First-Tac
Training package
CURRICULUM – TRAIN-THE-TRAINERS WORKSHOP for the training on the use of force and basics of tactical medicine for first responding unifromed police officers
ERASMUS+ PROJECT FIRST-TAC
Development of Joint Curriculum for First Responders
on the Use of Force and First Aid Tactical Procedures
| Title of the learning programme | Train-the-trainers workshop for the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine Training |
| European Qualifications Framework Level | Level 5 |
| Duration of learning | 3 days, 24 learning hours |
| Learning programme group | Training Delivery Skills |
Aim of the workshop
The workshop is focused on teaching skills improvement of the trainers for the use of force and basics of tactical medicine training. The aim of the workshop is to equip the trainers who will deliver the Training on the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine for First Responding Uniformed Police Officers with the necessary competences related to training delivery methodology.
Furthermore, during the workshop trainers will be introduced to the goals and learning outcomes of Training on the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine, and they will be presented with the implementation plan of the curriculum.
Implementation model
The workshop will be implemented in face-to-face or online model. Online model will be delivered in real time, and with the same number and type of tasks for learners, therefore there are no differences in the learning outcomes of the two implementation models. All exercises are developed in a way that makes them suitable for both implementation models.
In face-to-face implementation model, the institution organizing the workshop will provide all resources and cover all costs.
The workshop will be implemented in national languages of partner countries, simultaneously in every partner institution.
Requirements
Time: 24 learning hours during three days
Learners: 20 (1 class) maximum
Instructors: 3 instructors minimum (4 learners per instructor)
Resources:
- 1 PC or laptop
- Internet access
- E-learning platform with virtual classroom (in online implementation model)
Location: physical or virtual classroom
Target group and entry requirements:
- Use of force and/or tactical medicine instructors
- Experience in the use of force and/or tactical medicine training delivery.
Workshop learning outcomes
| On completion of this workshop, learners will be able to: |
| LO1: deliver and adapt learner-centered training content respecting the principles of adult learning |
| LO2: manage teaching/learning activities that involves interactive learning methods, namely demonstration and role-play |
| LO3: assess learner performance, ensuring achievement of learning outcomes and provision of constructive feedback |
| LO4: independently create role-play and demonstration exercises, defining time, resources and structure of the exercise |
Learning Strategy
The workshop is focused mainly on skills improvement regarding the implementation of learning and assessment methods of the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine Training, which will enable learners to fully deliver the training. Learners are police instructors and therefore expected to have basic knowledge in targeted area.
The workshop includes a combination of:
- Short lectures and presentation on key topics and teaching/learning methodology
- Active sessions in which learners practise and discuss learning and assessment methods.
Active sessions and tasks provide opportunities for learners to develop and practice skills, as well as to judge their own progress and receive feedback from peers and instructors. All exercises are related to the content of the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine Training, and the examples are extracted from it.
Learners are expected to actively take part in the discussion and practical exercises. The trainers support the learners to explore and integrate the concepts related to the workshop and also steering the process and encourage debate.
Assessment strategy
The workshop assessment strategy is designed to support learners in reaching learning outcomes. It is based mostly on formative assessment, i.e. individual feedback. Even though there are no pass/fail assessments, trainers have an obligation to point out the critical mistakes clearly, and provide suggestions for the correct course of action.
For the exercises, rubrics are created, in order to assess whether the learners have achieved learning outcomes in key areas. Feedback is provided throughout the course to ensure continuous progress and general critical standards are established.
Exercises structure of the training
| Exercise | Method | Weight |
| Practical exercise 1 – Role play | Group work – planning the role-play exercise | Correct actions / critical mistakes |
| Practical exercise 2 – Discussion | Practical exercise – leading a short discussion in smaller groups | Correct actions / critical mistakes |
| Practical exercise 3 – Demonstration | Practical exercise – performing a short demonstration in smaller groups | Correct actions / critical mistakes |
| Practical exercise 4 – Assessment skills | Practical exercise – assessing peer performance | Correct actions / critical mistakes |
Workshop Structure
| WORKSHOP PLAN | NO. OF LEARNING HOURS | |||
| I | General part of the workshop | 1 | ||
| 1. | Introduction to workshop | |||
| II | Theoretical part of the workshop | 3 | ||
| 1. | Presentation of the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine Training | 2 | ||
| 2. | Interactive teaching methods and constructive feedback | 1 | ||
| III | Practical part of the workshop | 20 | ||
| 1. | Exercise 1 – role play | 5 | ||
| 2. | Exercise 2 – discussion | 5 | ||
| 3. | Exercise 3 – demonstration | 5 | ||
| 4. | Exercise 4 – assessment of the peers | 5 | ||
| In total: | 24 | |||
| GENERAL PART OF THE WORKSHOP | NO. OF LEARNING HOURS | ||
| 1. | INTRODUCTION TO WORKSHOP | 1 | |
| 1.1. | Administration | 1 | |
| 1.2. | Presentation of the workshop program, goals, competencies, schedule and persons leading the workshop | ||
| 1.3. | Code of conduct during the workshop | ||
| In total: | 1 | ||
| PRACTICAL PART OF THE WORKSHOP | NO. OF LEARNING HOURS | |||
| 4. | EXERCISE 1 – ROLE PLAY | 5 | ||
| 4.1. | Planning of role play on topic from the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine Training – in small groups | 5 | ||
| Content 4.1.1. | Using the knowledge about role play, learners create role play scenario following given learning outcomes and define time, resources and structure of the exercise. It is a group activity | 4 | ||
| Content 4.1.2. | Every group presents their scenario to other groups, and every scenario gets feedback by the instructors immediately after it is presented | 1 | ||
| 5. | EXERCISE 2 – DISCUSSION | 5 | ||
| 5.1. | Discussion on critical mistakes that could be made during the exercises of the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine Training – in small groups | 5 | ||
| Content 5.1.1. | Instructors lead a short discussion on the topic related to the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine Training, for example: Which approach is better: letting the learners make critical mistake or stop the exercise and prevent it? | 1 | ||
| Content 5.1.2. | Using the knowledge about discussion and the instructors’ example, each learner leads a short discussion on one critical mistake that participants of the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine Training can make during exercises. Focus is on why this is considered critical mistake, can it be prevented and how to give feedback if it has been made | 4 | ||
| 6. | EXERCISE 3 – DEMONSTRATION | 5 | ||
| 6.1. | Demonstration of specific content of the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine Training – in small groups Note: In online implementation, learners will record their demonstration, and the video will be played to the members of the group and instructors during the real-time online session. In face-to-face implementation, demonstrations will be recorded and later played to the members of other group | 5 | ||
| Content 6.1.1. | Using the knowledge about demonstration, each learner demonstrate one specific content of the Use of Force and Basics of Tactical Medicine Training. Each demonstration gets feedback by the instructor immediately after the demonstration | |||
| 7. | EXERCISE 3 – ASSESSMENT OF THE PEERS | 5 | ||
| 7.1. | Giving feedback to workshop peers in objective and constructive way | 5 | ||
| Content7.1.1. | Demonstrations of one group will be given to the other and vice versa, and each learner will have to assess one, and help his group members assess others | |||
| In total: | 21 | |||