Why should you choose these programmes for your agency?
All ITC Programmes are simply designed yet highly effective, fully utilising the experience and expertise of Martin Smith's extensive background in training and law enforcement. Take advantage of these well devised and comprehensive programmes for your agency/organisation.
Advantages of these Programmes :-
Full support material available for all programmes
Programmes are adaptable to suit a wide range of situations.
The programmes are simple but detailed enough to give officers the skills they need.
The programmes cover training in tactical thinking, avoidance, and safe control methods with reasonable use of force options.
The programmes avoid complex moves and instil fast effective methods for all officers.
Each programme has a structured progression from basic user to instructor trainer level with full practical, written and trainer evaluation tests.
Although other programmes follow similar paths, all have been enhanced by Martin's considerable experience in Law Enforcement and martial arts.
Performance criteria enhance skill development and assists with trainer assessments.
The I.T.C. Defensive Tactics Programmes Include :-
Unarmed Defence
Use of Force
Edge Weapon
Ground Fighting
Weapon Control
Straight Baton
Tactical Handcuffing
The Cutting Edge of Physical and Mental Performance
The Affective Zone
For detailed information on all of the above courses
Training Progression
A structured training approach with various levels offers flexibility and greater recognition of the value and benefit of all the I.T.C. programmes. In house Instructors benefit from the qualifications gained and delivery is more cost effective to organisations with established trainer teams.
Basic User Course
Six hours duration - Annual Re-certification
Instructor Course
Twelve hours duration - Two year Re-certification
Candidate does not have to be certified as a basic user but should have basic DT instructor skills
Instructor/Trainer Course
Sixteen hours duration -Three-year re-certification
Must be a certified instructor and should be assessed carrying out an Instructor course over twelve hours with a further four hours additional training from a Master Trainer.
All courses include written and practical tests against set performance criteria. Instructor and Instructor/Trainer courses include trainer evaluation on teaching skills.
It is strongly advised that all of these programmes are complimented with basic training in 'use of force' issues and communication skills.
