To become a trainer in Wessex it is necessary for you to complete and pass the modular prospective trainers course, 3 University of Winchester assignments and attend the four half days of the new trainers course. 

In additon, prior to being allocated a GP learner you will need an approval visit, which consists of the Associate Dean or his deputy, a visiting trainer, a GP learner (FY2, ST1,2 or 3) and frequently a lay visitor, who come to your surgery for approximately half a day.  Once approved you will need to undergo a re-approval visit, by a team with a similar delegation, after a learner has been with you for 10 months or so.