Introduction
The curriculum consists of three phases of learning:
These phases reflect:
- an early induction and basic grounding in public health;
- acquisition of the knowledge base;
- basic skills training;
- consolidation of core advanced skills;
- an option for trainee selected components which will allow development of defined interest or practice within a specified setting.
How long is each phase of training?
The three phases of learning are not defined by time but by successful acquisition of learning outcomes defined for each phase.
Learning outcomes are linked to a target phase of training; this is the latest phase by the end of which the competency should be evidenced. This does not preclude early achievement. However, many of the learning outcomes identified for phase 3 involve work of complexity for which experience and competence might accumulate over a longer period.
For some trainees it may be suitable for projects to satisfy/acquire learning outcomes in a higher phase of training with the agreement of their TPD. For example, whilst in phase 1 of training trainees could agree to undertake a project with associated learning outcomes which span into phase 2. However, it would not be appropriate for phase 3 learning outcomes to be achieved whilst trainees are in phase 1.
Progression between phases
Passage between phases is dependent on success both in examinations and in satisfactory workplace-based assessment.
FPH must receive confirmation of a trainee's progression between phases by a letter from their TPD.
