Introduction

1. Introduction Training and Dissemination in Asia Pacific Region

2. PROJECT OBJECTIVES • to develop a training and dissemination strategy for HDM-4 for the next 5 years • to develop training and dissemination materials in support of the strategy • to deliver a training programme in the Asia Pacific region

3. BUILDING TRAINING CAPACITY • Carrying out a training needs analysis of stakeholder groups • Producing draft training support materials • Identifying and mobilising country ‘Champions’ and trainers from selected countries • Organising and delivering the T3 course • Providing in country support to initial courses in 6 countries

4. PURPOSE OF DISSEMINATION • Inform National policymakers, so they can facilitate correct use within road and transport organisations • Inform international donors and financiers of the role of HDM-4 • Inform users (and trainers) of the scope and limitations of HDM-4 • Update the groups progressively as HDM-4 is developed

5. HIGHER ORDER OBJECTIVES • GOAL - To improve the development and performance of the road sector and its use of resources, within the context of national objectives, in order to minimise transport costs • PURPOSE - To generate and sustain increasing application of HDM in road management and sector development in the Asia Pacific region

6. Objectives of the Train the Trainer course • Developing in-country and regional training capacity • To provide trainers with knowledge, skills and resource materials to bring trainees to Level 1 (Ability to train others) • To provide trainers with set of methods and skills to develop and deliver courses to target groups

7. TRAINING STRATEGY • Identified learning needs • Modes of training, eg. Trainer led courses or Supported Individual/Group learners • Methods of training • Modular structure, ie. target groups, breadth and depth • Module content • Assessment • Train the trainers • Country training programmes and action plans

8. INTEREST GROUPS • Experts (researchers, developers and trainers) • Users (technicians, engineers, economists, managers) • Senior people in companies, government and development agencies who shape policy and strategic planning • Undergraduate civil engineering students and others in a similar position • Other groups with no prior experience in HDM

9. COMPETENCY LEVELS • Level 1 - Ability to train others (TRAINERS) • Level 2 - Operational competence (USERS) • Level 3 - Ability to interpret (MANAGERS) • Level 4 - Awareness (POLICYMAKERS & STUDENTS)

10. Technical Programme Content • Background to HDM-4 • Road Management • Software environment and operation • Data requirements • Traffic • Modelling road deterioration, road user effects, environment and safety • Road investment appraisal • Project, Programme and Strategy Analyses • Adapting HDM to the locality

11. In - Country Preparations • Where would the best location(s) be for any training in the country? • What might be the best institutions in which to develop such training? • Who might be suitable personnel to become future trainers of HDM-4 in the country? • What are the in-country training needs? • Who might best benefit from training? • How might training continue?

12. Outputs from the Training • Improved knowledge and understanding • Increased training capacity • Updated training resource materials • Country action plans • Inputs to Project implementation and development plans • Suitable dissemination and training media for regional and local application identified

13. Post Project Projection Increased training provision (target groups and modes) Web based materials (Conferencing, users groups, news letters, user experiences, case studies, help panel etc) Post T3 Dissemination Post T3 Training In-country training Building experience Champion initiatives Initial T3 Course Training Materials Trainers

14. CHAMPIONS • Promote appropriate use and act as key contacts between sponsors and users • Key strategic role • Strong background in road planning or management • Senior position in the sector • Respected by peers (and juniors)