3573 — Information technology trainers

What this occupation covers

Information technology trainers provide instruction in the use of computers for professional and personal purposes and advise on, plan and organise IT training within industrial, commercial and other establishments.

Typical duties

assesses IT training requirements of an organisation or individual and identifies the skills needed for certain roles or tasks

develops training programme and prepares IT equipment, lectures, demonstrations and study aids

supervises trainee development, assists trainees with difficulties and prepares regular progress reports on each trainee for management

arranges work experience and instructional visits for trainees

plans curriculum and rota of staff duties and updates or amends them in light of developments

advises on training programmes and discusses progress or problems with staff and trainees

Entry routes and qualifications

Entrants will usually require a relevant degree or HND/HNC and a qualification in delivering teaching or training. Professional qualifications are available from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Qualifications in Education and Training are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.

Sponsorship information

Medium Skilled. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.

Temporary Shortage List: Information technology trainers. Certificate of Sponsorship must be issued before 31 December 2026.

DBS assessment

No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.

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