Train the Trainer for Industry – QQI Level 5

The course blends theory, practical exercises and reflection to help learners gain confidence in their ability to train others. Every element is customised to reflect the learner’s workplace environment and organisational standards. Key areas include:

• How adults learn in production, process and quality environments, including identifying different learning styles
• The Interactive Training Method, which is demonstrated and then practised by learners, ensures maximum compliance with SOPs and work instructions. (Learners first apply this method in a classroom setting to build confidence and then progress to workplace-based exercises with peers to reinforce skills and embed knowledge effectively).
• Designing training sessions tailored to workplace requirements, culminating in building learning interventions that reflect organisational needs and ensure consistency when training others.
• Practising delivery with observation and feedback, starting with peer exercises in a safe classroom environment before moving into customised workplace-based applications.
• Building communication skills for clarity and engagement, with opportunities for facilitated discussion, role play and skills practice that reflect real workplace scenarios.
• Best practice in assessment and validation to ensure learners achieve competency in line with regulatory standards
• Addressing challenges and managing difficult training situations, with group reflection, Tutor input and recommended strategies aligned to organisational support structures.
• Developing self-evaluation practices for continuous improvement, including structured self-awareness activities, group discussion and agreed actions for ongoing reflective practice tailored to individual roles.

Practical exercises and group reflection are woven throughout the programme and content can be adapted for In-Company delivery to align with organisational processes and priorities.

Programme schedule overview:

Week 1 – Day 1: Classroom session

Week 2 – Day 2: Classroom session

This timetable provides space between sessions for learners to reflect, research and practice, ensuring the application of new skills in real contexts.

This programme is designed for individuals who train or plan to train others within production, process, or quality-focused roles. It is suitable for both new and experienced trainers and content can be adapted to suit different organisational needs.  Because the programme is tailored to organisational needs, it is relevant across all sectors and adaptable to specific industries, teams and job functions.

Learners may include:

• New trainers preparing to take on training responsibilities
• Team Leaders and Supervisors who deliver structured workplace training
• Experienced Trainers seeking to refresh and enhance their methods
• Quality, Compliance and Process professionals tasked with skill transfer

The programme is tailored to each learner where possible, ensuring relevance across industries and roles.

On successful completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Analyse and apply principles of adult learning to training delivery in Production, Process and Quality environments.
• Design and deliver interactive training sessions that maximise learner engagement and ensure compliance with Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Communicate effectively in workplace training contexts, adapting messaging, tone and methods to organisational and learner needs.
• Conduct and document assessments to validate learner competence using practical, workplace-based methods.
• Evaluate and respond to challenging training situations, selecting appropriate strategies and escalating issues to relevant personnel when necessary.
• Provide and solicit constructive feedback to support continuous improvement in training processes and learner performance.

These outcomes are designed to ensure that training delivery supports both learner growth and organisational performance.

Our Tutors have extensive experience in human resource development, production and compliance-focused training. Each Tutor brings real-world experience, sector-specific insights and a passion for practical training. Their focus is on building learner confidence through engaging, hands-on exercises and personalised support.

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Participants should ideally have one of the following:

• A qualification at NFQ Level 4 or equivalent
  and/or
• Be currently employed in a role that includes responsibility for training, mentoring, onboarding or structured skills transfer in the workplace

For applicants whose first language is not English, SQT recommends a minimum English language competency of greater than or equal to B2+ in the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFRL) for successful completion of this programme in line with SQT policy on English language competency.

Assessment ensures learners demonstrate both knowledge and practical ability. A blend of Evaluation Analysis and Skills Demonstrations are required.

Assessment components:

•  Skills Demonstration (60%)
  • Trainer Skills Demonstration
  • Evaluation Analysis of Trainer’s Skills Demonstration
• Trainer Guide (40%)

 Final assessment submissions are due 2 weeks after day 2.

We use a highly interactive, practical methodology rooted in experiential learning. This ensures that every learner has the opportunity to apply new techniques, receive feedback and reflect on personal development throughout the course. Training delivery is always customised to organisational priorities and tailored to reflect real workplace situations.

Support elements include:

• Pre-training consultation for in-company courses to tailor content to learner and organisational needs
• Facilitated skills practice sessions recorded for feedback and individual reflection, allowing learners to experiment in a safe, supportive space
• Accredited training aligned to certification standards, with structured assessments and recognised best practices.
• Support through SQT's online learning platform (Moodle)
• Live training is available virtually or delivered onsite to suit the needs of the team

Class sizes are generally limited to 10-12 participants to support personalised learning and individual support. This small group approach allows the training to be adapted in real-time to learner and organisational requirements.

This programme is accredited at Level 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications.  The course meets the requirements of Level 5 Specific Purpose Certificate in Train the Trainer for Industry (5 FET Credits).

On completion of this programme, learners may progress to further qualifications in training, education and leadership.

• Training Delivery & Evaluation - QQI Level 6 (6N3326)
• Training Needs Identification & Design - QQI Level 6 (6S3372)
• Leading and Managing People - QQI Level 6 (6N2191)

This progression pathway allows learners to continue building expertise in training and professional development.