Firearm Instructors Course - Weekend Program, 16-17 & 23-24 April, by Russel Kirk

Due to demand, ITA will be holding another Instructors Course - Weekend Program.

This course is intended for individuals who cannot commit to a full week of training, thus the program is performed over two consecutive weekends.


The ITA courses are Internationally recognized and accredited locally by:

• SASSETA (Safety And Security Sectoral Education Training Authority)
• PFTC (Professional Firearm Trainers Council) No 041 967 474 377
• SAPS (South African Police Services) No 4000004
• PSIRA (Private Security Industry Regulatory Authority)
• ITA also guarantees recognition (RPL) with this qualification for any future accreditation that may be required in South Africa.

Venue:
ITA Head Office
31 Voortrekker Road, Mindalore, Krugersdorp (close to Westgate)

Course times:
16-17 April, and 23-24 April, from 09h00 to ~17h30 daily.

Cost:
R5 550.00 per person (Excl VAT)
(A 50% non refundable deposit is required on booking)

Total including VAT: R6 327.00 per person


Course Outline

Day 1 (16 April):
09h00 Welcome and Registration
09h15 Pre-course evaluation
10h15 Feedback report
10h30-12h30 Subject Knowledge (outcomes-based education)
12h30-13h30 Lunch Break (supplied by ITA at no additional cost)
13h30-15h30 Subject Knowledge
15h30-18h00 Teaching Methodology & Assessments

Day 2 (17 April):
09h00 - 11h00 Lesson plans, presentation skills and evaluation.
11h00 - 12h30 Portfolio of Evidence (Assessment, Record Keeping, SETA Procedures)
12h30 - 13h30 Lunch (supplied at no additional cost)
13h30 - 14h30 Portfolio of Evidence
14h30 - 15:30 Handgun Evaluation
15h30 - 18:30 Handgun training and Qualification Shoot

Day 3 (23 April):
09h00 - 12h30 Assessment Criteria & Documentation
12h30 - 13h30 Lunch (supplied at no additional cost)
13h30 - 15h30 Handgun Training
15h30 - 17h30 Handgun Qualification Shoot

Day 4 (24 April):
09h00 - 11h00 Shotgun Evaluation
11h00 - 12h30 Shotgun training and qualification shoot
12h30 - 13h30 Lunch (supplied at no additional cost)
13h30 - 17h00 Rifle Training and qualification shoot



Banking details:
International Firearm Training Academy
Standard Bank
Branch code: 015 841 (Key West Branch)
Account Number: 021 263 647


Each candidate must bring:

• A Handgun, 2 magazines, holster and 300 rounds.
• A Shotgun, sling, and 100 rounds. (50 buckshot & 50 birdshot)
• A Semi-Auto Rifle/Carbine or Bolt Action Rifle, sling, and 50 rounds.
• Eye protection, ear protection and a cap.

** Firearms can be rented, extra ammunition will be available for purchase. Please confirm requirements when submitting your booking.


Optional Extras:

• Accreditation Package for PFTC (including Quality Management System) - R 1,315.79

• Assessor Training – Only available to persons attending the ITA Instructor Course R 2,850.00

• Range Officer Training - R1,850

Above prices are exclusive of VAT.


For inquiries please contact Russel Kirk on 083 292 1436, or simply ask your questions on this forum!

Space on this course is limited, and bookings will be made on a first-come-first-serve basis. Please download and fill out the course registration form below, and fax / email back.

A list of guesthouses in the area is also attached, if you require lodging.

Attachments:

Booking Form: Attachment 21916
Guest Houses in area: Attachment 21917

Please note: Any person attempting this course should already be proficient in the use of firearms. This is not an entry-level program. Candidates must be experienced firearm users. All candidates will be graded during the qualification shoots.

Gentlemen,

There are still one or two spots open for the upcoming instructors course. This course is split over two consecutive weekends, commencing this coming weekend.

Rgds

Bazza

Bazza

Can you please provide coordinates for the venue, miss GPS tells me that no 31 Voortrekker exists, I must choose from 100?
Rgrds

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Originally Posted by BasieB

Bazza

Can you please provide coordinates for the venue, miss GPS tells me that no 31 Voortrekker exists, I must choose from 100?
Rgrds

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OK, got it from Google Earth.

No worries!

If anyone else needs it:

Latitude: 26° 7'35.16"S
Longitude: 27°49'50.51"E