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Description of the Online Course for Trainers in Iquique
This comprehensive online training program is designed to develop the essential competencies that will enable participants from Iquique and other regions to perform effectively as instructors of heavy equipment operators within the demanding mining industry and other related sectors.
Our online teaching approach is based on constructivism, where the virtual instructor will act as a learning facilitator, actively encouraging participation and the collaborative construction of knowledge by each of the participants.
Online Course Delivery Method
100% Virtual
This program will be carried out entirely in virtual format, using interactive platforms such as Teams, Zoom, and our intuitive Virtual Classroom. This ensures greater time flexibility and geographical accessibility for all interested participants from Iquique and any other location.
Online Course Curriculum for Instructors
The course is organized into the following modules, carefully designed based on the Mining Qualifications Framework (MQF) and adapted for effective virtual teaching:
Module I: The Learning Process in Virtual Environments
- How online learning occurs: Principles and strategies.
- Learning theories applied to virtual training: Behaviorism, Cognitivism, Constructivism.
- Andragogy and online adult learning: Adapting methodologies.
- Key actors in virtual learning: Role of the participant and the online instructor.
- Learning styles and virtual teaching strategies: Personalization of training.
Module II: Mining Qualifications Framework (MQF) and its Online Application
- Introduction to the Mining Qualifications Framework: Relevance and objectives.
- Structure and use of the MQF in virtual training planning.
- Level descriptors and dimensions adapted to online evaluation.
- Design of virtual learning paths based on the MQF.
Module III: Competency-Based Approach in Virtual Training
- Virtual teaching-learning strategies under a competency-based approach.
- Characteristics of effective performance of the instructor and the online participant.
Module IV: Instructional Design for Virtual Heavy Equipment Courses
- Essential components of the training plan and virtual instructional design.
- Identification of characteristics and needs of online participants.
- Preparation and selection of didactic resources for virtual group learning.
- Organization and sequencing of virtual training sessions.
Module V: Facilitating Learning on Virtual Platforms
- Role and functions of the instructor as a facilitator in the virtual environment.
- Instrumental milestones that promote interaction and online learning.
- Key behavioral competencies for an effective virtual instructor.
- Planning and management of interactive virtual learning sessions.
Module VI: Evaluation of the Virtual Learning Process
- Design and organization of evaluation in virtual environments.
- Online evaluation instruments and techniques (questionnaires, forums, tasks, etc.).
- Strategies for providing effective online feedback.
- Implementation of digital Evidence Portfolios.
Module VII: Registration and Systematization of Information in Virtual Training
- Importance of data registration and systematization in online training.
- Tools and methods for virtual data and information registration.
- Preparation of follow-up and evaluation reports for virtual courses.
Module VIII: Self-Development of the Virtual Instructor
- Relevance of continuous training for online instructors.
- Actions and resources for continuous professional development in the virtual field.
- Planning the personal training itinerary as a virtual instructor.
Who is this Online Course For?
This online course is especially designed for professionals and technicians with solid experience in the operation of heavy equipment in Iquique and other mining regions, who wish to develop the pedagogical and technical skills necessary to train new generations of operators effectively in virtual environments.
Online Course Available For: Individual or Company
Duration: 2 months (60 total hours of online dedication)
Course Start Date: To be coordinated. Contact us for more details.
Online Approval and Certification
Participants who successfully complete all modules and activities of the online course will receive a digital certificate accrediting their competence as a Heavy Equipment Operator Instructor in the virtual modality.