How Programs are Designed
How the Power Pros™ programs are designed
Power Pros programs are flexible, designed on a competency-based training principle and presented in a modular format. The competency-based training principle used for the design and delivery of the training programs is called Criterion Referenced Instruction (CRI).
The CRI training method is applicable to any area of instruction, though it has been applied most extensively to technical training.
Key principles associated with CRI
- Instructional objectives are derived from observing a particular task while a competent technician is performing it. The objectives reflect the competencies (knowledge/skills) that need to be learned.
- Students study and practice those skills they have not yet mastered to the level required by the objectives.
- Students are given opportunities to practice each objective and obtain feedback about the quality of their performance.
- Students receive repeated practice in skills that are used most often or that are difficult to learn.
Competency-based training
Competency-based training is a proven form of instruction. This method of training requires students to demonstrate that they have mastered the skill(s) presented in one module before advancing to the next. Competency-based training provides two important functions:
- It allows students to progress at their own pace.
- It ensures a high degree of skill and knowledge.
- Modular format.
- Power Pros programs are presented in a modular format. A module will stand alone as a skill builder for its corresponding job classification. Each module contains the same basic elements:
- An overview of the task or subject, a list of any tools and materials involved, learning resources and the degree of proficiency required to successfully complete the module.
- Any applicable safe work practices.
- The steps in performing the task (if applicable).
- A written test to determine what the student has learned and retained from the module.
- Hands-on performance of the task, supervised by the course administrator.
