Road Traffic Collisions Instructor

The Road Traffic Collision Instructor Course is designed to develop the specialist knowledge, practical skills, and professional behaviours required to effectively instruct and assess personnel in RTC response and rescue operations. Participants will learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate structured RTC training programmes, applying best practice instructional techniques within dynamic and realistic learning environments.

The programme focuses on developing instructor confidence and competence in facilitating safe, engaging, and operationally relevant training, ensuring learners can perform RTC interventions effectively and safely in real-world incidents. By the end of the course, delegates will be equipped to lead, manage, and assess RTC training activities to a recognised professional standard.

Accreditations Skills for Justice (SFJ) Awards

Key Benefits

• Develop the competence and confidence to deliver Road Traffic Collision (RTC) training in accordance with recognised industry standards and operational best practice.
• Strengthen instructional capabilities through the application of effective communication techniques, learner-centred delivery methods, constructive feedback, and robust assessment practices.
• Gain the expertise to safely instruct and supervise learners in the use of specialist RTC equipment, emerging vehicle technologies, and the systematic application of the six phases of rescue.
• Enhance operational decision-making and instructional effectiveness through realistic, scenario-based training that replicates the challenges of real-world incidents.
• Build the capability to design, deliver, and evaluate engaging RTC training programmes that promote learner competence, safety, and operational readiness.
• Develop the skills required to manage dynamic training environments while maintaining safe systems of work and effective risk control measures.

Who Should Attend?

This programme is designed for:

• Operational personnel who currently deliver, or intend to deliver, Road Traffic Collision (RTC) training within their organisation.
• Instructors and trainers responsible for developing, coaching, and assessing personnel involved in emergency response operations.
• Individuals seeking to achieve the SFJ Level 3 Award in Road Traffic Collision Instruction.
• Emergency service professionals wishing to enhance both their technical RTC competence and their instructional capability.
• Supervisors and team leaders responsible for maintaining operational competence and training standards in RTC response.

What You Will Learn

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be able to:

• Plan and deliver safe, structured, and effective RTC training sessions using recognised instructional methodologies.
• Instruct learners in the application of the six phases of rescue, casualty management, and vehicle extrication techniques.
• Apply effective assessment strategies to evaluate learner competence and provide constructive developmental feedback.
• Facilitate realistic, scenario-based training exercises that enhance operational performance and decision-making.
• Manage training risks and maintain safe systems of work during practical RTC training activities.
• Reflect upon, evaluate, and continuously improve your own instructional practice to enhance learner outcomes and training effectiveness.

⏱️ Duration - 5 days

🎓 Certification Awarded SFJ Level 3