Water First Responder Instructor Recertification
Goal
To assess the delegates competence in core instructional skills and associated knowledge & understanding required to instruct others in the skillsets of the Water First Responder (Mod 2)
Target group
Personnel needing to recertify their Water First Responder Instructor Mod 2 award.
Highlights
DEFRA Module 2 instructor-specific recertification.
Covers training delivery as well as assessing students competence.
Ensures continued readiness for water rescue operations.
Description
This 2-day course is designed for Mod 2 instructors needing to recertify their Water First Responder Instructor award. It assesses delegates' competence in core instructional skills and associated knowledge required to instruct others in MOD 2 skillsets.
This two-day course is for existing Water First Responder Instructors who are required to recertify their award before it expires 3 years after issue. The course recaps instructional skills, training design, safety considerations, scenario evaluation, and compliance with DEFRA standards. Delegate are given refresher training and are assessed in their skill sets to deliver training in the water environment. The course covers classroom-based learning and requires delegates to create and present classroom sessions to their peers. Practical teaching sessions are delivered by the delegates in Mod 2 skillsets, which progress to delegates planning scenario-based training to draw out specific learning points. Instructors holding this award can train others as Water First Responders, and deliver CPD training in any of the Mod 2 skillsets.
Compliance
DEFRA Water First Responder Mod 2 Instructor
Previous knowledge
In-date Water First Responder Instructor award PLUS in-date DEFRA MOD 3 compliant award, Advanced First Aid Award compliant with DEFRA Con-Ops Annex F, operational knowledge of operating as a Water First Responder / Water Rescue Technician, working knowledge of DEFRA Flood Rescue Concept of Operations.
Requirements
Age 18+. Delegates must be fit for this physically demanding course requiring the ability to demonstrate all Water Rescue Technician (Mod 3) skillsets with a high degree of competence.
Progression
Recertification is recommended every 2 years by means of re-attending this course.
Theoretical elements
- Classroom sessions refresh knowledge in training planning and delivery, the role of instructors, reviewing and assessing, risk assessing, lesson planning, teaching models and legislative considerations.
- Delegates must produce rescue plans, risk assessments and lesson plans which are assessed.
- A short written examination confirms learning.
- A course manual is issued.
Practical elements
"- Practical sessions put the theoretical knowledge into practice, with additional input including; group management, dynamic risk assessing, observing and delivering feedback, rescuing delegates in difficulty, delivering practical teaching sessions to peers, delivering training and assessment scenarios to draw out learning outcomes.
- Specialist equipment is provided.
- Continuous assessment is conducted throughout to confirm learning. "