Diploma/Certificate in Workplace Training and Development
This program has an optional completion point and participants can exit with a certificate in workplace training and development (Cert. WTD) after semester one.
Overview
The Diploma in Workplace Training and Development is a two-year flexible learning program that is aimed at people who are responsible for planning and delivering staff training programs in government, business church and private organizations. Two-week residential programs begin each semester, followed by studies in distance education mode. Students develop understandings of adult learning principles, how to conduct training needs analyses and plan and implement programs to meet those needs in ways that benefit the achievement of organizational goals. Computer and finance units are also included.
Students may choose to exit after one semester with a Certificate in Workplace Training and Development program which is a valuable program in itself. Students successfully completing the diploma program are eligible for enrolment in the Bachelor of Management program.
Location
DWU Madang. This program is also offered in Fiji for participants from South Pacific nations.
Admission
Applicants are required to be employed. This is necessary due to the nature of assessment tasks, which are directly related to students’ work environments and workplace issues. For enquiries or application forms contact the Faculty of Flexible Learning Enrolment Officer.
Program structure
Semester One
| FL112 | Adult Learning and Workplace Contexts |
| FL113 | Training Programs and Resources |
| FL114 | Preparing and Delivering Training |
| FL115 | Workplace Project to Evaluate Training |
Semester Two
| FL105 | Managing Teams and Training |
| FL116 | Curriculum Development & Design |
| FL117 | Managing Trainers and Trainees |
| FL118 | Assessments and Training Records |
Semester Three
| FL102 | Productivity and Workplace Practice |
| FL103 | Supervision for Goal Achievement |
| FL104 | Word Processing |
| FL106 | Conflict Resolution |
Semester Four
| FL107 | Occupational Health and Safety |
| FL205 | Managing Budgets and Expenditure |
| FL210 | Managing Performance |
| FL216 | Professional Ethics |
Requisites to complete the award
Achievement of 160 credit points for a diploma; achievement of 40 credit points in semester one for a certificate
