Trainer Assessor

About ITDA Instructor Trainer Assessor

Definition of the word Assessor.... What does it mean?

Someone whose job it is to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something:  From the Cambridge (UK) University dictionary...

The ITDA definition is: An ITDA assessor is trained to assess; Theory, Skills and applied knowledge as it pertains to ITDA Standards required for a pass grade in that subject area...

The Instructor trainer level has always been a senior instructor level for those with a great deal of experience with specialist skills and knowledge in training divers, the assessor addition brings those skills to a sharp focus in not just evaluating divers skills to standard but integrating the various levels of Knowledge, skills development and the practical application to meet our standards. In order to be graded correctly...  See ITDA Instructor trainer page for requirements to become a trainer...

Many agencies have different titles, for example PADI the Professional Association of Diving Instructors have a level they call "STAFF INSTUCTOR", which is essentially an Instructor trainer as they help / assist Course Directors with Instructor Development Courses. They must then attend a CD Course to become a course director.

ITDA Instructor trainer offers a clear and simple route to our Course Director level, as an upgrade path based on experience and attendance at an ITDA Course Director Course Programs or attendence at a Course Director Assessor workshop. Which are held four (4) times a year in various ITDA Regions.

Who can qualify to attend our Trainer Assessor Programs?

Simply any ITDA Instructor Trainer or Trainer designate / Candidate who has over three years training experience, and has certified over 50 students at higher levels; (Advanced, Specialist L2 and Dive Leader) may apply to attend an ITP-Trainer Course, which is conducted at the same time as an Instructor Training Program Course (For the real life experience of working with instructor candidates.

ITDA Professionals demonstrating exceptional skills and who are mature and have a strong desire to work with instructor candidates, may apply to ITDA HQ requesting a place on the next ITDA Trainer Workshop.

Any senior instructor from any agency who has experience with training leadership levels, and / or experienced Technical Instructors with the desire to become trainers or trainer assessors.  See Link Here to ITDA Trainer Workshop...

About Us

The ITDA are focused on higher quality training and have created a unique assessment and skills evaluation process based on our step system, building student knowledge and skills slowly (At a pace for the student!). We also only issue certifications based on actual ability level, sometimes this means requiring more experience before full certifications are awarded.  98% of our diver programs are pass first time...  See our unique professional membership options link here!

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