WAH Train the Trainer Course

The WAH Train-the-Trainer program is designed to train individuals to become blended learning instructors for the Working at Heights in Ontario program.

This training takes place over 2 in-class sessions.

During the training course you will complete your application to the Ministry of Labour to become an accredited trainer. Your training instructor will guide you through this process.

Both new and existing trainers who want to save time and money by delivering "blended-learning" Working at Heights training.

Using YOW Canada's Train the Trainer program has several benefits:

• We are experienced with the MOL application process, and will help guide you through all five levels, including the Field Assessment
• Enhanced learning and knowledge retention reduces on the job injuries for your Learners
• All aspects of Part 1: Basic Theory delivery and support are taken care of by YOW:
  • Learners with questions about Part 1 topics can contact one of YOW's certified Trainers in real time using phone, chat or email
  • Technical support for the online system is managed by YOW
  • Trainers can focus on delivering Part 2: Practical Training
• Learners and Employers often prefer blended learning so you can expect more bookings as a blended learning Training Provider. To view Blended Learning benefits click here.
• Enabling Part 1 to be taken online and separately means that Learners will be fresh and focused for Part 2 delivery, which will not be the case with full day classroom delivery
• Trainers can deliver their WAH Part 2: Practical Training in 4 hours:
  • Trainers can deliver classes in the morning, afternoon or evening if it better meets their clients' schedules
  • Trainers have more time for other work, or for more classes
• YOW Canada's administration dashboard will allow you to easily manage your trainees' progress, view certificates and automatically sends trainees their training notifications. To view the Administration FAQs click here.
• YOW's systems are easy to use and significantly reduce administrative time:
  • Learners must only enter their information once during Part 1, after which YOW's system automatically populates documentation that must be submitted to SkillsPass after class. This eliminates repetitive data entry during and after Part 2 delivery
  • Learner Part 1 progress and results are easy to monitor before Part 2 delivery
  • Trainers manage their classes using a Learner Schedule Management tool that streamlines administrative processes and documentation management
• Trainers can also supplement their own scheduled training courses using "YOW Connections":
  • We will pay you $400 to teach the Part 2 classroom set up by YOW Canada.
  • YOW Canada takes care of the marketing, scheduling and management, all you need to do is show up to teach the classroom session.
  • For more information on "Connections Training" click here

The MOL allows Training Providers to deliver WAH training for each application that they have approved by the Chief Prevention Officer. That means that you can be both a "blended learning" Training Provider and a "full day classroom" Training Provider at the same time. Why not offer your clients both and let them decide which method best suits them?

Refund Policy

WAH Train-the-Trainer course refunds requested within 30 days of the purchase date and at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled classroom training will be honoured in full.

Late or No Show Trainees

Trainees who do not attend the full 2 days of scheduled Train-the-Trainer course, or who are more than 30 minutes late to either day, will not be eligible for any refund. See Rescheduling Policy for other options.

Rescheduling Policy

Rescheduling of Train-the-Trainer classes will be honoured for requests made at least 5 business days prior to the scheduled classroom course, otherwise a Rescheduling Fee will apply. Rescheduling is limited to the available dates, times and locations offered by YOW Canada.

Cancellation by YOW Canada

YOW Canada reserves the right to cancel or reschedule a Train-the-Trainer course in the event of low enrollment or due to circumstances beyond our control. Trainees will be notified accordingly with a minimum of 2 days' notice.

The Training Provider Application is a five step process that is best described by the following MOL document:

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/provguide/index.php

Using YOW's Train-the-Trainer course you will move directly to Step 3: The Field Assessment.

Yes. YOW Canada spent a number of months working with the MOL to get this course approved so you will not have any problems moving past the Desk Assessment. After submitting your Training Provider Application, the first time you hear from the MOL will be to schedule the Field Assessment. If the MOL contacts you with questions during the Desk Assessment, YOW will work with the MOL to get them resolved.

The MOL takes a lot of time and care during the Field Assessment to ensure Trainers are able to effectively deliver the WAH course. Trainers must ensure they are properly prepared for the assessment. We help you prepare by giving you Field Assessment tips and guidelines based on our own experience, discussions with the MOL, and having helped multiple trainers through this process. Our goal is to help you get through the application process and to be a good Trainer which is why we assign you an Assessment Coach that is available to provide you the support you need.

The Training Provider prerequisites are best described on the following MOL documents:

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/wah_prov/prov_require.php

http://www.labour.gov.on.ca/english/hs/pubs/wah_prov/instruct_require.php

Trainers will also be required to successfully complete Part 1: Basic Theory of YOW's WAH Blended Learning course. Trainers choosing to be Connections Trainers must also complete YOW's Workplace Violence and Harassment course before they can deliver training to Connections Learners. We believe Trainers must understand these topics to be an effective Trainer and to create a safe environment for Learners. These courses will be made available to eligible Trainers at no charge.

