Training consultants prepare and conduct training programmes for employees in industrial, commercial or government departments.
They meet with management and study job operations to learn the demands of the actual work situations of the employees to be trained. They may conduct a training needs analysis. They select suitable teaching aids such as handbooks, demonstration models and visual aids, and schedule training sessions.
Training consultants also conduct specialized training sessions on-the-job training and learnership programmes. They test trainees to measure progress and sometimes advise them on further study at a university of technology or university.
Working conditions are pleasant. Most offices are comfortably and tastefully decorated. Training may take place in areas containing equipment that is very large, such as on assembly lines.
Satisfying Aspects
- pleasant working conditions
- minimum of overtime
- satisfaction of knowing that those you train will probably be happier and more productive
- working with people
Demanding aspects
- possibility that a new training programme might not succeed
- stressful necessity to undergo new and refresher training courses all the time
- constantly having to prove yourself
- competition for jobs in this field is strong
Requirements
- above-average intellectual ability
- pay attention to detail
- enjoy being part of a team
- fair and objective
- able to speak and write clearly and effectively
- proficient in languages
- analytical and can detect problems and offer solutions
- practical, adaptable and tactful
- able to work well with people and be able to make friends easily
School Subjects
National Senior Certificate meeting degree requirements for a degree course
National Senior Certificate meeting diploma requirements for a diploma course
Each institution will have its own minimum entry requirements.
Compulsory Subjects: Mathematics and Accountancy for BCom
Recommended Subjects: English and other languages
Training
Degree: BA or BCom Human Resources Management - NWU, US, UFS, UP, NMMU, UL, UJ.
Diploma: N.Dip: Human Resource Management - CPUT, CUT, DUT, MUT, TUT, VUT, UNISA
The Institute of People Management (IPM) has a correspondence course to obtain a Diploma in Personnel Management, which takes three years. MGI, Mancosa, BMT Coll, ICESA and SBS also offer training in this field.
Employer
- government departments
- local authorities
- mining companies
- commerce
- industry