Trainer and Assessor
Teach adult students or train staff in a workplace.
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- What's it like to be a Trainer and Assessor?
- How to become a Trainer and Assessor
- Latest Trainer and Assessor jobs
- Top skills and experience for Trainer and Assessors
- Is Trainer and Assessor the right role for you?
- Trainer and Assessor role reviews
What's it like to be a Trainer and Assessor?
A Trainer and Assessor specialises in teaching adult students or training staff members. They may work in a technical and further education (TAFE) institute or polytechnic, or within a workplace. They usually specialise in one or more chosen fields of study.Did you find this video helpful?
Tasks and duties
- Planning, developing and delivering the course of study to students.
- Planning, delivering and marking assignments, papers and examinations.
- Providing academic and course–related advice to students.
- Delivering a variety of learning methods including lessons, discussions, workshops, laboratory sessions.
- Using teaching aids such as multimedia and computer tutorials, visual aids and handbooks.
- Maintaining records of students’ progress and attendance.
- Analysing current training methods and identifying areas for improvement.
- Advising management on the progress of staff-in-training and the overall performance and quality of the training system.
- Facilitating the delivery of specialised classes and courses by an external provider.
- Setting training objectives and assessing progress.
How to become a Trainer and Assessor
To become a Trainer and Assessor, you will need to complete the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116). You may be required to hold further qualifications in your chosen field, as well as industry–relevant skills and knowledge.
- 1.Complete the Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116).
- 2.Complete a Certificate IV or higher in your chosen field(s).
- 3.Consider completing the Diploma of Vocational Education and Training (TAE50116).
- 4.Undertake Continuing Professional Development, including attending work–related courses and conferences.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Trainer and Assessor employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. RTO Knowledge
Learning Aptitude
Training Facilitation
Teaching
Adult Education
Moderation
Digital Literacy
Drivers Licence
Vocational Education
First Aid
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Latest Trainer and Assessor reviews
3.0Mar 2025
Rewarding but demanding job role that can burn you out if you allow it to happen
Reviewer's QualificationCertificate IV in Training and Assessment
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationConstruction
The good thingsImparting knowledge and skills to the next generation
The challengesLack of respect that many people show towards you when you’re going above and beyond for them
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5.0Nov 2024
Proactive, creative, leadership, curiosity and care about employees knowledge improvement.
Reviewer's QualificationCompleted High School (Year 12)
Experience5 – 9 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationAccounting
The good thingsLeadership and sharing experience for individuals up skills performed
The challengesLack of communication, selfishness in work and carelessness over people
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