As a technical trainer, you must be able to clearly communicate complex ideas to trainees. You’ll spend most of your time with new employees and apprentices, and care about helping them build skills and knowledge to support your organisation to achieve its goals.

Your work will shape the quality standard for your organisation and the rail industry, so you’ll strive to achieve the highest quality training outcomes.

Trainers are at the forefront of helping the next generation of rail workers build vital knowledge and skills. A trainer will often work closely with apprentices during their apprenticeship program. They support them in gaining the technical knowledge that allows them to advance their career.

Trainers may also develop training courses and update existing ones. They are committed to lifelong learning because it ensures they provide the most relevant and useful information to their trainees.

A trainer knows how to assess competency, and may visit trainees on the job to review how they work.

Technical trainers work in classrooms, workshops, and rail sites. They may work in a variety of settings during the week. At times they’ll collaborate with other trainers and technical specialists, but most of their time will be spent with trainees. They may also work in an office if they need to design new training solutions or manage training programs.

Technical trainers typically require a Certificate IV in Training and Education. They’ll also have significant experience in a specialised field, such as electrical or mechanical. Prior rail experience is desirable. However, a person may be considered if they have training experience in other heavy industries such as automotive, mining, maritime, defence, and aviation.