Course Name: QQI LEVEL 6 TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE

Course Name: QQI LEVEL 6 TRAIN THE TRAINER COURSE

Dates of the course: Mon 9th, Tues 10th & Thurs 12th Feb 2026 (Half day of a self-led skills analysis module to be complete in advance of the above dates)

Duration:  3 x Days tutor-led remote/online delivery (09:30am-3:30pm), a half day online delivery self-directed, plus 20-30 self-directed learning hours to complete assignments for accreditation.

Cost: Free

Venue: Online

Tutor(s): DCM Learning

Course Profile:

This course is applied for as stand-alone but is also part of our Presentation and Course Development Programme that will run throughout the year and feature several different courses that will enable crew to knowledge share effectively with expertise and finesse. Individual courses are now woven into cohesive programs and series, creating strategic, extended learning pathways that offer greater depth and context. This interconnected approach ensures that learners benefit from a holistic training experience that provides comprehensive, skill-building opportunities.

The course will run over 3 x tutor-led remote delivery days (09:30am-3:30pm), a half day online delivery self-directed, plus 20-30 self-directed learning hours to complete assignments for accreditation.

This QQI Certified Level 6 Training Delivery & Evaluation training programme, covers the nature of training, improving presentation and training skills, the trainer's role, individual learning styles and best practice methods for evaluating training sessions.

In addition, learners will complete a Skills Needs Analysis module online via a Learner Management System.

Following the training sessions, learners will continue their self-directed learning and complete assessment work to achieve their QQI Accreditation. 

At the end of the course, each learner will be equipped with tools to train people to a high standard and start training immediately.

Some of what the course will cover:

• Gap analysis tools and techniques
• Steps in completing a Training Needs Analysis
• Analysing role competencies and tasks
• Defining training aims, objectives and outcomes
• Using SMART goals to map training objectives
• Structuring your day - scheduling breaks/energisers/activities
• Types of activities to schedule based on time of day.
• The best time to conduct reviews and summaries.
• Developing professional slides
• How to design handouts.
• How to engage learners
• Developing confidence and overcoming nerves
• Questioning and listening techniques
• Your professional image - professional slides/effective speaking skills
• Building rapport with your learners
• How to motivate learners and keep your courses fun and exciting
• The "survival" skills needed to succeed in training.
• Dealing with difficult delegates
• Models of evaluation
• Design your own evaluation forms
• Gathering evaluation data
• Analysing the results obtained from training
• Determine training problems and improvements
• Preparing an evaluation report
• Providing written and verbal feedback

Participant Profile:

This practical training programme has been designed to provide a comprehensive foundation on the effective planning and delivery of training.  This course will be run for crew in the Screen Sector who are passionate about sharing their knowledge and expertise, and in delivering training courses for National Talent Academies. Access to a computer/laptop, with a camera, microphone/speakers and good broadband will be required. 

Application Procedure:

Please apply online at this LINK by 12pm, Friday 23th Jan 2026

For technical difficulties with the online system please email

Lorraine.higgins@nationaltalentacademies.ie

Film & TV Crew Academy West courses are open to all regardless of gender, race, religion,

sexual orientation, or disability.

Reasonable accommodations: We aim to accommodate all attendees to help ensure they can successfully participate in our programmes. Reasonable accommodations are adjustments or modifications we can make to help those with disabilities participate fully in our training events.

Company & Trainer Profile:

DCM Learning

For over a decade, DCM Learning has been improving individual and business performance in Ireland and the UK. At our core, we believe people learn best by doing.

We design fun, powerful experiences that have a profound and lasting impact on people and their careers, inspiring new ways of thinking, building critical capabilities and unleashing business success.

Margaret Collins

Margaret is a Human Resources Professional and Leadership facilitator with over twenty years’ experience. She is a registered Emotional Intelligence Coach and is passionate about helping others unlock their leadership potential. She has managed diverse teams and developed people to excel in their work roles.

Margaret specialises in topics such as Coaching, People Management Skills, Train the Trainer, Communication Skills and Customer Service.