Abstract: Asserting that little research into the novice-to-expert continuum has been applied to the development of novice educators, synthesises three teaching and learning models -- the Model of Practical Skill Performance; the 4A Model; and Five Minute Preceptor -- and three specific skills -- 'think aloud', questioning, and feedback -- which together comprise a 'toolkit' of skills-teaching to assist educators in planning learners' skills acquisition.