This course will teach you how to become a Firearms Instructor and prepare you to present training courses in all disciplines (handgun, shotgun and rifle). This is not an entry level course. (Not for beginners).

The minimum requirement for attending this course is intermediate level handgun, shotgun and rifle.

This course is not available at all Training Centres. For a Training Centre in your area, please contact IFTA Head Office.

If you own a Firearm Training Centre and you would like to make use of ITA training material, then your Firearms Instructor must attend an ITA Firearms Instructor course.

Duration: This course is usually run as part of a two week program which includes the following unit standards:

  • SUPERVISE FIREARM TRAINING
  • CONDUCT TARGETED TRAINING USING GIVEN METHODOLOGIES
  • CONDUCT OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENT
  • RANGE OFFICER
  • PFTC ETHICS WORKSHOP (A requirement for Instructors & Assessors when they apply for their PFTC registration)

SAQA Qualification

This unit standard compliments the instructor unit standard. It focuses on the concept, theories and methodologies around outcomes-based education. Candidates who complete this unit standard will be taught how to use the ITA training system, training manuals and block programs so that they remain compliant with the requirements of the quality assurer.

This course is offered as part of the ITA Instructor program and is covered over a couple of days.

Duration: This course is usually run as part of a two week program which includes the following unit standards:

  • SUPERVISE FIREARM TRAINING
  • CONDUCT TARGETED TRAINING USING GIVEN METHODOLOGIES
  • CONDUCT OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENT
  • RANGE OFFICER
  • PFTC ETHICS WORKSHOP (A requirement for Instructors & Assessors when they apply for their PFTC registration)

SAQA Qualification

The ITA Assessment program is based on ITA’s training system and assessment tools. While the Assessor unit standard is a generic one; this unit standard is based on the assessment of basic handgun unit standard (U/S 119649).

ITA can upload qualified Assessors on to the Professional Firearm Trainers Council (PFTC) Learner Management System, as well as on to the ETDP SETA Learner Management system. A candidate who holds this unit standard may assess any subject in which he or she is considered to be a subject-matter expert.

Duration: This course is usually run as part of a two week program which includes the following unit standards:

  • SUPERVISE FIREARM TRAINING
  • CONDUCT TARGETED TRAINING USING GIVEN METHODOLOGIES
  • CONDUCT OUTCOMES-BASED ASSESSMENT
  • RANGE OFFICER
  • PFTC ETHICS WORKSHOP (A requirement for Instructors & Assessors when they apply for their PFTC registration)

SAQA Qualification