CBT PROCESS FLOW
10 CBT PRINCIPLES
1. The training is based on curriculum developed from the competency standards
2. Learning is modular in structure.
3. Training delivery is individualized and self-paced.
4. Training is based on work that must be performed
5. Training materials are directly related to the competency standards and the curriculum
6. Assessment of learners is based in the collection of evidences of work performance based on
industry or organizational required standards
7. Training is based on and off the job components .
8. The system allows Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
9. The system allows for learner to enter and exit programs at different times and levels and to
receive an award for competencies attained at any point
10. Approved training programs are nationally accredited
TRADITIONAL VS. CBT APPROACH
TRADITIONAL APPROACH CBT APPROACH
1. Instructors focus on managing 1. Trainers focus on managing learning
instruction
2. Most students enter at about the 2. Trainees enter various times
same time throughout the year
3. Students all cover the same material 3. Different trainees may be training for
different occupations within the same
program
4. Trainees all proceed from one topic to 4. Each trainee moves on to the next
the next at the same time task only after mastering the task
he/she is currently working
5. The instructor controls the learning 5. Each trainee progresses at his or her
pace own pace
6. All students are usually tested once 6. Each trainee is tested when ready to
demonstrate mastery
7. Very little continuous feedback is 7. Immediate feedback is given to each
given trainee at critical points in the
learning process
8. Trainer is involved in teaching only 8. The trainer must be able to answer
one topic at a time questions on many different tasks
each day
9. Retesting is discouraged or not 9. Retesting is encouraged for mastery
allowed at all
10. Materials, tools and supplies for only 10. The trainer must see that all materials
one topic are needed at a time needed for many tasks are readily
available
11. The number of trainees enrolled is 11. As vacancies are filled, trainees’
max. Capacity at the start of the year enrolment remains at maximum
and decline to half or less toward the capacity all year long
end
12. Most instruction is delivered by or 12. The trainer must manage the use of a
dependent upon the trainer wide variety of instructional media
and materials each day
13. The program is usually closed down 13. The program usually operates year-
or shortened during the summer round
months
14. The trainer controls the sequence in 14. If possible, trainees determine the
which topics will be covered sequence of tasks
15. The evening program is usually 15. Day and evening programs both have
separate and distinct from day access to all learning guides and
program resources
