Learning Methodologies

Blended Learning refers to a mixing of different learning environments. NTI employs traditional face to face training, on-line learning via our student portal, NIDA training equipment, Hampden Training Equipment and on-site workplace training. The ultimate aim of blended learning being to provide realistic practical opportunities for candidates and trainers to make learning independent, useful, sustainable and ever growing.

Face to Face

Face to face training is conducted at our main campus at Kangaroo Point in Brisbane as well as at our satellite campus’s at the Gold Coast, Sydney and Melbourne.

NTI's Learning Management System

NTI's Learning Management System (Moodle) delivered via our student portal has the following features:

• centralised and automated administration;
• self paced and self guided learning;
• the ability to assemble and deliver learning content rapidly;
• consolidated training initiatives on a scalable web-based platform (NTI’s student portal);
• personalised content which enables knowledge reuse.

NIDA Corporation (USA) Training Equipment

NTI has invested heavily in training equipment sourced from NIDA Corporation based in Florida, USA. Since 1972, Nida Corporation has grown to become a world leader in the development, design, and installation of sophisticated electronics training systems.

Born of the aerospace industry, Nida initially was challenged to meet the expanding and demanding requirements of military high-technology training. In the early 1980's Nida was one of the first training development Companies to offer all courseware in Computer Assisted Instruction format. In the mid-nineties, Nida began providing performance-based technical training in a distance education format, linking training institutions with students in remote areas around the globe.

Today, Nida Corporation is the pacesetter for the field of technical training. Nida training systems stand out as the first choice of the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Coast Guard. Nida is dedicated to meet the constantly changing world of advanced electronics training while remembering its roots by providing the very best in fundamental electronics training packages.

HAMPEN Engineering (USA) Training Equipment

NTI has also invested in training equipment manufactured by Hampden Engineering, Massachusetts, USA.

Hampden Engineering was established in 1954 as a manufacturer of electrical power distribution systems for education. The high quality and state-of-the-art design of these systems have made them a standard for engineering production process controls, maintenance and test facilities both in the USA and abroad.

HAMPDEN is the leading supplier of educational equipment and training programs in the areas of:

Basic Electricity Electrical Power (including transformers) Motors and Controls Basic Electronics Consumer Electronics Industrial Electronics Digital Electronics Digital Simulators Microcomputers Hydraulics Pneumatics Fluidics Robotics Process Instrumentation Automatic Control Systems Basic Refrigeration Air Conditioning Electric, Gas & Oil Furnace Heat Heat Pumps Hydronics Solar Energy Supervisory Control

Workplace Training

Workplace training involves an NTI trainer delivering the training at the candidate’s place of employment. NTI is flexible and works with the candidate and their employer to ensure training is delivered in a way, at a pace and to a timetable that suits all parties.

Vocational Placement

The object of a vocational placement is to allow the candidate to undertake vocational training and gain experience in a workplace environment. A vocational placement arrangement is appropriate for candidates who would not normally have regular access to a workplace environment. The placement is directly related to the specific units of competency of the qualification being undertaken. Vocational placements are hands-on practical work in a real work environment and are an assessable part of the course. For short placements (less than 240 hours per calendar year) a candidate should not be paid for the vocational placement - it is part of their training, not paid employment.