Technical Trainer: Fitting & Turning at Alstom

Purpose of the job

• The incumbent will be required to apply various training and development initiatives to support the Technical Training Department’s mandate of ensuring a seamless supply of skills and employee development for Production related training, learners in both Learnerships, Apprenticeships Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) and Artisan development.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Identifies training needs and certification requirements relevant to the Technical Training Centre.
• Plans and directs classroom training, electronic learning, multimedia programs, and other computer-aided instructional technologies, simulators, conferences and workshops.
• Prepares and conducts technical training programs using recognized training techniques and tools.
• Prepares training material and classroom agenda.
• Implements and monitors Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning programme for selected learners.
• Evaluates and. enhances technical instructional delivery on continuous basis
• Ensures the quality and consistency of course content throughout the life cycle of a course.
• Manages the training program in accordance with business needs, regulatory requirements, and the technical training QMS.
• Ensures apprentices/learners are competent in all the required training modules.
• Prepares apprentices for trade tests.
• Identifies internal and external technical training programs to address competency/learning gaps.
• Liaises with internal stakeholders regarding employee training .needs & skills development.
• Liaises with subject matter experts regarding instructional design.
• Develops training aids such as learner guides, manuals, handbooks, practical examples (mock- ups), slide shows, hand-outs, etc.
• Informs employees about various technical training options.
• Designs and develops individual training and development plans.
• Manages all necessary consumables relevant learning programmes
• Participates in the actions of improvement within area of responsibility
• Supports production by coaching & monitoring employees on the line.
• Prepares and Conducts outcomes-based assessment of presented learning programmes
• Facilitates learning through a variety of delivery methods including classroom instruction, on-the-job coaching, and training, etc.
• Conducts training in minimum two special process and special operations training modules, respectively (Alstom Transport).
• Designs and applies assessment tools to measure training effectiveness.
• Provides feedback to program participants and management on progress, implementation and evaluation of programs applicable to the technical training QMS.
• Maintains employee training records.
• Ensures that all EHS rules & regulations are adhered to.
• Ensures that all company rules & regulations are adhered to.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with internal and external training providers.
• Keeps abreast of all relevant training legislative changes.
• Keeps up to date with current technical training design and development methodologies.
• Attends all the required meetings.
• Maintains discipline in the Technical Training Centre.
• Prepares and presents reports to business as may be required.
• Manages all assets in area of responsibility.
• Implements, drives & maintains APSYS program in the training centre.

Qualifications And Experience

• Grade 12
• Minimum NTC 5
• Fitting & Turning Trade Test Qualification (Red Seal)
• Assessor Qualification
• Facilitator Qualification
• 6 years post-Apprenticeship experience in Fitting & Turning. At least 2 years of those shall be as a Qualified artisan Fitter & Turner gained in manufacturing (preferably rail or automotive).
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Technical Trainer
• Experience in the development of theoretical and practical learning resources and assessment
• Comprehensive computer skills (MS Office suite, Internet and Email)

Added advantage

• Higher Certificate: Occupationally Directed Education, Training and Development Practices
• National Technical Diploma (Mechanical Engineering)

Desired Knowledge/Experience & Behaviour:
The candidate must be able to:

• Work under minimum supervision
• Relate well with people (both subordinates, peers and seniors)
• Manage time well by prioritizing and sequencing tasks
• Display high levels of customer-centricity
• Communicate well (Oral and written)
• Develop and present learning topics
• Adapt well to change
• Gather data, analyse and report accurately.
• Solve problem within a learning and manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate strong work ethics and self-discipline
• Demonstrate knowledge of training and learning methodologies