Training Operations Manual

5.6. BECOMING AN EMERGENCY CARE TRAINER/FACILITATOR

Overview
Step 1: Submit ECT Expression of Interest
Step 2: Complete online knowledge assessment (if all pre-requisites are met and SLSQ approves, this will be emailed to you).
Step 3: Attend ECT Induction (if approved, you will be notified of an upcoming induction to attend)
Step 4: Complete required number of Probationary Courses outlined in your individual personal development plan (SLSQ to send you your individual personal development plan after you attend an ECT Induction)
Step 5: Submit final paperwork signed off by Mentor for SLSQ to process

Forms


How to become an ECT Facilitator
(Cert IV TAE40116 or Equivalent)

REQUIREMENTS

  • Hold a current Certificate IV – TAE40116 (or equivalent) – (TAE40116 or Cert IV TAE40110 + TAEASS502 + TAELLN411)
  • Be proficient in the award(s) you wish to train
  • Hold current UOC’s for the award you wish to train
  • Have a minimum of 3 years training/ industry experience
  • Complete an online ECT Facilitator Expression of Interest Form (reviewed by SLSQ)
  • If eligible, complete a knowledge assessment
  • If eligible, invitation to attend an ECT Induction (includes a practical assessment component)

PROBATIONARY COURSES

  • SLSQ to assess competency and provide an individual personal development plan including:
    • Required number of Probationary courses to be Observed and Delivered for each award (FA and ART).
  • SLSQ shall advise Probationary TAF’s when courses are available to observe or deliver

(NOTE: When delivering a course you must be supervised by a current ECT Facilitator holding a Cert IV TAE40116 or equivalent)

Your observing Facilitator MUST complete a SLSQ Probationary TA & F ECT Observation Form for each course and submit with the course paperwork)

ASSESSMENT

  • When ready for assessment, notify the Regional Education and Training Supervisor Education Development Coordinator (ETS or EDC) who will assign a current facilitator to observe you train a course and complete final endorsement

(NOTE: When delivering a final assessment you must be supervised by a current ECT Facilitator holding a Cert IV TAE40116 or equivalent that has been allocated by SLSQ)

SLSQ PROCESSING
After receiving the completed paperwork (final SLSQ Probationary TA & F ECT Observation Form signed by approved SLSQ Mentor) from the assessing facilitator, SLSQ will review and process the award.
Member to hold following prior to processing:

  • Current Certificate IV – TAE40116 (or equivalent)
  • Be proficient in the award(s)
  • Current UOC’s for the awards
  • Hold ECT Induction award (current)
    • Completed ECT EOI
    • Completed knowledge assessment
    • Attended ECT Induction
  • Hold TAF Induction Award (current)

SKILLS MAINTENANCE

  • To maintain currency, you must attend an annual Trainers, Assessors & Facilitators ECT Proficiency

RESOURCES:

  • PowerPoints Members Area Library:
    • ART- HLTAID015
      • SLSQ – HLTAID015 – Provide advanced resuscitation & oxygen therapy PowerPoint
    • FIRST AID and CPR
      • SLSQ – HLTAID011 First Aid & HLTAID009 CPR PowerPoint
  • Emergency First Aid Manual Edition 21
  • ARC Guidelines Website

How to become an ECT Trainer or Assessor
(Trainer or Assessor Skillset)

REQUIREMENTS

  • Hold current Training Officer skill set TAESS00014 (UOC’s: TAEDEL301 + BSBCMM401) or Assessor skill set TAESS00011 (UOC’s:TAEASS401 + TAEASS402 + TAEASS403 + TAEASS502) or equivalent
  • Be proficient in the award(s) you wish to train
  • Hold current UOC’s for the award you wish to train
  • Have a minimum of 3 years training/ industry experience
  • Complete an online ECT Facilitator Expression of Interest Form (reviewed by SLSQ)
  • If eligible, complete a knowledge assessment
  • If eligible, invitation to attend an ECT Induction (includes a practical assessment component)
  • Please be aware, you cannot train and assess the same course

PROBATIONARY COURSES

  • SLSQ to assess competency and provide an individual personal development plan including:
    • Required number of Probationary courses to be Observed and Delivered for each award (FA and ART).
  • Regional Education and Membership Development Coordinator to assign a Direct Supervisor who will act as a mentor and point of contact for ECT related questions (NOTE: you will need to ensure they complete a direct supervisor form for every course that you teach)
  • SLSQ shall advise Probationary TAF’s when courses are available to observe or deliver

(NOTE: When delivering a course you must be supervised by a current ECT Facilitator holding a Cert IV TAE40116 or equivalent)

Your observing Facilitator MUST complete a SLSQ Probationary TA & F ECT Observation Form for each course and submit with the course paperwork)

ASSESSMENT

  • When ready for assessment, notify the Regional Education and Membership Development Coordinator (EMDC) who will assign a current facilitator to observe you train a course and complete final endorsement
  • Form to be used: SLSQ Probationary TA & F ECT Observation Form

(NOTE: When delivering a final assessment you must be supervised by a current ECT Facilitator holding a Cert IV TAE40116 or equivalent that has been allocated by SLSQ)

SLSQ PROCESSING
After receiving the completed paperwork (final SLSQ Probationary TA & F ECT Observation Form signed by approved SLSQ Mentor) from the assessing facilitator, SLSQ will review and process the award.
Member to hold following prior to processing:

  • Current Training Officer skill set TAESS00014 and Assessor skill set TAESS00011
  • Be proficient in the award(s)
  • Current UOC’s for the awards
  • Hold ECT Induction award (current)
    • Completed ECT EOI
    • Completed knowledge assessment
    • Attended ECT Induction
  • Hold TAF Induction Award (current)

SKILLS MAINTENANCE

  • To maintain currency, you must attend an annual Trainers, Assessors & Facilitators ECT Proficiency and have trained / assessed or facilitated a course in the last 12 months.

RESOURCES:

  • PowerPoints Members Area Library:
    • ART- HLTAID015
      • SLSQ – HLTAID015 – Provide advanced resuscitation & oxygen therapy PowerPoint
    • FIRST AID and CPR
      • SLSQ – HLTAID011 First Aid & HLTAID009 CPR PowerPoint
  • Emergency First Aid Manual Edition 21
  • ARC Guidelines Website

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