Trainer and Assessor
Help people develop the skills they need to succeed in the workplace by delivering specialised training programs.
Help people learn the skills they need to succeed in the workplace
Working as a Trainer and Assessor, you’ll help people develop the skills they need to succeed at their jobs and further their careers. Working primarily with adults, you’ll be responsible for running staff training programs in specialised fields, equipping your students with the knowledge and confidence to be productive members of the workforce. You may work in-house at a large organisation, training new staff, or you may be employed by a specialist training agency and deliver training to a range of businesses across the country.
Key stats
Trainer and Assessors provide an important role in supporting people’s career development, and report high levels of job satisfaction. Here are some key facts and figures about this career path:
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$1,742
Average weekly salary
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44 hrs
Average hours worked per week
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44 yrs
Average age of people in this career
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Multi-region
Jobs available in metro and rural areas
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~27,500
People employed in this industry
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77%
Of employees are full time
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Low
Unemployment for this industry
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Very high
Skill level required for this career
Source: JobOutlook.gov.au; SEEK.com.au
Core skills of a Trainer and Assessor
Working as a Trainer and Assessor, you’ll have specialised skills in assessing and supporting your clients’ needs. Some of the core skills of Trainers and Assessors include:
Preparing training materials
Gathering resources and putting together training plans and materials, including worksheets, demonstrations, and multimedia presentations.Delivering training
Facilitating training in a range of environments, including small classes, larger groups, and online.Working with business stakeholders
Liaising with management and industry stakeholders to develop training that meets business goals, and report on the progress of staff.Marking student work and maintaining records
Assessing students’ performance, providing grades, and maintaining records of attendance and performance.Start here
Online and flexible delivery
You may choose to continue your studies at university to become a qualified Teacher.
Fore more information about studying to become an Trainer and Assessor, get in touch with one of our Course Coordinators. They'll help you understand your study options and match the right course with your goals.
Why choose GOTAFE?
Community connections
We have strong relationships with local industry, and our trainers regularly recommend students to local employers.
Passionate trainers
Our trainers know that education is vocation, and are dedicated to helping you pursue your passion and become the best educator you can be.
Recognised qualifications
Give your career a boost with a recognised Training and Assessment qualification from GOTAFE.
Explore more career opportunities
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Helpful advice for planning your career
Still not sure what career path you’d like to follow? Our Skills and Jobs Centre is a one-stop-shop for anyone looking for career planning advice. The Centre is government-funded and you don’t have to be a GOTAFE student to get help from our advisors.