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REC Instructor/Trainer
A four day (24 hour) course. The trainer programme is designed to introduce a systematic method of training candidates to provide emergency care. Topic learning and presentations intermixed with scenarios of real situations. The programme is a five step process:
- Core knowledge: valid standard course • advanced course • first aid experience
- Training skills: 4 day trainer • assignments • video assessment • external assessment
- Observation: observe foundation level course • logbook for recording attendance
- Supervision: Supervised training with registered trainer
- Registration: Recommendation by two registered trainers • independent trainer
The Content
The course is progressive, each session utilizes previous modules. Assignments are integrated throughout the course. The course includes:
- Code of Practice: ACOP • 1974 H&S at Work Act • equality • safety • assignments
- Presentation: presentation skills • communication • dealing with candidates • audiovisuals
- Teaching: teaching skills • lesson plans • learning outcomes • planning • assignments
- Coaching: small groups • skill development • demonstrating • feedback
- Assessing: observing • questions • productive assessment • constructive assessment
- Video analysis: presentations • teaching • coaching • assessing • feedback • assignments
- Development: new developments • research • assignments • cpr
The Assessment
- The Instructor award is assessed by: observing training • observing assessing • oral • written assignments
- All candidates wishing to deliver the REC scheme must have completed a REC 2 day emergency course to understand the philosophy of REC, completed the advanced course and have an in-date HSE certificate for First Aid at Work.
The Qualification
To become a recognised REC trainer you must complete the following steps:
- Attend 4 day Instructor/Trainer course and complete all assignments given
- Observe a number of REC trainers
- Teach on first aid courses under the supervision of qualified REC trainers
- Submit written recommendations from REC trainers
- Submit teaching file
- Keep an up-to-date portfolio for continued professional development
Book now to avoid disappointment!
Non Residential based at Llandegla, North Wales.
This course can also be organised at specific sites for in house training and tailored to your specific work environment. Contact us for more information.
Price inclusive of lecture room costs, course registration, learning resources and refreshments. Transport is not included. Price is inclusive of your certificate and registration.
To book: Download this booking form, print it off, fill it in and send it to us at Getafix Ltd, Ty Coed, Coed-y-glyn farm, Glyndyfrdwy, Denbighshire LL21 9BP to reserve your place on a course. Please remember to include a cheque for the required amount.
