Bespoke Tuvalu Standard MHFA New Instructor Training Expression of Interest

By completing this Expression of Interest form, you are applying to become an accredited MHFA instructor for the 4th edition of the Standard Mental Health First Aid programme.

All Standard MHFA instructors must show they have the skills and experience to run MHFA workshops successfully. Applicants will need to show they have:

• good knowledge about mental health challenges and treatment
• good teaching and communication skills
• good interpersonal skills
• empathy and compassion to people with mental health challenges
• personal and/or professional experience with people with mental health challenges
• good knowledge of supports offered in Tuvalu to people experiencing mental health challenges.
• the passion and enthusiasm to deliver MHFA workshops
• organisational support from TASNOC.

Te Pou in partnership with TASNOC are committed to ensuring Standard MHFA accredited instructors have the appropriate skills and experience to successfully deliver MHFA workshops. Applicants’ suitability for the role will be assessed according to the responses given in their Expression of Interest.

If you progress to attend the new instructor training, you will be assessed during the course. You must successfully pass the assessment to gain accreditation as a MHFA instructor.

If your application is accepted, the next step is to complete the five-day in-person MHFA new instructor training course. This covers:

• tuition
• workshop resources - USB with all teaching materials
• access to the instructor resource hub on Pūkoro/Moodle
• accreditation certificates.

Upon completing the new instructor course, all instructors must sign a MHFA instructor agreement. Before you apply to become a MHFA instructor, please review the sample instructor agreement. You must confirm your acceptance of the requirements when you complete the Expression of Interest form.

We recommend writing your answers in a Word document or similar and then copying them into the form. This ensures you will not lose your answers if there is a problem with the form submission. Upon successful submission, you will be taken to a confirmation page and will also receive a confirmation email. If this does not happen, your application has not been submitted.

Please answer the following questions to ensure you meet the selection criteria. Please include specific examples of your experience.

Once your completed Expression of Interest form and acceptance of the instructor agreement have been received and reviewed, the MHFA team will be in touch about your application.