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Courseware Designer & Trainer

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Thales

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Engineering
  • Belfast

AI generated summary

  • You must have Thales IAS product knowledge, strong communication skills, engineering experience, training design expertise, and the ability to simplify technical content.
  • You will develop training materials, provide support and training, liaise with engineering, compile data, manage training work packages, and ensure quality and safety in projects.

Requirements

  • In depth Knowledge of Thales IAS (Belfast) products.
  • Strong proficiency within standard Microsoft office packages/Authoring tools.
  • Excellent standard of written and spoken English.
  • Engineering knowledge/experience.
  • Thales IAS product knowledge.
  • Good understanding of engineering standards and processes.
  • Ability to turn technical information into easily understood text.
  • Good communicator and presenter and capable of instructing and delivering technical information to Customers to a high level of quality.
  • Assertive but approachable with good interpersonal, presentation and communication skills.
  • A good degree of organisational ability.
  • Experience in the design, delivery, evaluation and management of training in compliance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 822.
  • Technical Authoring.
  • Experience in the development of training needs and requirements to recognised military standards.
  • Technical experience, including significant direct interface with customer personnel and end users across the customer organisation.
  • Ability to adapt the training and instruction approach and methods when confronted with changing circumstances e.g. varying technical competence of trainees, language difficulties, poor training facilities, etc.
  • Creation and maintenance of online learning content.
  • Assessing the outcomes of learning and learners achievement.
  • Physically mobile with 20:20 vision (use of vision aids is acceptable).
  • Experience in the design, delivery and validation of operator and maintainer training with formal qualifications in an engineering or technical discipline.
  • Engineering Product Lifecycle.
  • Technical Authoring in an engineering environment.
  • Writing in a structured environment (e.g. XML to S1000D, DITA).
  • Sufficient experience to conduct practical training on system operation, equipment maintenance, detailed testing, trouble shooting and setting to work procedures. Practical experience gained during training exercises on a firing range would be desirable.
  • Knowledge and experience of products within Air Defence and the Force Protection sector.
  • Simplified Technical English.

Responsibilities

  • Develop reusable training materials, solutions and programmes that meet both the Customer and Thales business requirements.
  • Development and provision of field support and training plans and reports.
  • Fulfil the operating, maintenance and support requirements agreed with the customer. The information must be clearly and unambiguously presented, in a manner appropriate to the level of skill, experience and technical understanding of the users and maintainers of the equipment, contributing to the customer’s ultimate objective of improving the success rate of operation and maintenance, and reducing the lifecycle cost of ownership of equipment.
  • Close liaison with all aspects of engineering through the interaction with engineering personnel/interrogation of contributory engineering database. It will involve the research and origination of new and amended textual data for a wide range of equipment and maintenance activities.
  • Training may be provided overseas. This involves liaison with many levels of staff within the Overseas Support infrastructure, in addition to Overseas and UK Government and British forces staff. It also may require that the jobholder develops an understanding of local customs and relationships and works in an autonomous manner for periods overseas.
  • Input to and completion of Work Package and Project estimates, following approved guidelines and using supplied information and tools. Training design and delivery both within the UK and overseas.
  • Compile data, to a variety of national/international/civil/military specifications, and produce physical/electronic deliverables.
  • Provide help and direction to less experienced team members.
  • Manage own elements of Training Authoring and Delivery work package.
  • Take responsibility for contributing to team planning, risk management, quality and HSE.
  • Set targets for and manage own development with line manager.
  • Seek & share good practice & knowledge to continuously improve own practices.
  • Support to Customer Firing Camps.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Courseware Designer & Trainer.

Where is this job located?

The job is located in Belfast, United Kingdom.

What kind of team will I be joining?

You will be joining the Through-life Support Engineering (TSE) team.

What are some of the key responsibilities in this role?

Key responsibilities include developing reusable training materials, managing training authoring and delivery work packages, and providing field support and training plans.

Is there an opportunity for international travel?

Yes, training may be provided overseas, which involves liaising with various levels of staff and developing an understanding of local customs.

What are the essential skills required for this role?

Essential skills include in-depth knowledge of Thales IAS products, proficiency with Microsoft Office and authoring tools, excellent communication skills, and the ability to present technical information effectively.

What type of experience is desired for candidates?

Desirable experience includes designing, delivering, and evaluating training in compliance with Joint Service Publication (JSP) 822 and technical authoring in an engineering environment.

What qualifications are necessary for this position?

A good degree of organizational ability and technical experience, including significant direct interface with customer personnel, is required.

Are there opportunities for professional development?

Yes, Thales offers market-leading training, development experiences, and opportunities to be mentored and coached by industry experts.

What are the security clearance requirements for this role?

The successful candidate must achieve full Security Clearance (SC) and must be a UK National.

Can I get support during the recruitment process if I have a disability?

Yes, Thales is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and support to ensure that neuro-diverse applicants or those with disabilities can be their best during the recruitment process.

What values are important to Thales in this role?

Important values include a focus on customers/stakeholders, teamwork, innovation, and developing our people.

What is the working environment like at Thales?

Thales promotes a dynamic and inclusive working environment that values diversity and encourages every team member to flourish.

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Thales is a global technology leader with more than 77,000 employees on five continents. The Group is investing in digital and “deep tech” innovations – Big Data, artificial intelligence, connectivity, cybersecurity and quantum technology – to build a future we can all trust. Trust is essential for societies to flourish, with humans playing a central role in every critical decision. Thales's high-tech solutions, services and products help companies, organisations and governments to achieve their goals and ambitions. And in each of our five vertical markets — digital identity and security, defence and security, aerospace, space, and transport — our customers play a vital role in society.

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