Tools Directory
All NOVAโข specialist tools organised by DSAT element. Click any tool to open it.
Element 0: Governance
Management Training System activities - oversight, authorities, and initiation
Analyse and validate Statement of Requirements against JSP 822, DTSM 2, NATO Bi-SC 75-7, and S6000T compliance standards.
Establish the TNA Steering Group (TNASG) to oversee the TNA process. Define membership including TRA, TDA, DE&S, and SMEs.
Access JSP 822, DTSM 1-5, TRADOC 350-70, NATO Bi-SC 75-7, and ASD/AIA S6000T reference materials.
Element 1: Analysis
Training Needs Analysis - scoping, role analysis, gap analysis, and requirements
Main Training Needs Analysis dashboard. Track progress across all 23 TNA activities with status indicators.
Upload and analyse source documents. AI extracts tasks, roles, and requirements automatically.
Create and edit Role Performance Statements with Performance, Conditions, Standards for each task.
Manage role groups and cluster related roles for efficient training analysis and design.
Calculate Method of Training Evaluation scores to determine optimal training delivery methods.
Identify and manage training voids - tasks that cannot be trained with current resources or methods.
Compare current capability against required capability to identify training gaps.
Generate Scoping Exercise Reports with resource estimates and initial findings.
Generate Training Needs Reports with executive summary and recommendations for CEB approval.
Detailed activity-level analysis and documentation for complex TNA requirements.
Analyse tasks by Difficulty, Importance, and Frequency to prioritise training requirements.
Individual activity workspace for detailed TNA documentation and evidence capture.
Training needs analysis adapted for corporate and commercial environments.
Generate optimised prompts for AI-assisted analysis and document generation.
Element 2: Design
Training design - objectives, specifications, assessment strategies, and learning architecture
Main Training Design dashboard. Manage TOs, EOs, KLPs, and all design artefacts.
Create and refine Training Objectives with Performance, Conditions, and Standards.
Break down TOs into Enabling Objectives (2-5 EOs per TO).
Define Key Learning Points (3-5 KLPs per EO) tagged as Knowledge, Skill, or Attitude.
Generate FTS comprising TPS, WTS, and RTGS - defining training boundaries.
Create Assessment Strategy (AStrat) with formative/summative policies and AI guidance.
Generate ASpec with test blueprints, question banks, and marking schemes.
Evidence-based selection of training delivery methods and supporting media.
Sequence TOs/EOs/KLPs for progressive learning with Bloom's taxonomy levels.
Generate comprehensive LSpec - the master design document controlling training delivery.
Tag and analyse Knowledge, Skills, and Attitudes for each learning point.
Map training progression across roles and career development pathways.
Original design interface - use Design Dashboard for full functionality.
Export design matrix to ADAPT Framework for e-learning content creation.
Element 3: Delivery
Training delivery - lesson plans, scheduling, assessment instruments, and quality management
Main Training Delivery dashboard. Manage lesson plans, schedules, and delivery artefacts.
Generate PAR-structured lesson plans (Present-Apply-Review) with trainer guidance.
Create practical tests, theory tests, and marking schemes from ASpec.
Create annual training programme with course dates, throughput, and resource allocation.
Generate course schedules with daily timetables respecting EO dependencies.
Manage trainer assignments, venue bookings, and equipment allocation.
Manage pilot course execution and capture feedback for refinement.
Generate safety risk assessments for all training activities.
Track and manage identified training deficiencies with severity ratings.
Plan and resource remedial training interventions - "training in" not "selecting out".
Generate SOTT - TDA's formal commitment to deliver specified training.
Generate TQM with quality policy, targets, and record management procedures.
Generate SCD for trainee and trainer welfare management.
Element 4: Evaluation & Assurance
Internal and external validation, continuous improvement, and quality assurance
Main Evaluation & Assurance dashboard. Track InVal, ExVal, and continuous improvement.
Create overarching evaluation strategy defining InVal and ExVal approaches.
Plan Internal Validation activities - sampling, observation, and data collection.
Capture trainee reaction data - satisfaction, engagement, and feedback.
Analyse learning outcomes - knowledge acquisition, skill development, attitude change.
Generate Internal Validation reports with recommendations for CEB.
Plan External Validation - TRA-led audit of training effectiveness.
Measure behaviour change - transfer of learning to workplace performance.
Assess organisational results - impact on capability and operational effectiveness.
Generate External Validation reports with TRA audit findings.
Post-TNA assessment - feed evaluation findings back to Analysis phase.
Defence Training Assurance Framework compliance checking and documentation.
Manage continuous improvement initiatives and track implementation.
Internal self-assessment and audit against DSAT requirements.
Customer/supplier audit - TRA assessment of TDA/TP performance.
Cross-Cutting & Special Tools
One-click generators, cross-doctrinal fusion, and system utilities
Translate and harmonise training across UK DSAT, US TRADOC, NATO, and S6000T frameworks.
Main NOVA application interface with AI-powered chat and document analysis.
System validation and diagnostic testing for NOVA components.