Other vocational and industrial trainers

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
• learning support
• computing
• 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.

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
• International Certification of Digital Literacy (ICDL) Advanced

You'll usually need to complete a qualification at level 3 or higher to work as a training officer.

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 can take up to 2 years to complete.

You'll need industry experience and a minimum of a level 3 qualification in the type of work you plan to assess.

You'll also need an assessing qualification, like:

• Level 3 Award in Assessing Competence in the Work Environment - for assessing in the workplace
• Level 3 Award in Assessing Vocationally Related Achievement - for assessing outside the workplace
• Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement - for assessing in the workplace and outside the workplace

You could do a Learning and Skills Assessor Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship.

You'll usually need a qualification in the subject you want to assess. Employers will also look for relevant up-to-date work experience.

The apprenticeship takes a minimum of a year to complete.

You'll need, or be prepared to work towards, a level 3 work-related qualification in your subject area or trade.

You may also find it useful to do qualifications in assessment, like the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement.

You could apply directly if you have experience and qualifications in the vocational area you want to teach, along with experience of supervising others.

You will usually need to do a Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement. Employers will sometimes pay for this.