Workplace Coach

Role

The Coach’s main role is to guide and support the learner in learning the required competencies.

Responsibilities:

1. Completing the CSU Training Workplace Coach module

2. Ensure time is available on a regular basis to coach a learner.

3. Working with the learner to determine expectations and learning plans for each unit of study and identify opportunities for the learner to learn and apply the competencies in the workplace

4. Supporting and guiding the learner in the workplace through co-ordinating appropriate work experiences, simulations, debriefing and feedback opportunities and access to resources

5. Arranging regular meetings with the learner to:
1. discuss progress and barriers to learning
2. debrief the learner and reach mutual agreement on future actions
3. check completed work and provide feedback
4. identify areas for further development
5. provide positive and constructive feedback

6. Liaising with the learner’s FDRP Supervisor to check progress in application of competencies on the job and identify further learning opportunities

7. Liaising with CSU Training to discuss issues of concern in regard to the learner’s learning