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Instructor Certifications
Specific pofessional development programs
We offer instructor certifications across the entire force response continuum for operational use of force - from conflict control, to empty hand defence & control, mechanical restraints, intermediate force and firearms. Our instructor certifications are divided into 2 levels. Level 1 focuses on core skills for operational safety training, whilst Level 2 explores advanced concepts to develop operational survival, instructor competency and promote continuous improvement. Programs are progressive in format - core skills progress into intermediate and advanced concepts and methodologies - with instructors learning delivery and assessment strategies for theory and practical components of operational application. The content covers skills for delivering training to personnel in ‘standard’ operational roles, but all programs can be customised to specific agency or operational requirements. download brochure >>
Defensive Tactics Instructor
This program presents in-depth information for instruction of operational personnel in empty hand defensive tactics, restraint & control, mechanical restraints, and intermediate force options with the expandable baton. The strategies presented are simple, practical and effective, and are designed for use by operational personnel in real world situations against real violence. Theory content covers threat assessment, interpersonal communication for conflict, understanding stress, lawful guidelines for use of force responses, human physiology, anatomy and biomechanics and fundamental combat principles and concepts. Practical content for empty hand component covers strategies for creating distance, escape countermeasures, strike theory, takedowns and ground work, low and high threat restraint and control strategies, fundamentals of weapons awareness and defence against multiple subjects. Mechanical restraints and baton components cover types of restraints and batons, carriage, lawful use and maintenance or equipment. Trainer content includes professional demeanour and presentation, safety in training, class formats and structure, using active and dynamic drills effectively, creating tactical blueprints, avoiding training scars, and general fitness for violent confrontations involving a use of force.
Title: |
Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification Level 1 (Operational Essentials) |
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Code: |
DTIC1 |
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Duration: |
5 days |
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Content: |
Technical Methodology - conflict control, law, empty hand defence, restraint & control, handcuff, baton. Training Methodology - practical drills for skill acquisition, training & assessment principles, instructor values, safety in training, competency-based instruction. |
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Requirement: |
Initial certification (Security Industry Defensive Tactics Instructor certification) |
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Dates: |
23 - 27 April 2012 (Melbourne) |
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Title: |
Defensive Tactics Instructor Certification Level 2 (Advanced Control Strategies) |
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Code: |
DTIC2 |
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Duration: |
4 days |
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Content: |
Technical Methodology - countermeasures for ground defence/multiple attacks/weapons, post incident management, duty equipment, intuitive bodywork, strike theory, biomechanics. Training Methodology - active/dynamic drills for skills development, combat physiology & psychology, fitness & health. Includes Training Safety Officer Certification. |
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Requirement: |
Initial certification |
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Prerequisites: |
DTIC Level 1 |
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Dates: |
10 - 14 September 2012 (Melbourne) |
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Title: |
Defensive Tactics Instructor Recertification |
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Code: |
DTIR |
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Duration: |
3 days (Level 1), 2 days (Level 2) |
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Content: |
Empty Hand Defence, Restraint & Control, Handcuff, Baton |
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Requirement: |
Recommended every 3 years |
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Prerequisites: |
DTIC Level 1 / 2 |
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Dates: |
TBC |
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Registration: |
register your interest >> | download briefing bulletin >> | download application form >> |
Firearms Instructor
This program trains participants to instruct others in the operational use of revolver and/or semi-automatic handguns. Theory content covers firearms safety, liabilities & responsibilities, mechanical operations, ballistic theory, equipment, fundamentals of survival shooting, maintenance, first aid & post crisis trauma, and documenting use of force incidents. Practical content covers carriage & presentation, handling skills & operational techniques including rectifications, dry drills & live firing, and weapon retention. Trainer content covers key principles of training & assessment, safety in training, professional ethics & standards for UOF instructors, range management including conducting hot ranges, coaching strategies, and use of drills and simulations for stress inoculation training. The program makes use of practical skill acquisition and development through extensive range practice exercises and drills.
Level 1 is approved by Licensing Services Division, Victoria Police, for Security Industry Firearms Instructor certification in Victoria.
Title: |
Firearms Instructor Certification Level 1 (Operational Essentials) |
Code: |
FIC1 |
Duration: |
6 days |
Content: |
Technical Methodology - conflict control, law, firearms safety, marksmanship, mechanical functions & rectifications. Training Methodology – practical drills for skill acquisition, training & assessment principles, instructor values, safety in training, competency-based instruction |
Requirement: |
Initial certification (Security Industry Firearms Instructor certification) |
Prerequisites: |
Recommended minimum national trainer qualification (AQF4); basic UOF competency |
Dates: |
21 - 25 May 2012 (Melbourne) |
Title: |
Firearms Instructor Certification Level 2 (Advanced Survival Tactics) |
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Code: |
FIC2 |
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Duration: |
4 days |
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Content: |
Technical Methodology - survival mindset, low light, visual surveys, fatal tunnels, fire & movement, alternate carriage & positions, single-hand drills, reactive shooting, officer down, retention, post incident management, duty equipment. Training Methodology - active/dynamic drills for skill development, ballistics & stopping power, trauma management, UOF concepts, fitness & health. Includes additional Range Safety Officer Certification. |
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Requirement: |
Initial certification |
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Prerequisites: |
FIC Level 1 |
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Dates: |
15 - 19 October 2012 (Melbourne) |
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Title: |
Firearms Instructor Recertification |
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Code: |
FIR |
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Duration: |
3 days (Level 1), 2 days (Level 2) |
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Content: |
Revolver &/or Semi-automatic handgun |
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Requirement: |
Mandatory every 3 years (for security industry instructors in Victoria) |
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Prerequisites: |
FIC Level 1 |
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Dates: |
5 - 7 March 2012 (Melbourne) |
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Registration: |
register your interest >> | download briefing bulletin >> | download application form >> |
Special Note
Specialised programs are limited to public safety personnel (security, law enforcement, corrections, government and military), due to content, regulations and operational applicability. Further prerequisites are outlined in the program briefing bulletin issued with the application form. Due to the extensive resources and organisation required to coordinate this type of training, programs require minimum numbers. Cut-off dates for each program are listed several weeks prior to course commencement and are clearly listed on the application forms. Participants should ensure they submit their applications well before the cut-off date to reserve their place and ensure course commencement.
