arbitrates disputes, resolves grievances, and otherwise negotiates with internal and external personnel
• Complies with all local, state, and federal laws (OSHA)
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• The ability to speak, read, and write in English
• Knowledge of roofing materials and installation procedures
• Knowledge of tool use (mechanical and nonmechanical) and maintenance
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle
• Knowledge of first aid, CPR, safety procedures, and use of safety equipment
• Excellent communication skills with workers and clients
• Ability to use a computer and perform basic keyboarding skills
Education and Experience:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid U.S. driver’s license
• Minimum of three year’s work experience in roofing installation and repair
Physical Requirements:
The job requires physical activities involving movement of the whole body, such as standing, kneeling, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, and stooping. Activities often also require considerable use of the arms and legs, such as in the physical handling of materials. Using one's own hands and arms in handling, installing, forming, positioning, and moving materials, or in manipulating tools, including the use of keyboards, is a daily requirement. The employee may be required to keep and regain balance and lift heavy objects (in excess of 25 pounds) on a daily basis.
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to hazardous tools and equipment (e.g., cutters, shingle knives, hammers, drills, power saws, nail guns), moving mechanical parts, and vehicles. The position requires the employee to be exposed to high places (e.g., heights exceeding eight feet on ladders, poles, scaffolding, and structures). The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Work typically occurs outdoors and exposes the employee to heat, cold, moisture, wind, and direct sunlight.
REQUIREMENTS
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Your submission must be your original work. No more than a combined total of 30% of the submission and no more than a 10% match to any one individual source can be directly quoted or closely paraphrased from sources, even if cited correctly. An originality report is provided when you submit your task that can be used as a guide.
You must use the rubric to direct the creation of your submission because it provides detailed criteria that will be used to evaluate your work. Each requirement below may be evaluated by more than one rubric aspect. The rubric aspect titles may contain hyperlinks to relevant portions of the course.
A. Develop a training plan for the roofing supervisors by completing the following sections in the attached “Training Plan”:

Statement of Problem and Purpose

1. Explain the need for training and development in this scenario.
2. Describe the purpose of the training plan.

Training Program Objectives

3. Describe the training program objectives.

Skills Gaps

4. Identify four safety skills gaps of roofing supervisors by comparing the attached “Injury and Illness Incident Report” and the attached “Position Description for Roofing Supervisor.”

Learning Objectives

5. Write a learning objective (for supervisors) for each of the four skills gaps identified in part A4.

Behavior Changes as a Result of Training

6. Describe a desired behavior change that supervisors will demonstrate as a result of the training they receive for each of the four learning objectives identified in part A5.

Program Design

7. Recommend whether to develop the program internally and/or externally, and then justify your recommendation.

Delivery Method

8. Recommend two training delivery methods that are appropriate for the learning objectives identified in part A5, and then justify your recommendations.

9. Describe the facility (or facilities) where the training will take place based on your chosen delivery methods from part A8, and then justify your choice of facility (or facilities).

Training Facilitator

10. Identify who should facilitate the safety training to the roofing supervisors, and then justify your choice.

Pilot Test Process

11. Describe a process for pilot testing the safety training before delivery of the training to all roofing supervisors. In your description, include the following points:
• what a pilot test is
• the scope of the pilot test
• who would be involved
• the type of feedback expected
• the time frame
• what you will do with feedback before rolling out the training to supervisors

Internal Communication Strategy

12. Explain how you would communicate the importance of the safety training program to roofing supervisors and motivate them to participate in the program.

Training Evaluation

13. Explain how each learning objective from part A5 will be evaluated after training using Kirkpatrick’s level 2 or level 3 method.
14. Describe two specific examples of supervisor behavior that would prove that training transfer has occurred.

B. Acknowledge sources, using in-text citations and references, for content that is quoted, paraphrased, or summarized.

C. Demonstrate professional communication in the content and presentation of your submission.