| DESCRIPTION: |
Professional Tactical Firearms Instructor:
This designation is for persons who wish to pursue a career where they wish to train firearms instructors on a tactical level. |
| AWARDING CRITERIA |
| For the Professional Designation to be awarded, professionals must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Underlying Registered Qualification or Part Qualification: |
Professional Tactical Firearms Instructor:
Application by member to awards Committee. Awards Committee Recommends to National Executive Board.
All Unit Standards in Categories: 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
2 Years Operational experience or 200 learners trained at Tactical Level.
Academic Component:
Entry level - Level 4 Qualification or equivalent. |
| Experiential Learning or Experience |
Professional Tactical Firearms Instructor:
The experience required for this designation must be at least two years' operational experience and/or 200 Learners trained at tactical level which must be documented and verifiable. |
| Competency Assessment |
External Integrated Summative Assessment.
Ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Compliance. |
| Designation RPL Statement |
| This Designation may not be awarded through Recognition of Prior Learning. |
| RETAINING CRITERIA |
| In order to ensure the currency of professional knowledge and to retain the Professional Designation, the professional must comply with the following minimum requirements: |
| Code of Conduct |
| Members must adhere to the Professional Body Codes of Conduct and Ethics. |
| Continuing Professional Development (CPD) |
| Professional Tactical Firearms Instructor:
120 Hours of theoretical training plus 120 hours of practical training over 36 months.
Accumulate 60 points over 36 months on the Professional Trainer Firearn Council (PFTC) point system or 20 points per year, (no less than 10 points must be achieved every 12 months).
Maintain the required PFTC grading for practical shoots. |
| Fees |
| Ensure that the annual membership fee is paid. |
