IT Trainer

In summary

IT Trainers instruct computer users on how to most effectively user their hardware and software. They are also involved in the planning, timing, administration and coordination of training.

An IT Trainer may

*create and maintain course content and training materials
*deliver training courses (either one on one or in group sessions) in various applications and systems
*report on training activities and attendance
*co-ordinate the IT training strategy for their organisation What learning areas and study is needed?
*Computer Science or Computer Engineering university degree, or through an AQF Diploma or higher qualification or at least three years relevant work experience.
*Certificate IV in workplace training and assessment

This career would appeal to people who

*are willing to stay on the leading edge of chosen technical fields, and gaining hands-on experience with the latest technologies
*have good interpersonal skills, are effective communicators, and are able to transfer their knowledge effectively to students
*enjoy developing and writing course materials
*are good public speakers and/or presenters
*can work with minimal supervision
*have a wide variety of real-world experiences that can be described to students
*have patience (to deal with both the slower students, and the know-alls who want to run the class)