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Trainer - How to get into this job

Kaiwhakangungu/Kaiwhakaako

Entry Requirements

To become a trainer, it is preferred that you have a diploma or degree and/or experience in the subject you are teaching as well as a high standard of English.

Secondary Education

A tertiary entrance qualification such as a Bursary or NCEA equivalent is required to enter tertiary training.

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Tertiary Education

A qualification in adult education, business communication, human resources or teaching is particularly useful for trainers. Courses and exams in the particular area you are teaching are also helpful.

Relevant courses

Training on the job

Skills are gained on the job, with new trainers often learning from their more experienced colleagues.

Most trainers are members of the New Zealand Association for Training and Development (NZATD), which runs workshops, seminars and conferences enabling trainers to keep up with new methods of training delivery. Some organisations, such as the New Zealand Institute of Management, also specialise in training techniques.

Trainers may also be able to have their prior experience assessed by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority (NZQA), and if appropriate, credited towards formal qualifications (without having to enter tertiary study programmes).

New Zealand Association for Training and Development – keeping trainers up to date

New Zealand Institute of Management – training courses

New Zealand Qualifications Authority

Useful Experience

Trainers need to have experience in a particular field before they train others in it. Experience in relevant subjects such as management, accounting, human resources, trade skills, business writing, computer administration and programming, as well as in teaching, may be useful.

Staff training officer

Training and development manager

"Volunteering is really great experience. Taking opportunities to talk in front of groups and meeting different people is helpful if you want to get into training or facilitating."

John Williams - Trainer

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Updated January 2009

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