Course Information
About this course
Delivered by the Defence Centre for Training Support (DCTS), the Defence Trainer Course has been designed for you, as a trainer delivering training within the phase 1, 2 and 3 environment, as well as in a defence workplace environment.
You will learn via multiple techniques including facilitation, practical training deliveries and interactive scenarios.
You will be required to deliver 3 x 30 minute practice lessons.
The course also includes the Care of Trainees training. For OR2 to OF3 and civil servant equivalents delivering training in a phase 1 or 2 training establishment. Level 3 Award on Education and Training.
Please note: all our courses will be open for application 6 months prior to the course start date and will appear in the 'Planned dates' box when we are accepting applications. Once application capacity for a singular course iteration has been reached, these course dates will be removed from the 'Planned dates' box. In the table below you can see all course iterations for the full training year and when they will become open for application. For further information please refer to 2025DIN07-019-Defence Centre for Training Support (DCTS) course information and instruction, which can be found on MODNET.
Applications for the course will be closed six weeks prior to the start date.
| Course number | Course dates | Open for application from |
|---|---|---|
|
DT 002 |
2 – 13 Jun 25 |
Jan 25 |
|
DT 003 |
14 – 25 Jul 25 |
Feb 25 |
|
DT 004 |
28 Jul – 8 Aug 25 |
Mar 25 |
|
DT 005 |
1 – 12 Sep 25 |
Apr 25 |
|
DT 006 |
15 – 26 Sep 25 |
Apr 25 |
|
DT 007 |
13 – 24 Oct 25 |
May 25 |
|
DT 008 |
27 Oct – 7 Nov 25 |
May 25 |
|
DT 009 |
17 – 28 Nov 25 |
Jun 25 |
|
DT 010 |
1 – 12 Dec 25 |
Jul 25 |
|
DT 011 |
12 – 23 Jan 26 |
Aug 25 |
|
DT 012 |
2 - 13 Feb 26 |
Sep 25 |
|
DT 013 |
16 – 27 Feb 26 |
Sep 25 |
|
DT 014 |
2 - 13 Mar 26 |
Oct 25 |
|
DT 015 |
16 – 27 Mar 26 |
Oct 25 |
What you will learn
You will learn a range of teaching methodologies, the course will provide a foundation in the essential skills and techniques, which are crucial for you when dealing with trainees in all phase of military training and in the workplace.
Completion of the DTc course is mandatory for all new trainers within phase 1, 2 and 3 training establishments.
How this course will help your career
It will enable you, as a trainer, to work in phase 1, 2 and 3 training establishments as well as in the workplace.
Entry requirements
Who can attend this course
- Military
- MOD civil servants
DCTS priority matrix applicants are to use the priority matrix below to identify where they best fall as a priority for the course. On receipt of application acknowledgement and student justification form from DCTS, all applicants are to list their priority number and return the student justification detailing why they fall within the below priority.
| Number | Overview | Detail |
|---|---|---|
|
1 |
Specific operational requirements |
Contained within student justification. Unit/line manager agreement (Defence Trainer Manager, Training Officer, or OF3/C2). Evidence required: For example, assignment order/detachment notice and/or extract from terms of reference (TORs). |
|
2 |
Unit critical, no unit qualified individuals |
Contained within student justification. Unit/line manager agreement (Defence Trainer Manager, Training Officer, or OF3/C2). Evidence required: Evidence of unit risk (training will be cancelled or reduced. Safety could be compromised). In addition, assignment order/detachment notice and/or extract from TORs. |
|
3 |
Unit urgent, reduced number of trained personnel |
Contained within student justification. Unit/line manager agreement (Defence Trainer Manager, Training Officer, or OF3/C2). Evidence required: Evidence of unit risk (training will be cancelled or reduced. Safety could be compromised). In addition, assignment order/detachment notice and/or extract from TORs. |
|
4 |
Current role requirement |
Contained within student justification. Line manager agreement (Training Officer or OF3/C2). Evidence required: Assignment order and/or extract TORs required and Navy Training Managers in phase 2 training. |
|
5 |
Professional, branch or trade requirement or promotion |
Contained within student justification. Line manager agreement (OF3/C2). Evidence required: Identifying courses for future roles within your profession, branch or trade but not currently your primary role or promotion board requirement. |
|
6 |
Cover of short-term gap |
Contained within student justification. Line manager agreement (OF3/C2). Evidence required: Not your primary role but fulfilling an additional requirement due to gapped post. |
|
7 |
Other reason |
Contained within student justification. Line manager agreement (SNCO). Reason for application (e.g. professional development, interest, future planning). |
Notes for unit justification:
- OF3/C2 contact and detail outlining the situation with numbers of posts, filled/gapped and how many of the filled ones are not yet qualified.
- Extracts of customer executive board (including working groups) records of decision.
- Extracts from the commander's risk assessment or self-assessment report, or other formal staff product which notes the risk (risk register, etc.)
Before you attend
You will have 8-12 hours for online learning on the Defence Learning Environment (DLE) and will have successfully completed the online multiple choice assessment.
Additional information
How the course will be taught
- Face-to-face
- Blended
- Online (Virtual)
How you will be assessed
You will complete:
- online multiple choice questions on the DLE
- 2 x 15 minute and 1 x 30 minute micro-teach
- contributions to group discussions throughout the course
- lesson planning
- self reflection
- peer review
- completion of the Level 3 Award in Education and Training Portfolio