Training Officer (QLD)

State/Territory Specific Information

Education and Training:

To become a training officer you usually have to study adult education, business management, training, human resources or human resource management at university. To get into these courses you usually need to gain your QCE. Applicants may be required to attend an interview. Most universities in Australia offer degrees in these areas. Universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements or offer external study. Contact Open Universities Australia or the universities you are interested in for more information as requirements may change.

Additional Information:

The Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) offers membership to those involved in the training industry. There are different levels of membership, for students through to those who have a high level of qualification and experience.

Academic training alone is not normally sufficient to find work in this field. Training officers often need to have extensive work experience and job knowledge, gained as an assistant, through work in specialist technical areas, or as a leading hand or supervisor.

Many Registered Training Organisations, including TAFE, offer a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment. This may be of assistance to people with a trade or extensive work experience who are required to train other employees in their place of work. This qualification is also generally required to plan and conduct training and assessments within a Registered Training Organisation. See the separate entry for Technical and Further Education Lecturer for full details.

Related Courses:

While the following courses are related to this occupation, they may not necessarily lead directly to employment, nor provide the most direct pathway to the occupation. Courses which provide preliminary or informal training, as well as those which provide additional job skills following initial qualifications may also be listed.

*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.

  1. Certificate IV in Training and Assessment *
  2. Diploma of International Education Services
  3. Diploma of Training and Assessment *
  4. Diploma of Training Design and Development *
  5. Diploma of Vocational Education and Training *
  6. Associate Degree in Learning Design
  7. Bachelor of Adult and Vocational Education
  8. Bachelor of Education - Technical and Vocational Education
  9. Bachelor of Learning Design
  10. Bachelor of Psychological Science *
  11. Bachelor of Training
  12. Bachelor of Vocational Education and Training

Employment Opportunities:

Training officers work in federal, state, territory and local government departments and agencies; training institutions; and in many large private firms. Banks, retail stores, mining companies, manufacturing companies, health and medical organisations and other large firms have staff training departments.

There is a growing tendency for organisations to employ training consultants for short-term contracts to undertake specific projects. Because of this, training consultants often combine training with other human resource duties such as personnel work.

There is an increasing need for training officers with specialised knowledge of new technology.

As a training officer gains experience, prospects of advancement and/or promotion improve. Opportunities exist for training officers to attain management positions or to become self-employed as training consultants.

For Further Information:

Australian Human Resources Institute (National Office)

(03) 9918 9200
www.ahri.com.au

Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD)

1300 138 862
www.aitd.com.au

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