The MELODY CBRN training curriculum has a modular approach...
to facilitate flexibility in content, training hours, target audience and training methods.
depending on prior CBRN knowledge of the trainees...
available time and the physical or digital possibilities.
The trainer can select specific topics and training methods to tailor...
the training to the envisaged learning outcomes.
to train basic knowledge and provide information on the operational and tactical level...
Classroom presentation material has been developed for the seven modules of the curriculum.
Classroom presentations consist of test questions and powerpoint...
presentations that include notes with guidance for the trainer...
on what information to share and where to include National examples of procedures.
the content of the CBRN basics is also available as an e-learning tool.
In this way, trainees can prepare themselves in advance and start on-site training..
with the same level of basic knowledge.
In addition to knowledge training in a classroom setting or by e-learning...
a variety of interactive training methods are available to train...
at the operational and tactical level.
In scenario discussions, trainees can put their gained knowledge...
into practice by discussing how to respond when facing specific situations...
or to apply their knowledge in a mock up.
Also, more complex situations can be trained...
including interagency collaboration at the tactical level.
In a tabletop exercise. MELODY provides a broad range of scenarios...
dealing with either C, B or RN to choose from which scenarios..
to include in the training will depend on the target...
audience, background and level of expertise.
practical training also includes hands on training in which trainees..
will be trained in donning and doffing of personal protective equipment or in decontamination.
All practical training material is provided with information..
to guide the trainer through the scenarios and includes suggestions...
on how to execute hands on training.
The card game MELODY Mind was developed as an informal instrument..
to recapitulate or test the gained knowledge...
when composing a training, make sure to tailor it to the needs of the trainees...
alternate between the different types of training materials...
Make sure there is ample time for interaction..
and include examples of situations...
the trainees are likely to face in their daily job.
In this way, first responders will become aware that CBRN is a daily matter.
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