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Training officer
Learning and development officer, skills trainer
Training officers plan and run training and development courses for businesses and public sector organisations.
Average salary (a year)
£22500
Starter
£40000
Experienced
Typical hours (a week)
37.0 to 40.0 hours
a week
Work Hours
evenings / weekends
attending events or appointments
How to become
Explore the different ways to get into this role
You can get into this job through:a university course; a college course; an apprenticeship; working towards this role; applying directly; specialist courses run by professional bodies
University
This role is open to graduates from all subjects. It can be particularly useful to do a foundation degree, higher national diploma or degree in
business studies, communications, psychology, education and training, human resources management
You could also study for a postgraduate qualification accredited by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Most degree subjects are accepted for entry.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
  • 1 or 2 A levels, or equivalent, for a foundation degree or higher national diploma
  • 2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree
  • a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course
More Information
equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
student finance for fees and living costs|https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
university courses and entry requirements|https://www.ucas.com/
College
You could take a college course, which would teach you some of the skills and knowledge you need in this job. Courses include
learning and development, digital skills
teaching and learning, facilitating learning and development
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
    Apprenticeship
    You could apply for a place on an apprenticeship, such as
    Learning and Development Practitioner Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, Learning and Skills Teacher Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship
    If you're looking to go into training management, you could do a Learning and Development Consultant Business Partner Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship.
    These apprenticeships take a minimum of one year and 6 months to complete.
    Entry requirements
    You'll usually need:
    • 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
    • 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship
    More Information
    equivalent entry requirements|https://www.gov.uk/what-different-qualification-levels-mean/list-of-qualification-levels
    higher and degree apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprenticeships
    guide to apprenticeships|https://www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide
    Work
    You could start as an assistant in a human resources, recruitment or training department, and work your way up by taking training and development qualifications on the job.
    Direct Application
    You can apply directly for jobs. You'll need experience in training or teaching to be successful. Employers will expect you to have an understanding of their industry.
    They may also want you to have a qualification in the subject you wish to offer training. For example, a recognised IT qualification to teach IT skills.
    Other Routes
    You can take professional qualifications in learning and development, either online or at a training centre, approved by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
    More Information
    Career Tips
    You'll have an advantage when looking for work if you have experience and qualifications from
    teaching in schools or further education, working as a skills assessor
    Further Information
    You can find out more about becoming a training officer from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.
    What it takes
    Find out what skills you’ll use in this role
    Skills and knowledge
    You'll need:
      Knowledge of teaching and the ability to design courses
      Excellent verbal communication skills
      To enjoy working with other people
      Customer service skills
      Sensitivity and understanding
      The ability to create the best conditions for learning or teaching new things
      To be flexible and open to change
      The ability to monitor your own performance and that of your colleagues
    Digital Skills Level
    to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently
    What you will do
    Discover the day-to-day tasks you’ll do in this role
    Day to day tasks
    As a training officer, you would
    identify the training needs of individuals and organisations, design engaging, appropriate and inclusive learning materials and activities, deliver training online, in the classroom, or by a mix of the 2, monitor trainees' progress, measure the effectiveness of courses and supply data to managers, make sure training is within budget
    Working environment
    You could work at a training centre, in an office or at a conference centre.
    Career Path & Progression
    Look at progression in this role and similar opportunities
    With experience, you could:become a senior training officer, training manager or assessor, work as a freelance trainer or coaching consultant, move into human resources management, go into further education teaching
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