Horticultural Trainers & Assessors
Job No:
66315
Location:
Hobart & Rockhampton
- Join an organisation that values growth, training and personal development!
- Competitive hourly rate - get paid for 50% preparation time!
- No weekend or evening work allowing you to achieve a great work/life balance!
About the Organisation
Smart City Vocational College is a Registered Training Organisation committed to providing a high standard of quality service. They aim to ensure clients are met with the type of service that they require to best suit their individual needs. By guiding students to discover and uncover their true potential, Smart City Vocational College is able to empower these individuals to achieve life goals and serve our society.
Smart City Vocational College strives to fulfil client needs by providing flexibility in the delivery mode of training services. The trainers of Smart City Vocational College are highly experienced and deliver their product with knowledge, passion and expertise.
Based in Central Queensland, Wide Bay, South East Queensland Regions, Victoria and Tasmania, Smart City Vocational College has campuses in Rockhampton, Currimundi, Maroochydore, Hervey Bay, Toowoomba, Bundaberg, Ballarat and Hobart.
To learn more about Smart City Vocational College and their key values, click here.
About the Opportunities
Smart City Vocational College now has two exciting opportunities for enthusiastic Diploma of Horticulture Trainers & Assessors to join their teams based in Hobart and Rockhampton. These are both part-time roles, two days a week.
Reporting to the Team Leaders, these positions will be responsible for teaching the Diploma of Horticulture to students and managing all facets of this course.
Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include (but will not be limited to):
- Supporting and mentoring students;
- Conducting student assessments;
- Facilitating courses face-to-face with various organisations;
- Managing and updating training and assessment materials;
- Adhering to strict compliance for student files and assessments;
- Promoting courses within the community; and
- Networking with industry individuals.
In order to deliver this Diploma to others, it is essential you hold a minimum of this qualification yourself. Along with this, Smart City Vocational College requires you to have a current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE 40110) or equivalent qualifications. You must also have demonstrated experience in delivering VET training and hold a Diploma of Horticulture or higher VET qualification.
A horticultural background will be key to this role. Although only general horticulture knowledge is essential, experience in food production and hydroponics would be a bonus, as these are the main course areas. You will demonstrate industry currency and have solid knowledge and understanding of ASQA compliance and regulations. Complete understanding of the importance of compliance is essential to your success.
Smart City Vocational College is looking for a mentor who has a real passion for teaching and truly cares about their students. Your innovation, creativity and positive leadership style will see you inspiring and empowering these individuals to achieve their goals. As an energetic and enthusiastic leader, you will be resourceful in delivering different teaching techniques and will aim to make courses exciting and interactive in order to engage with, and retain, students.
As this position requires working with training materials and managing the course, you will need strong computer skills, high organisational skills and the ability to manage your workload efficiently.
Please Note: Smart City Vocational College is looking for an individual to commence employment immediately, so do not hesitate to apply!
About the Benefits
These are outstanding opportunities to join an organisation that values growth and training of their employees, with two weeks per year devoted to your own personal development. Through focus groups and in house training you will be able to keep your knowledge current and relevant.
Enjoy working in an environment of encouragement and collaboration, with the chance to gain knowledge from experienced professionals in the industry. You will be given the creative freedom needed to develop your own teaching program, allowing you to be a direct influence on the success of your students!
In return for your hard work and dedication, you will receive a competitive hourly rate plus 50% preparation time. You will also have access to a laptop and mobile phone!
These roles require no night or weekend work and require no unpaid course preparation, allowing you to achieve a great work/life balance!
To apply, please fill out the questions below and attach your resume and proof of qualifications.