Tools Directory
All NOVA™ Standard tools organised by JSP 822 DSAT Element and Stage
Element 1: Analysis (TNA)
Training Needs Analysis — scoping, role analysis, gap analysis, and requirements definition
Stage 1 — Scoping Exercise & Report
Establish and manage the TNA Steering Group — governance, membership, terms of reference, and TNA oversight.
Define the support plan for the TNA — resources, schedule, budget, and stakeholder commitments.
Conduct the scoping exercise — define boundaries, initial assessment, and determine the scale of the TNA.
Generate TNA Terms of Reference — scope, authority, membership, timelines, and deliverables.
Create the TNA Plan — activities, milestones, timelines, and responsibilities for the analysis.
Profile the training audience — demographics, experience, entry levels, throughput requirements, and pipeline.
Identify constraints — resource limitations, infrastructure, time, safety, and environmental barriers.
Generate the Scoping Exercise Report — findings, resource estimates, scope boundaries, and recommendations.
Generate the TrAD — formal authority to proceed with training analysis, design, or delivery.
Stage 2 — Role Analysis
Identify and define the role(s) to be analysed — group related roles and establish role boundaries.
Map training progression across roles — career development pathways and role scalar production.
Analyse tasks by Difficulty, Importance, and Frequency to derive Training Categories and prioritise.
Classify each task as Knowledge, Skill, or Attitude to inform training method and media selection.
Categorise training requirements — formal, informal, on-job, and self-study based on DIF and KSA outputs.
Create and edit Role Performance Statements — Performance, Conditions, Standards for each task.
Map analysis outputs against allied doctrinal frameworks — DSAT, TRADOC, NATO, and S6000T alignment.
Identify and document training gaps — compare current capability against required capability.
Create draft Training Objectives with Performance, Conditions, and Standards from analysis data.
Evaluate training delivery options using MOTE scoring to determine optimal methods.
Determine required fidelity levels for simulation, synthetic, and live training environments.
Analyse location and environmental implications — operational conditions, hazards, and training site factors.
Identify and evaluate methods and media options for training delivery during analysis.
Conduct cost-benefit analysis of training options — financial viability and value for money assessment.
Evaluate and compare training options — weighted scoring, risk assessment, and recommendation.
Generate the Training Needs Report with executive summary, findings, and recommendations for CEB approval.
Post-TNA evaluation — feed findings back into the analysis cycle for continuous refinement.
Element 2: Design
Training design — objectives, specifications, assessment, methods, media, and learning architecture
Stage 1 — Objectives & Requirements
Review and validate the Trained Output Requirement from Analysis before commencing Design.
Refine and finalise individual Training Objectives with Performance, Conditions, and Standards.
Generate FTS comprising TPS, WTS, and RTGS — defining the boundaries of formal training.
Break TOs into Enabling Objectives and define Key Learning Points (KSA-tagged).
Define entry standards and prerequisites that trainees must meet before course admission.
Stage 2 — Assessment, Methods & Media
Create the Assessment Strategy (AStrat) — formative/summative policies, methods, and standards.
Generate ASpec with test blueprints, question banks, and marking schemes.
Determine required fidelity levels for simulation, synthetic, and live training environments.
Evidence-based analysis of training delivery methods and supporting media options.
Map KSA classifications to appropriate training methods — matching content type to delivery approach.
Finalise the selection of training methods and media based on analysis and KSA mapping.
Plan the sequencing of training events — dependencies, prerequisites, and progressive complexity.
Design the overall course structure — modules, phases, duration, and syllabus organisation.
Analyse resource requirements — equipment, facilities, ammunition, consumables, and costs.
Define trainer qualifications, instructor-to-student ratios, and staffing requirements.
Stage 3 — Specification & Authorisation
Sequence TOs/EOs/KLPs for progressive learning and generate the master Learning Specification.
Track and manage design-phase risks and assumptions affecting the training solution.
Formal review and quality gate — verify design is complete, coherent, and ready for delivery.
Generate the TrAD — formal authority to proceed from Design to Delivery.
