DFRP - Course Designer

Delivering essential training as a Course Designer (DFRP) at Capita Fire Service College. We’re looking for an experienced course designer to join our high-profile project team. Specializing in Defence fire rescue, this important role will have a big impact as you design and develop both new and existing training courseware Job title: DFRP - Course Designer Job Description: Delivering essential training as a Course Designer (DFRP) at Capita Fire Service College. We’re looking for an experienced course designer to join our high-profile project team. Specializing in Defence fire rescue, this important role will have a big impact as you design and develop both new and existing training courseware. You’ll need knowledge of the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT) and, ideally, you’ll have worked on or understand the Defence Fire Rescue (DFR) Program. Either way, you’ll have excellent attention to detail and be able to present your ideas and solutions. Apply now and you’ll make a huge difference to the way our fire-related courseware is run. What you’ll be doing: Designing and developing courses to meet customer requirements in alignment with DSAT. Maintaining DSAT course documentation in line with maintenance schedules. Implementing the design methodology, providing a specialist resource for the routine review, re-design and improvement of existing courses, together with the design of training to meet new or changed requirements. Operating to Capita standards in all elements of governance and reporting. Supporting the design, development and maintenance of the Learning Management System. Maintaining awareness and ensuring adherence to Defence, regulatory and industry standards. Conforming to awarding body requirements, such as ISO and SFJ. Collaborating with SMEs, instructors, and Defence stakeholders to ensure course content meets operational and strategic training needs. Contributing to the evolution of blended and digital learning strategies, ensuring alignment with Defence digital transformation goals. Design and implement evaluation strategies to measure training effectiveness and inform continuous improvement. What we’re looking for: A training requirements, design and delivery professional with prior knowledge and experience of managing training design within Defence, in accordance with JSP 822. Ideally (but not essential) knowledge of, or experience in, operating within the Defence Systems Approach to Training (DSAT). Recognised training design qualification, having ideally completed the Detailed Course Design course at DCTS, and/or demonstrable experience of conducting training design within a safety critical and regulated environment. Conversant with Moodle. Experience in using courseware authoring software such as H5P, Articulate and Microsoft suite. Strong planning and organisation skills to ensure design activities are completed within agreed deadlines. Current knowledge of learning theories and content design trends to ensure the organisation is at the leading edge of learning design About Fire Service College: The Fire Service College is a leading organisation for fire prevention and protection and response, providing assessed, accredited and assured fire and multi-service training for emergency service professionals globally. With over 40 years’ experience in delivering fire and rescue training internationally, we specialise in equipping today firefighters and other emergency responders with the best possible skills and training to learn the latest techniques and procedures. Our unique incident ground, at one of the premier fire training venues in the world, coupled with our expert instructors, provides the opportunity for our learners to train and exercise in a realistic and challenging environment, for a learning experience that is second to none. What in it for you? 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