Course Information
About this course
Delivered by the Defence Centre for Training Support (DCTS), this course is the highest level course in the Defence Trainer Capability Pathway. This course is specifically for those in a defence trainer manager role, and is not a Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) awareness or DSAT Manager's course. The 'Defence Systems Approach to Training eLearning v1.0' on the Defence Learning Environment (DLE) will provide students with an overview of the DSAT process.
Please note: all our courses will be open for application six 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.
| Course number | Course dates | Open for application from |
|---|---|---|
|
DTM 001 |
26 – 28 May 26 |
Jan 26 |
|
DTM 002 |
23 – 25 Jun 26 |
Jan 26 |
|
DTM 003 |
01 – 03 Sep 26 |
Apr 26 |
|
DTM 004 |
06 – 08 Oct 26 |
May 26 |
|
DTM 005 |
24 - 26 Nov 26 |
Jun 26 |
|
DTM 006 |
02 – 04 Feb 27 |
Sep 26 |
|
DTM 007 |
02 – 04 Mar 27 |
Oct 26 |
What you will learn
You will learn how the Defence Trainer Manager (DTM) is the highest level of assurance/qualification in the defence trainer capability. They are responsible for advising the chain of command on the implementation of this direction and other defence training and education policies. They act as the functional managers of the DTSs in a training establishment or on a unit and will oversee trainer-specific continuing professional development. The DTM role is an advanced role in the delivery of DSAT. They are also the lead for continuous improvement (CI) relating to the Defence Trainer Course. They will not be expected to duplicate the role of the DTS. Where a unit is so small that there is no individual suitable to act as a DTM, Front Line Commands (FLC) may nominate other suitably qualified and experience personnel outside that unit to undertake the role.
How this course will help your career
This course will provide students the knowledge required to conduct the four core DTM tasks as outlined in Joint Service Publication 822:
- advising the chain of command on and ensuring the implementation of DTC direction
- functional management of DTS
- supporting the professional development of training delivery staff through the management of mandatory workplace training for defence trainers and DTS and coordination of trainer-specific CPD
- quality assurance and maintenance of training delivery standards through the implementation of unit self-assessment relating to the unit's system for managing defence trainers and DTS and the promotion of good practice
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.
| 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 your 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
It is recommended that you are DTS qualified, if you wish to come on the course with a similar or equivalent qualification please contact the DTC delivery team to confirm eligibility.
Additional information
How the course will be taught
- Face-to-face
- Online (Virtual)
How you will be assessed
Individual formative assessment and some group activities.
Planned dates
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