Element 3: Delivery
Training delivery — preparation, scheduling, execution, quality management, and student tracking
Define the training task — what must be delivered, to what standard, and by whom.
Manage Defence Trainer Capability — qualifications, currency, and competence requirements.
Ensure instructor standardisation — consistent delivery, marking, and assessment practices.
Generate course admin instructions — joining instructions, admin arrangements, and logistics.
Generate PAR-structured lesson plans (Present-Apply-Review) with trainer notes and resources.
Create training programmes with course dates, timetables, throughput, and resource allocation.
Manage pilot course execution — capture feedback, assess effectiveness, refine before full rollout.
Develop and manage the training safety case — hazard identification and safety controls.
Generate Commander's Risk Assessment for training activities — hazards, controls, and residual risk.
Track and manage identified training deficiencies — severity, impact, and remediation actions.
Plan and resource remedial training interventions — "training in" not "catching out".
Track individual student progress, achievement against objectives, and generate progress reports.
Manage training records — course completions, assessment results, and evidence archives.
Generate the Training Quality Manual — quality policy, targets, and management procedures.
Manage trainee and trainer welfare — duty of care, supervisory arrangements, and pastoral support.
Element 4: Assurance
Evaluation, validation, continuous improvement, governance, and audit
Post-TNA evaluation — feed findings back into the analysis cycle for continuous refinement.
Evaluate across all 4 Kirkpatrick levels — Reaction, Learning, Behaviour, and Results.
Comprehensive Internal Validation — design checks, delivery observation, assessment analysis.
TRA-led External Validation — Level 3 transfer assessment, workplace observation, and CEB recommendations.
Create the overarching Evaluation Strategy — defining InVal and ExVal approaches and scheduling.
Define and track Key Performance Indicators for training effectiveness and efficiency.
Generate post-course reports — outcomes, pass rates, issues identified, and recommendations.
Design and manage feedback collection — course critiques, surveys, and structured debrief tools.
Capture, track, and action lessons identified through training delivery and evaluation.
Manage continuous improvement actions — track, prioritise, and implement training improvements.
Defence People Training Board / Joint Capability Steering Group governance interface.
Training Policy Group / Defence Joint Training and Education Committee governance interface.
Training Education Skills and Resettlement Requirements PAG / Joint Capability Training Working Group.
CEB governance tool — manage approval workflows, decisions, and training authority oversight.
Manage Working Groups and Steering Groups — terms of reference, membership, and actions.
Internal self-assessment and audit — verify compliance against DSAT requirements.
Customer/supplier audit — TRA assessment of TDA/TD performance and compliance.
External independent audit and inspection — Ofsted, regulatory, and third-party assurance.
Cross-Cutting & Specialist Tools
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Generate a complete training package from a single RolePS upload — documents in one click.
One RolePS in, full DSAT-compliant document set out. Autonomous cycle across all 4 Elements.
Describe any course — NOVA generates TOs, EOs, KLPs, Lesson Plans, Assessments, and PowerPoint slides.
AI-powered presentation generator with automatic SVG diagrams and KLP-based structure.
Create, manage, and deliver training courses with learner tracking and progress analytics.
Generate a complete classroom delivery package — Learning Specification and Instructor Slide Pack from cascade data.
SCORM, xAPI, ADAPT Framework, and H5P export for LMS deployment.
Generate outputs harmonised across UK DSAT, US TRADOC, NATO, and S6000T frameworks.
Translate training terminology between Allied frameworks with full 616-term dictionary.
Searchable doctrine library — JSP 822, DTSM 1-5, TRADOC, NATO, and S6000T references.
Track JSP 822 compliance across all DSAT activities with automated checking.
Administration
Platform management, account settings, pricing, and support resources
Main NOVA dashboard — overview of all projects, recent activity, and quick access to tools.
View and manage subscription plans — Free, Standard, Force Multiplier, Command, and Enterprise.
Secure payment processing via Stripe — card, bank transfer, or procurement voucher.
Documentation, FAQs, user guides, and support resources.
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