Malcolm Ramage
Huddersfield,West Yorkshire
Summary
Accomplished training specialist with expertise in designing and delivering comprehensive training courses, both on-site and remotely. Proven track record in creating bespoke training solutions and maintaining up-to-date training materials and environments. Registered tutor for Highfield qualifications, with a strong focus on supporting teacher development and mental health training. Committed to enhancing educational experiences through innovative approaches to professional development.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work history
IT, Microsoft Office, Mental Health first Aid, Education & Employability Tutor
Independent Training Services / SmartStyle Technology Training
07.2021 - 08.2025
- Delivered training across South Yorkshire for employed and unemployed adults
- Developed and delivered courses in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Cyber Security, and Essential Digital Skills
- