Australia's Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector plays a vital role in equipping the workforce with practical, job-ready skills. Behind every competent worker is a skilled trainer who guided them along the way. Embarking on a career as a vocational trainer is a rewarding journey, with various pathways to help you achieve your professional goals. From comprehensive qualifications to specialised short courses, in this guide, you will discover the pathways to becoming a vocational trainer.
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is a qualification designed for anyone looking to become a trainer or assessor within Australia's VET sector. The course equips participants with the competencies required to deliver and assess nationally recognised training. In this course you will learn how to facilitate engaging sessions, develop competency-based assessments, and evaluate vocational training programs. In addition, participants will acquire skills such as mentoring, developing assessment tools and, learn how to apply their learned knowledge to real-world settings.
The Certificate IV in Training and Assessment can lead to a variety of career and study pathways, including:
Career Pathways:
Vocational Education Teacher
Enterprise Trainer
Registered Training Organisation (RTO) Trainer and Assessor
Further Study Pathways:
Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Graduate Diploma of Vocational Education and Training
Specialist Education Courses
The Site Trainer and Assessor Course is a non-accredited course ideal for those supporting or delivering training in the workplace, particularly in non-accredited settings or alongside qualified trainers. In this course, participants will learn the basics of face-to-face training and develop the required foundational skills to facilitate and conduct workplace training, assessment and mentoring roles.
The Work Skill Instructor Skill Set is an ideal entry point for individuals aspiring to become trainers. This nationally recognised course equips participants with foundational skills in face-to-face instruction and enables them to develop the necessary foundational skills required to facilitate and conduct workplace training.
The Assessor Skill Set is designed for individuals seeking to acquire the competencies required to become a competent workplace assessor. In this course, participants will learn how to conduct fair, consistent, and compliant competency-based training for workplaces, training organisations, and other industry settings.
The Facilitation Skill Set is a nationally recognised skill set designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills to deliver training, facilitate groups, and support others in a training environment or workplace. Students will learn how to design and plan effective training sessions and gain the practical skills to deliver engaging, interactive training.
Ready to take the next step towards a successful career as Trainer and/or Assessor? Enrol in one of our Training and Assessment courses conducted via All Mine & Construction Training.
About Civil Safety
Civil Safety is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO 32381) for the mining, civil and construction industries, with operations across Queensland and Western Australia.
We provide safety and operational training to thousands of people every year from a diverse range of backgrounds. Our highly experienced trainers bring real-world experience to the classroom, ensuring our students graduate ready for work with the skills, confidence and qualifications required for safe and compliant operation in dangerous environments.
With a vast range of courses, plus a variety of learning methods including face-to-face, blended and online, we can help you gain the skills you need to enter a new industry or upskill in your current career.
Find out more information on the range of courses we offer, or give us a call on 1300 CIVIL S.
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