Train-FOR-Trainer (TFT)
Course Overview
The Train-For-Trainer (TFT) program is a professional development course designed for maritime professionals who wish to become instructors, trainers, or assessors in the maritime training sector.
The course focuses on developing the instructional, assessment, and course-design competencies required to deliver modern competency-based maritime training aligned with international and Canadian regulatory expectations.
This program is delivered fully online through HS Academy’s Learning Management System and includes lectures, group workshops, practical exercises, and teaching simulations.
The course is developed in accordance with:
- STCW Convention and Code (Regulation I/6 & Section A-I/6)
- IMO Model Courses (including instructor training methodologies)
- Transport Canada expectations for maritime training institutions
- HS Academy Quality Management System (ISO 9001:2015)
This course is a professional development program and is not a Transport Canada-approved course.
Course Duration & Delivery
Total duration: 32 hours
- 18 hours of theory
- 14 hours of practical workshops and teaching exercises
Delivery mode: Online / Virtual classroom (live + interactive)
Maximum class size: 20 participants
The course requires active participation, teamwork, and practical teaching exercises.
Who Should Apply
This program is designed for individuals who intend to work as:
- Maritime instructors
- Trainers
- Assessors
- Maritime subject-matter experts transitioning to teaching roles
Applicants must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Demonstrate interest in teaching or training
- Possess relevant maritime or technical knowledge
- Be able to communicate effectively in the language of instruction
Holding a Transport Canada Certificate of Competency or Certificate of Proficiency is recommended but not mandatory.
Course Objectives
The TFT program prepares participants to:
- Apply adult learning principles in maritime training
- Plan and deliver competency-based training aligned with STCW
- Develop lesson plans and training materials
- Design maritime courses using the IMO Model Course methodology
- Apply fair and reliable assessment techniques
- Operate within a maritime training Quality Management System
Course Modules
The course consists of nine core modules:
- Maritime Training Framework & International Conventions
- STCW Convention & Competency-Based Training
- Planning an Effective Learning Environment
- Training Aids & Instructional Technologies
- Instructional Techniques & Teaching Activities
- Lesson Planning & Learning Outcomes
- Evaluation of Teaching & Learning
- Maritime Course Design
- Introduction to Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001:2015)
Participants complete practical exercises including:
- Micro-teaching sessions
- Lesson plan development
- Assessment design
- Course development workshops
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion, participants will be able to:
- Deliver competency-based maritime training
- Apply STCW instructional and assessment techniques
- Design and evaluate maritime training programs
- Conduct fair and effective trainee assessments
- Prepare professional lesson plans and teaching sessions
- Contribute to maritime training institutions and programs
Assessment & Certification
Participants must successfully complete:
- Continuous assessment and practical exercises
- A written examination
- A practical teaching demonstration
- Final instructor assessment interview
Graduates receive: HS Academy Course Completion Certificate
This certificate confirms successful completion of the instructor development program and does not replace Transport Canada approval
Career Path & Opportunities
This course supports professionals who wish to:
- Teach at maritime training institutions
- Deliver corporate or industry training
- Develop maritime courses and programs
- Work toward meeting Transport Canada instructor requirements
Important Notice
This program is developed and delivered under the HS Academy Quality Management System.
It is a professional development program and does not constitute a Transport Canada-approved training course.
Transport Canada may review instructor training and institutional records during audits of recognized training institutions.
How to Register
Register via DEMKIS LMS
You may complete your pre-registration through the DEMKIS Learning Management System. Once the course schedule and start date are finalized, pre-registered participants will be contacted by email with further enrolment instructions.
If you experience any difficulty during the registration process, please contact us at info@hsacademyservices.com.