Using Training Guide Materials to Develop Orientation and Training for PC/PB Members

RWHAP planning councils/planning bodies are expected to provide orientation for new members and short training sessions throughout the year for all members, to help them to participate fully in PC/PB activities and complex HIV planning tasks. Most often, planning council support (PCS) staff are charged with developing and conducting these orientation and training sessions. This Supplement to the Training Guide walks through the process of using Training Guide materials to develop training sessions of varied lengths and types, including: an orientation for new members, a short training session for new committee leaders, and mini-training sessions lasting 20-60 minutes that can be used during full PC/PB or committee meetings. In addition to providing a step-by-step approach to planning training sessions that is applicable to most PC/PB training topics, the Supplement includes sample slide decks on specific topics, built from slide sets in the Training Guide.
- PPT 1 New Member Orientation
- PPT 2 PC & Recipient Roles & Responsibilities (supplemental orientation session)
- PPT 3 Understanding the RWHAP Legislation (supplemental orientation session)
- PPT 4 Assessing the Efficiency of the Administration Mechanism (mini-training session for all members)
- PPT 5 Updating Service Standards (mini-training session for all members)
- PPT 6 Training for New Committee Chairs (short training for PC/PB leaders)
Training Techniques and Aids for Trainers and Facilitators

This guide is designed to support Planning Council/Planning Body (PC/PB) Support (PCS) staff, PC/PB leaders, and others in planning and providing orientation and training for current and potential members of PC/PBs and their communities. Grounded in an understanding of how adults learn new skills, this resource offers tips and strategies for how to be an effective trainer, presenter and facilitator. Sections cover:
- Training Roles and Skills
- Training Adults
- Sound Practices for PC/PB Training
- Developing Training Materials and Packages
- Training Equipment, Materials and Room Arrangements