This course equips adult educators and trainers with the skills to plan and deliver effective learning sessions. You’ll learn how to set clear learning outcomes, select and structure content, consider learner needs and stakeholders, and apply proven frameworks such as SMART objectives and Bloom’s Taxonomy to support engaging, well-planned adult learning experiences
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Key Learning Outcomes:
Identify learning outcomes for adult learning sessions
Select learning session content
Plan facilitation processes of adult learning sessions
Entry Criteria:
All students are required to have a level of written and oral English equivalent to NCEA level 1 (year 11) or IELTS 5.5 or higher, to be eligible to attend our courses. The person responsible for making bookings or authorising attendance on the course must agree to these Terms and Conditions prior to acceptance of their student(s) onto the course. Where a student does not meet our English language requirement a reader/writer must be supplied by the student or the person responsible for authorising the student’s attendance. The reader/writer cannot be another student attending the same course.
NZQA Unit Standards Included
Unit Standards - PDLSA
Unit
Level
Credit
Description
7093
4
10
Plan for facilitation of learning sessions for adults
Plan for Delivery of Learning Sessions for Adults Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the Plan for Delivery of Learning Sessions for Adults course in New Zealand.
The Plan for Delivery of Learning Sessions for Adults course is a nationally recognised NZQA training programme that teaches participants how to plan effective learning sessions for adult learners. You'll learn how to identify learning outcomes, structure training content, develop lesson plans, consider learner needs and create engaging learning experiences using recognised adult education principles. The course includes NZQA Unit Standard 7093 and is ideal for workplace trainers, facilitators and educators.
This course is ideal for workplace trainers, assessors, supervisors, team leaders, health and safety trainers, technical specialists, vocational educators, industry trainers and anyone responsible for planning training for adults. It is suitable for both new trainers and experienced facilitators who want to improve the quality and effectiveness of their learning sessions.
During the course you'll learn how to:
Identify learning outcomes for adult learners
Develop effective lesson and session plans
Select and sequence learning content
Apply adult learning principles
Use SMART learning objectives
Apply Bloom's Taxonomy when planning training
Consider learner needs and workplace requirements
Prepare engaging, structured learning sessions
The course combines practical planning activities with recognised instructional design techniques to help you confidently prepare effective workplace training.
This course includes NZQA Unit Standard 7093 – Plan for facilitation of learning sessions for adults (Level 4, 10 Credits). This nationally recognised unit standard demonstrates competency in planning structured learning sessions for adult learners and is recognised throughout New Zealand.
Planning learning sessions focuses on designing effective training before delivery, including setting learning objectives, selecting content, sequencing activities and preparing resources. Facilitating learning sessions focuses on delivering that training to learners, encouraging participation and managing the learning environment. Planning provides the foundation for successful facilitation and is an essential skill for effective workplace trainers.
No formal teaching qualification is required. The course is suitable for people who are new to workplace training as well as experienced trainers looking to strengthen their planning skills. It is particularly valuable for subject matter experts who are responsible for sharing knowledge with adult learners in workplace settings.
Adult learning principles help trainers create learning experiences that are relevant, practical and engaging. By understanding how adults learn, trainers can improve learner participation, knowledge retention and workplace performance. Applying recognised adult learning frameworks also helps ensure training meets organisational objectives and learner needs.
Yes. The course includes a nationally recognised NZQA unit standard that is valued by employers throughout New Zealand. It helps organisations develop capable workplace trainers who can design structured learning sessions that improve employee capability, compliance and organisational performance.
Yes. Safety 'n Action delivers the Plan for Delivery of Learning Sessions for Adults course throughout New Zealand. Training can be delivered at one of Safety 'n Action's training centres or onsite at your workplace, making it easy for organisations to develop internal trainers while minimising disruption to normal business operations.
Safety 'n Action is one of New Zealand's leading workplace health and safety training providers. The Plan for Delivery of Learning Sessions for Adults course is delivered by experienced facilitators who understand workplace learning and adult education. Participants develop practical lesson planning skills, learn recognised instructional design techniques and gain a nationally recognised NZQA qualification that supports professional development and workplace training excellence.
