Secure your future workforce capabilities

Many highly skilled manufacturers find themselves facing new challenges when tasked with sharing their expertise. The Industry Trainer Program addresses this by providing the tools and techniques necessary to communicate complex ideas, engage diverse learners, and foster workplace learning.

The industry training program will assist experienced manufacturers and technicians acquire the essential skills and knowledge to facilitate workplace-based learning, to ensure the formal transfer of workplace knowledge. Delivery of this fully funded accredited skill set gives industry the necessary skills to enabled succession planning, while showcasing career pathways to working as a trainer or assessor.

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Program overview

Delivered by TAFE Queensland, this fully funded accredited skill set is tailored to enable succession planning while showcasing exciting career pathways in training and assessment. The program comprises two crucial units:

Make Presentations

Code BSBCMM411

Delivery Online

Provider TAFE Queensland

Provide Work Skill Instruction

Code TAEDEL311

Delivery Online

Provider TAFE Queensland

Why this program matters

In the rapidly evolving landscape of manufacturing, the transfer of knowledge from experienced technicians and professionals to new or less experienced employees is more critical than ever. This program addresses a fundamental challenge in the industry: how to effectively retain critical skills and knowledge in a business to secure our future workforce.

Program highlights

  • Self-directed online learning over 6 weeks, using TAFE Queensland’s online learning management system
  • Two (2) optional one-hour virtual sessions each week for enhanced support
  • Develop essential skills for workplace-based learning facilitation
  • Contribute to your organisation’s succession planning strategy
  • Successful completion provides credit towards Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40122)
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Who is this for?

From tradie to trainer: the industry trainer skill set is ideal for emerging leaders, supervisors, and recently promoted employees in manufacturing and providing them with the essential skills to effectively train and mentor their teams.

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What You’ll Learn

Effective presentation techniques
Strategies for work skill instruction
Performance monitoring
Workplace learning facilitation

Our Partner

Manufacturing Skills Queensland has partnered with TAFE Queensland to deliver this skill set.

About TAFE Queensland

TAFE Queensland is the state’s largest and most trusted vocational education and training provider. With a rich history spanning over 140 years, TAFE Queensland offers a wide range of courses across various industries, from entry-level certificates to bachelor’s degrees. Known for its practical, industry-relevant training, TAFE Queensland boasts a high success rate, with nearly 84% of graduates moving on to work or further study.

Investing in industry

The Industry Trainer Program is a key component of Manufacturing Skills Queensland’s (MSQ) Annual Training Plan for 2024-25, representing a significant investment in the future of Queensland’s manufacturing workforce.

As part of the $1.36 million allocated to the “Training and skills” priority area, this program addresses critical industry needs by equipping experienced manufacturers and technicians with essential skills to facilitate workplace-based learning. The initiative aligns with MSQ’s broader goal of building a sustainably skilled workforce for a future-proofed manufacturing industry.

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