This will depend on a number of factors including who your assessor is; how many applications are before yours in the queue, how your Field Assessment goes, etc. On average you can expect it to take approximately 12 weeks from the time of submitting your application until you are able to deliver WAH training.

Your Train-the-Trainer instructor will also be your Assessment Coach - they will be available to support you at any time before or after the course.

• The 2 day Train-the-Trainer course costs $999.95
• Each Learner that you teach using YOW's blended learning course will cost $59.95, which includes:
• YOW delivering and supporting all aspects of Part 1: Basic Theory
• A Participant Manual
• Access to YOW's Course Administration and WAH Dashboard for easy trainee management
Volume discounts apply to all orders over 10
• There is also a shipping and handling charge for delivering the Participant Manuals to you
• As an independent trainer, depending on your situation, you may have additional costs which would include items like:
• Operating expenses (computer, internet, printing, training room/venue, etc.)
• Training equipment (see MOL listing of required equipment at: www.labour.gov.on.ca
• General Liability / Errors and Omissions insurance
These costs will vary depending on your existing resources and prices you obtain from suppliers.

1. Create Part 2 classroom dates: Log into your YOW Administration page and go to the WAH Trainer Dashboard. Click 'Add Date' and fill in the information for the Part 2 date.
   • The Date
   • The Time
   • Capacity (each Part 2 classroom date can have a maximum of 12 students)
   • Note: You will be required to find and book a venue for your Part 2 classroom date and notify your trainees of the location/address.
2. Purchase: first purchase a WAH training course for each trainee you want to train. As a Trained trainer you receive a discounted price: $59.95 per WAH course.
3. Activate: The purchased WAH courses will be under your Administration account. Log into your Administration site and click 'Activate WAH course' You will then need to fill in the trainee information:
   • First Name
   • Last Name
   • Email address
   • Select a Part 2 classroom date from a list of dates that you have added.
4. Notify the trainee: Once the trainee has been activated they will automatically receive a Part 1 training notification which contains their Part 1 login username. They can follow the link which will take them to YOW Canada's Course Login page. The trainee will also receive a Part 2 notification email which contains the Date and time of the Part 2 classroom training which they were assigned. It will be up to the instructor to provide the trainee with the location of the Part 2 training.

From the WAH Trainer Dashboard click on a Part 2 classroom date to view the 'Classroom Details'. From here you can fill in the Instructor/Evaluator names, view the trainees assigned to that classroom date, assign final classroom score to the trainees and view the 'Learner Confirmation' documents. Clicking on the document link will open it in a new window and the required information is filled in automatically.

Before the Part 2 class you should print the 'Learner Confirmation Pages' documents. The 'Learner Confirmation Pages' will have a sheet for each trainee who completed Part 1 online. Before beginning the Part 2 class have each trainee verify their information and sign their sheet.

After you complete the Part 2 training you will assess each trainee and assign them a score. Fill in each trainee's score on the 'Classroom Details' page and click submit. Once all trainees have their assigned score, click the 'Submit Learners' button. On the 'Submit Classroom To SkillsPass' screen click the 'Submit Learners' to automatically send each learner's information to the MOL through SkillsPass.

If you are unable to teach one of your scheduled Part 2 classrooms it is up to you to notify your trainees and to re-schedule Part 2 training dates for them.

You can delete the Scheduled date by going to the WAH Training Dashboard and view the 'Classroom Details' page for the specific date and then click 'delete date'.

You can then reassign the trainees to a new date. Once the Part 2 date has been deleted the previously assigned trainees will show on the 'Trainee List' page under 'Trainees with No Date' section. Clicking on a trainee's name will allow you to assign that trainee to a different date.

YOW Connections Classes are Part 2 classroom dates set up by YOW Canada but taught by an independent trainer. Trainers will receive $400 per Connections class that they teach. YOW manages the marketing, registration and payment of Learners, booking the training venue, Part 1 online training delivery, answering questions, etc.

Trainers that have taken YOW's Train-the-Trainer course, have received CPO approval and have chosen to be Connections Trainers will see the list of available Connections classrooms in their "WAH Trainer Dashboard". If Trainers find a WAH course at a location, date and time they are available, they can contact YOW to assume responsibility for the Part 2 classroom training. YOW will book the trainer and send the materials needed to deliver the classroom training. The Connections course will display on the Trainer's Dashboard so it's easy to remember.

After delivering the classroom training and submitting the MOL paperwork, the Trainer invoices YOW for $400 and is paid within 30 days.

YOW Canada's offices are located in Ottawa, Ontario and Y-O-W are the international call letters for the Ottawa Airport. Plus, we think it's a catchy name that's easy to remember.

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