Training Discussions

Discussions

Discussions

Discussions can be created by Instructors or Learners by simply clicking on the “Add Discussion” link. In the pop-up, fill the topic title and its description and check the “Private” option if you wish to make this topic available only to users that know its URL. Then click on the Post button to create the topic. If the topic is not private, it will be shown in the list of discussions that are currently active. Anyone can reply to a specific comment to create the visual feel of a conversation or can reply to the original post creating a new comment.

Calendar

The calendar will include specific training modules that need to be completed by a specific date and will include some of the Induction Modules for new staff and NDIS required training including COVI-19 specific. The can also be utilised for a conference meeting that may utilise Zoom or Google Teams or a Progress Report.

Conferences

Whenever your Instructor invites you to a conference you will see a new Conference option on your dashboard . If there are no future conferences you won't see the Conferences option

Hannah and Courtney at the finishing post. Photo Toowoomba Chronicle

Training Modules

32 Modules will be available for the introduction of the BigDog Training Platform and these include some of the following:

An Introduction to Disability Support

Autism Spectrum Disorder

Bipolar Disorder

Communications

Cultural Awareness

Duty of Care and Dignity of Risk

Effective Progress Notes

Feedback, Compliments and Complaints

Keeping Safe at Work

Person-Centred Active Support

Schizophrenia (Parts 1 & 2) Other BigDog modules are currently being added including Management of Medication Gamification takes the data-driven techniques that game designers use to engage players, and applies them to non-game experiences to motivate actions that add value to your training by allocating points that can be transferred to rewards for completing a number of training modules or by gaining a high percentage result in the questionnaires. Badges are visual stamps unlocked on certain achievements. It is easy to start getting badges by completing simple things like a few logins or completing a training module. Rewards turn badges into BigDog rewards that may include Bunnings or Coles gift cards. Leaderboards offer a visual depiction of your position compared to fellow learners.

All the very best for your learning journey

Training Records

The Cost

The question on most lips is how much is this going to cost me to be on this Training Platform? We have been able to negotiate what we believe to be the most reasonable of fees being $30 per year. As all staff receive $15 per week Training Allowance this represents a single pay deduction, effective next pay.

Certificate of Competency

As each training module is completed a Certificate of Competency will automatically be issued. You are able to download this for your own records if you wish. If the module is effective for a specific period then an expiry date will also show on the Certificate.

Expiry Dates

If a module has an expiry date then an email will be sent to you as a reminder that you will need to do a refresher of that module. Examples include Management of Medication that expires every 12 months.

Additional Training

First Aid/CPR which is compulsory but done externally, is recorded by uploading your certificate to the My Files section of your Home page. Details of how this will be included as a BigDog module will be available soon and this will allow reminder emails to update.

Staff Birthdays

December 2020

2nd Vincent 3rd Greg 4th Grace 5th Wayne 10th Craig M Ryan 11th Jeremy 12th Sarah 23rd Paul 30th Isaac

Have a great day!