How do I become an IMSPA accredited trainer assessor?

Accredited trainer assessor information:

There are two types of IMSPA accredited trainer assessors (ATA). To qualify for accreditation, a trainer must successfully complete the appropriate ATA programme.

IMSPA accredited trainer assessor - National Pool Plant Operators Certificate
The accreditation will enable the trainer to deliver training courses for the National Pool Plant Operators Foundation Certificate; the National Pool Plant Operators Certificate; and the National Pool Plant Operators Revalidation Certificate. Subject to providing evidence by CPD of their experience of operating spa pools, this accreditation will also enable the ATA to deliver the National Spa Pool Operators Foundation Certificate and the National Spa Pool Operators Certificate
IMSPA accredited trainer assessor - IMSPA Operations Certificate and IMSPA Supervisory Management Certificate
This accreditation will enable the trainer to deliver the 10 modules of the Operations Certificate and the three modules of the Supervisory Management Certificate (Sports Services Operations, Employment Practices and Finance and Administration). This qualification is regarded as the required training programme for duty managers and officers.

Criteria for potential IMSPA accredited trainer assessors (ATAs)

Candidates must fulfil the following criteria:

IMSPA Member or Associate Member.
Two years industry experience at a supervisory or management level.
Previous history of training staff.
Familiarity with current delivery and presentation techniques, including the use of 'Powerpoint'.

For the National Pool Plant Operators Certificate and related courses potential ATAs will have to provide, in addition to the above:

Significant recent pool plant experience (evidenced by disclosure and CPD record).
Current NPPO certificate.

How to register interest

Candidates should write to IMSPA HQ indicating which courses they are interested in delivering. This should be accompanied by an up to date CV. Suitable candidates will be invited to attend appropriate tutor training and assessment.

What are the assessors looking for?

The effective communication of the subject to the normal work environment associated with the role of a duty manager/officer.
The effective engagement with the group and the ability to establish a good rapport, encouraging feedback and involvement.
At least one exercise, with an analysis and discussion of the responses to that exercise to evaluate its effectiveness
Effective use of training aids, demonstrating competence with 'Powerpoint', using a balance of teaching and learning through interaction.