Trainer Assessor

Company Description

Who are we?

City-Wide Building and Training Services (CWBTS) is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that works with employers, industry, and students to achieve exceptional training results.

We live and breathe building and construction. We intimately understand the industry and have strong relationships within the building and construction community and the education sector. Based on the principle of "builders training builders", we draw on our deep industry connections to ensure the highest quality curriculum and training services to meet industry needs.

CWBTS are part of UP Education, a leading dual sector education group, operating 40+ campuses in 18 locations across New Zealand and Australia. To find out more about UP Education, please visit

Job Description

To deliver and assess carpentry training for apprentices across pre-apprenticeship, school-based, and workplace contexts. The Trainer & Assessor plays a key role in ensuring training is delivered to the highest standards of quality, compliance, and industry relevance. The role also supports student engagement, employer communication, assessment validation, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Training Delivery

• Deliver training and assessment in classroom, workplace, or virtual settings.
• Use approved learning materials and contribute industry-relevant examples.
• Prepare students for assessments and provide timely, constructive feedback.
• Support digital literacy and student engagement with LMS tools.
• Facilitate interactive, inclusive, and safe learning environments for CPC30220 Certificate III in Carpentry

Pre-Session Preparation

• Review training plans, LLN, and pre-training reviews.
• Communicate with students/employers before sessions.
• Prepare equipment, materials, and ensure environment is suitable and safe.

Post-Session Activities

• Grade assessments and return results within agreed timeframes.
• Maintain accurate records (e.g. ReadySkills, LMS, VETtrak).
• Participate in validation and moderation processes.
• Escalate welfare concerns or learning barriers to support services.

Compliance and Quality

• Adhere to all RTO, ASQA, and Smart & Skilled obligations.
• Maintain industry currency and TAE credentials.
• Participate in audits, PD, and quality assurance activities.
• Contribute to improvement projects and curriculum updates.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Communicate regularly with students, employers, and support staff.
• Coordinate site visits and confirm training schedules in advance.
• Represent CWBTS in industry forums or school engagement activities.
• Foster collaborative relationships with internal departments.

Qualifications

Skills and Experience

• Trade qualification in Carpentry or equivalent
• Certificate IV in Training & Assessment (TAE40116 or equivalent)
• Demonstrated experience in apprenticeship-based training
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail, time management, and LMS/CRM proficiency

Additional Requirements

• Valid Australian working rights & Working with Children's Check (Employee) or willingness to obtain
• Police Check and medical (if required)
• Willingness to travel to training venues and worksites
• Participation in ongoing PD and compliance training

Additional Information

Why work with us?

We have a strong on-going commitment to quality and service to our customers and a deep culture in building stable and rewarding futures for our people. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a successful RTO that continues to grow and diversify its services.

Lead change, shape the world with our students and apply for your new role now.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. As part of our commitment to equity, we work to ensure a fair and consistent interview process. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to an inclusive work environment.