Trainers of jobless need range of skills, says report

A RANGE of standard skills must be demanded of those involved in the training of the growing number of people seeking to improve their work prospects, according to a report to government.

The Trainers Network has identified a range of personal, technical and business competencies which it claims should be the basic requirements of all those working for training agencies, colleges and professional bodies involved in upskilling the current and prospective work force.

In a report presented to Minister of State Sean Haughey, who has responsibility for lifelong learning, said the quality of people delivering the training needed to rekindle Ireland’s competitiveness is vitally important.