The role
Tasks may include:
• devising technical training programs and schedules
• developing course content according to organisational requirements
• preparing training material such as presentations or worksheets
• leading training sessions, webinars, workshops etc. in groups or individually
• conducting on-site training when needed
• keeping and reporting data
• observing and evaluating results of training programs.
Skills required to be a Trainer
- Broad industry knowledge and experience in your technical field
- Excellent communication skills
Previous experience
Trainers must be extremely knowledgeable in their field of expertise and possess solid technical aptitude.
Minimum requirements
Generally a TAE40122 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is the minimum requirement to teach or assess accredited programs (under the standards for Registered Training Organisations), along with the subject matter expertise and experience in the relevant field.
An ‘Assessor Skill Set’ permits assessment only (without delivery of training) while an ‘Enterprise Trainer and Assessor Skill Set’ permits delivery of training under the supervision of other qualified trainers.
Optional additional qualifications: TAE50116 - Diploma of Vocational Education and Training.
What a Technical Workplace Trainer’s career progression can look like
Technical Workplace Trainers may look to advance their career by moving into roles such as training manager, human resources specialist or safety, quality or audit manager.
What do I do next?
Our findings include information from the Australian Industry Standards' Seamless Future Rail Skills report. Take a look at their Technical Trainer - Assessor pathways.
For more information on becoming a trainer:
- check out the Technical Trainer page on the Work in Rail website
- contact your local TAFE
- talk to your employer.
