JOB DESCRIPTIONTrainer and Assessor – Construction and Electrical Trades

Position Summary

The Trainer and Assessor – Construction and Electrical Trades is responsible for delivering high-quality vocational education and training to students enrolled in construction, building, plumbing, carpentry, electrotechnology, and related trade programs.

The role involves delivering theoretical and practical training, assessing students against nationally recognised qualification requirements, maintaining a safe learning environment, and ensuring compliance with applicable Australian vocational education and training (VET) standards.

The successful candidate will have relevant industry experience, strong teaching and assessment skills, and a commitment to helping students develop the technical knowledge and practical competencies required for employment in Australia's construction and electrical industries.

Key Responsibilities

Training and Delivery

- Deliver classroom-based and practical training in relevant construction, electrical, or trade-related subjects.
- Prepare lesson plans, training materials, presentations, demonstrations, and practical activities.
- Facilitate competency-based learning aligned with training package requirements and course outcomes.
- Demonstrate industry-standard tools, equipment, techniques, and safe work practices.
- Adapt teaching methods to accommodate different learning styles, abilities, and student backgrounds.
- Support students in developing technical skills and workplace knowledge.

Assessment and Student Progress

- Conduct practical demonstrations, written assessments, knowledge tests, projects, and workplace-based assessments as applicable.
- Assess student competency fairly and consistently in accordance with assessment requirements.
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to address learning gaps.
- Maintain accurate assessment records, student progress reports, and competency results.
- Identify students requiring additional academic support and implement appropriate interventions.
- Participate in assessment validation and moderation activities.

Workplace Health and Safety

- Promote a safety-first culture across classrooms, workshops, and practical training environments.
- Ensure students understand relevant workplace health and safety (WHS) requirements.
- Monitor the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE), tools, machinery, and training facilities.
- Identify hazards, report incidents, and implement relevant risk-control measures.




- Ensure practical activities comply with applicable safety procedures and industry requirements.

Compliance and Documentation

- Maintain accurate training, assessment, attendance, and student support records.
- Follow organisational training and assessment strategies, policies, and procedures.
- Support compliance with applicable Australian VET regulatory requirements and standards.
- Contribute to internal audits, assessment validation, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activities.
- Protect confidential student and organisational information.
- Maintain current vocational competency and professional development records.

Student Engagement and Support

- Establish a respectful, inclusive, and professional learning environment.
- Encourage student participation, practical skill development, and independent learning.
- Communicate course expectations, assessment requirements, and student progress clearly.
- Assist students in understanding workplace expectations and relevant career pathways.
- Refer students to appropriate academic or wellbeing support services when required.

Industry Engagement and Continuous Improvement

- Maintain current knowledge of construction and electrical industry practices, technologies, standards, and safety requirements.
- Participate in industry engagement and professional development activities.
- Incorporate relevant industry developments into training and assessment.
- Collaborate with trainers, assessors, and academic staff to improve training quality.
- Contribute ideas to enhance student outcomes, course delivery, and employer relevance.

Qualifications and Requirements

Essential Requirements

- Relevant vocational qualifications in the applicable trade or industry area.
- Relevant industry experience demonstrating current vocational competency.
- Recognised training and assessment credentials that meet applicable Australian VET regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver competency-based training and conduct valid, reliable assessments.
- Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and secure practical training procedures.
- Strong communication, organisation, documentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.





Desirable Requirements

- Experience working in a registered training organisation (RTO).
- Experience delivering nationally recognised qualifications to domestic and international students.
- Experience using learning management systems, student management systems, and digital assessment tools.
- Recent industry experience in residential or commercial construction, electrical engineering, or the relevant trade.
- Experience participating in assessment validation, moderation, and continuous improvement activities.

Specific qualifications, licensing, trade credentials, and trainer/assessor requirements will depend on the qualifications and units assigned to the role.

Key Skills and Competencies

- Technical knowledge of the relevant trade or vocational discipline.
- Effective classroom facilitation and practical demonstration skills.
- Competency-based assessment and constructive feedback.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety and risk management.
- Student engagement and learning support.
- Accurate recordkeeping and regulatory compliance.
- Problem-solving, teamwork, and professional communication.
- Continuous improvement and industry currency.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

- Quality and consistency of training delivery.
- Timely completion of assessments and student records.
- Student engagement, progression, and achievement of competency.
- Compliance with training, assessment, and WHS requirements.
- Student feedback and learning support effectiveness.
- Participation in professional development and industry engagement.
- Contribution to continuous improvement and quality assurance.

Working Relationships

The position works collaboratively with the Training Manager, Academic Manager, trainers and assessors, student administration and support teams, compliance personnel, industry representatives, employers, and students.

Working Environment

The role may involve classroom teaching, workshop-based practical training, equipment demonstrations, and other approved training environments. The employee must follow workplace safety procedures and use appropriate protective equipment when required.

Organisational Commitment

The successful candidate is expected to support CTA's commitment to hands-on learning, industry-relevant training, a safety-first learning environment, and the development of students' practical skills and technical knowledge for careers in Australia's construction and electrical sectors.

Pay: $90.00 – $110.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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