Posted By garyh
The issue would possibly be that you probably lack experience of workplace safety issues. When conducting safety training events part of the skillset is presentational and training skills, the other part is relating the theory to reality, in my view.

Having said that, your teaching skills might well land you a role with a training company. I have seen trainers in action who know their subject but are poor presenters and teachers.

Good luck!

Posted By James M
Jim
I recently overheard some of our senior managers who are very experienced and competent in their roles discussing a recent course where they had to step out of their comfort zones and stand up and present general information about their day to day work to strangers.

They all stated it was extremely difficult and felt uneasy at having to stand in front of others and be ready for any quick fire questions that the audience may offer.

Personally, I am a HSE manager and trainer. I do like training and find it intereseting and enjoyable teaching others.

However, some of my colleauges have categorically stated that they won't do training. What are their fears?

Is it they are not smart enough to answer the questions? Is the stress too much?

The fact is the have not tried it and they also use the old adage "those who can do those who can't teach"

My old adage to them is "Walk a mile in someone else's mochasins before you judge"

Posted By Stuart Ellis
Guys

Thanks for all of your responses. I believe that training/passing on knowledge is a certain skill but of course EXPERIENCE is quite essential - However, we know that initial experience is hard to get in HSE.
Also, those that 'Can do' cannot always teach (train) and vice versa. Thanks again for your advice.