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Specialised Certifications
Professional developmnet for instructors and innovative agencies

For instructors looking to progress further we offer several specialised certification programs, which build on the fundamental skills presented in the defensive tactics and firearms programs. They provide ongoing development for instructors to hone their skill sets and develop new ideas and strategies. Based on the same core principles underlying all our programs, they explore a wider variety of training strategies and methodologies.

ASP Instructor Certifications

We are currently the only organisation in Australia certified to provide ASP Instructor Certification (AIC), the most dynamic impact weapon and restraint training available. ASP training incorporates easily remembered and devastatingly effective techniques that can be used by personnel under actual field conditions, coupled with court defensible procedures that reduce liability whilst improving safety. Thousands of operational personnel have learned first hand that ASP techniques work under the stress of actual street confrontations. The program has revolutionized baton and handcuff instruction, and has been implemented by agencies throughout the world, with training being conducted in 81 countries. The competency-based program is easy to understand and provides efficient defensive tactics for personnel without long hours of training. The tactics are quickly learned, easily practiced and readily maintained long after the program is completed and training incorporates drills which simulate the stress of street encounters. As a realistic training program ASP instruction recognises that nothing works 100% of the time, so all ASP training retains the officer's ability to disengage or escalate, and since there are no complicated moves the ASP program avoids the training complexities which often plague other programs. Once certified, participants are prepared to instruct other personnel in operational use of the ASP Tactical Baton & Handcuffs, for ASP Basic Certification (ABC). Instructor Recertification is recommended every 3 years.

Title:	ASP Instructor Certification
Code:	AIC
Duration:	3 days (AIC Baton - 2 days, AIC Handcuff - 1 day)
Content:	The program is based upon a conceptual model for the use of force and teaches principles of control using the ASP Tactical Baton & Handcuffs. It focuses on instructional techniques, mechanical functions and maintenance procedures for ASP Tactical Baton & Handcuffs, and increases instructor familiarity and skill with expandable impact weapons and the full range of ASP handcuffs
Prerequisites:	ASP Basic Certification (ABC) or equivalent
Dates:	18 - 20 June 2012 (Melbourne)
Registration:	register your interest >>	download briefing bulletin >>	download application form >>

Reality-Based Simulation Training

Knowledge acquisition (when to act) and skill acquisition (how to respond) are the important first steps in training correct force response in an operational environment. However, the crucial next step is the stress inoculation phase of training, where officers get to apply their knowledge and skills in simulated operational environments, using carefully designed dynamic simulations that encourage real-world decisions in a variety of situations against a variety of threats. This program not only educates instructors in how to design and conduct effective simulations, but how to do it safely and professionally.

Title:	Simulation Instructor Certification (for Dynamic Force-on-Force Training)
Code:	SIC
Duration:	5 days
Content:	Effects of stress, principles of force-on-force training, roles & responsibilities in RBT, safety in training, scenario design, scenario implementation & conduct, gear and equipment selection, establishing a reality-based training facility
Prerequisites:	Recommended minimum national trainer qualification (AQF4) & basic UOF competency
Dates:	12 - 16 November 2012
Registration:	register your interest >>	download briefing bulletin >>	download application form >>

Range Safety Officer

The RSO program is designed as a short course for the conduct of safe live fire training with firearms. It certifies participants to effectively carry out the duties of a range safety officer for safe training in conjunction with a firearms instructor. It does not certify participants as a firearms instructor.

 

Title:	Range Safety Officer Certification (for Live Fire Training)
Code:	RSOC
Duration:	1 day
Content:	Roles & Responsibilities of RSO, Range Administration (facilities, equipment, firearms policy & records), Range Management for live fire training (safety procedures, hot range conduct, safety inspections/clearances)
Prerequisites:	Basic firearms competency
Dates:	scheduled by request
Registration:	register your interest >>

Training Safety Officer

The TSO program is designed as a short course for the conduct of safe practical training with defensive tactics. It certifies participants to effectively carry out the duties of a training safety officer for safe training in conjunction with a defensive tactics instructor. It does not certify participants as a defensive tactics instructor.

Title:	Training Safety Officer Certification (for Active Practical Training)
Code:	TSOC
Duration:	1 day
Content:	Roles & Responsibilities of TSO, Venue Administration (facilities, equipment, policy & records), Venue Management for active practical training (safety procedures, live weapons conduct, safety inspections/clearances)
Prerequisites:	Basic defensive tactics competency
Dates:	TBC
Registration:	register your interest >>

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.