Information Technology Trainer

Job description

IT trainers generally deliver training in two main areas: desktop applications and specific software. Others deliver more technical-based training to software engineers, technicians, or those developing their skills in the operational languages used by computers. Many jobs in the UK are IT-based and the role of an IT trainers is becoming increasingly important. In the UK there are 1.2 million IT professionals and over 18 million users, all of whom require training, in order to get the most out of their systems. Currently, the revenue within the IT training sector is at its highest level since early 2001.

  • data remains consistent across the database;

  • data is clearly defined;

  • users access data concurrently, in a form that suits their needs;

  • there is provision for data security and recovery control (all data is retrievable in an emergency).

Typical work activities

The work of a database administrator (DBA) will vary according to the nature of the employing organisation and the level of responsibility associated with the post. Some of the work may involve specialising in database development or pure maintenance. Typical responsibilities could include some or all of the following:

  • establishing the needs of users;

  • planning data flows for a new or revised database;

  • mapping out the 'conceptual design' for a planned database in outline;

  • refining the 'logical design' so that it can be translated into a specific data model;

  • further refining the 'physical design' to meet system storage requirements;

  • testing new systems;

  • maintaining data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act;

  • writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary ('metadata');

  • controlling access permissions and privileges;

  • training users;

  • meeting users' access requirements and resolving their problems

  • ensuring that storage, archiving, backup and recovery procedures are functioning correctly;

  • capacity planning;

  • working closely with IT project managers, database programmers and web developers;

  • providing technical support for outdated 'legacy' systems;

  • communicating regularly with technical, applications, and operational staff, to ensure the database integrity and security;

  • commissioning and installing new applications.

Because of the increasing levels of hacking and sensitive nature of data stored, security has become an increasingly important aspect of the work.

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