15649b Carpentry Trainer/assessor

A permanent full-time opportunity has become available with Blue Dog Training, an award-winning apprenticeship training provider in Construction and Engineering. Join an established team of very successful trainers (all experienced tradespeople) that share a passion for helping employers to pass on their skills to the next generation.

**This is a fantastic opportunity to move off the tools whilst still being involved in the construction trade and working with a fantastic crew of like-minded tradespeople.**

This opportunity is ideal for a:

- Trade qualified Carpenter/Builder that has experience sharing their knowledge with apprentices, either on a worksite or in a training environment (such as coaching sports).
- Patient and engaging communicator that is keen to support people to learn and achieve their best.

Attitude and personality (along with practical experience on the tools) are a priority for this position (over formal training experience/qualifications) and our client will support your career development with qualifications to become a recognised Trainer / Assessor (if you do not currently possess a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment).

If successful, you will be doing resource writing while completing your Certificate IV in Training and Assessment and when qualified you will be responsible for managing and coordinating apprentices throughout their training program - from initial sign up to completion of their apprenticeship (and everything in between). This includes:

- Developing positive working relationships and rapport with apprentices and employers through regular communication and development of training plans that are well-aligned to the needs of the worksite.
- Providing ongoing coaching, mentoring and guidance to apprentices to ensure positive progress and outcomes (including on-site training and practical assessment).
- Explaining processes (including online training to supplement on-the-job training) and answering questions.
- Maintaining efficient and effective filing and records management to meet all audit requirements, and organisational policies and procedures.
- Providing your input (as part of the training team) to support the continual development and enhancement of training and assessment resources to support best practice.

As a Trainer/Assessor you will regularly visit employer work sites on the Sunshine Coast to provide onsite training and practical assessment. As such, either a motor vehicle (or motor vehicle allowance) will be provided to travel to sites.

**To be considered for this opportunity, you will need to demonstrate**:

- Certificate III in Carpentry
- _Certificate IV in Training and Assessment is an advantage but not essential_
- Eligibility to obtain a Blue Card (for working with children)
- Current open drivers licence
- Well developed communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
- A passion for training and mentoring apprentices
- Experience in engaging, and sharing your knowledge, with young people (this could be on a work site or through previous sports coaching roles, etc)

This is an opportunity to join a progressive company at the forefront of apprenticeship training. You will enjoy working with a great team of people that are committed to quality outcomes for apprentices and employers.

A competitive salary will be negotiated commensurate with skills and experience to recognise the credibility that you will bring to the team and the key role that the Trainer/Assessor plays in maintaining this training providers reputation and brand as a leader in the marketplace. The role will also include a work car, phone and laptop.

We look forward to hearing from you.