1. Gavin Cuthbert National Training Officer in Cytogenetics 0191 2418711 ACC/CMGS National Genetic Technologist (GT) Training Programme Final assessments

2. Key documents http://www.cytogenetics.org.uk/training/gt_training_programme.htm National Genetic Technologist Training Programme

3. draft final assessment guidelines

4. National Genetic Technologist Training Programme Training scheme launched Jan 2009 GTs starting in 2008 could back-date up to Jan 2008 – need to demonstrate equivalence of training with National Programme (section 3.1 of ACC and CMGS GT TMs – contact me or Sarah)

5. National Genetic Technologist Training Programme Administrator to be confirmed - next draft of this document should contain details

6. Q. Who can carry out GT final assessments? A. Assessor who has attended either; 1. ACC/CMGS assessor training course (internal/external) 2. MSC Train the Trainer course or 3. be selected by Genetics Education and Training Board Assessor pool will be coordinated by the administrator Assessment will take place in the assessors lab, ideally in the closest laboratory. Travel for trainee to final assessment needs to be locally funded National Genetic Technologist Training Programme

7. The Assessment Short - 60-80 mins Focus on technical (Technical/practical competence validated by the lab. – reviewed by assessor) National Genetic Technologist Training Programme Concerns….. Large number of assessors involved Oral assessment of technical training Not Clinical Scientist training we need to give very clear guidance as to the level at which to set the assessment

8. National Genetic Technologist Training Programme Example questions…..

9. National Genetic Technologist Training Programme Example questions…..

10. National Genetic Technologist Training Programme Example questions…..

11. After the assessment Complete assessment report form Successful candidates – award Certificate of Competence in Genetic Technology (by GETB) Unsuccessful candidates – −report to training laboratory −outline reasons for fail −recommend action and timescale

12. Gavin Cuthbert National Training Officer in Cytogenetics 0191 2418711 ACC/CMGS National Genetic Technologist (GT) Training Programme Final assessments