This assignment is about my work experience as induction Tutor at Metropole Learning (ML). According to my role, my responsibility is to establish a safe and secure learning environment where learners feel confident and valued throughout a week-long session of induction. (CETT, 2010)
As induction Tutor, it is my responsibility to welcome trainees and give them general information about their learning journey including their induction week timetable, the development of their personal qualities, and their need for a positive attitude for their skills to be able to develop. I would conduct them on their tour of ML, showing them the offices, staff, facilities and support available and explaining when and how to access them. I would also inform them about different qualifications they can achieve at the end of their programme. To create a friendly atmosphere, I would get to know the trainees by calling them by their preferred name in order to get them trust me. “This is important as the trust is at the centre of my role” at the start of their learning process (Marshall, 2010, p. 15). My responsibility is to deliver an induction programme that prepares trainees for their learning process also, get them take personal responsibility for their own learning aim and goal. To be effective, I would help them to understand the importance of their ongoing training, I would explain them the significance that being trained and having qualifications makes within the job search process. Also, I would assist and support trainees following an Equal Opportunities Policy in doing their induction assessments so as to assess their ability on all levels. I would then agree their Individual learning and progression plan (ILPP). This would be summarised in their induction assessment and diagnostic results. I would clearly define their aims and goals, taking into account their strengths, areas of necessary improvement and any needs. On the last day of induction programme, I would explain...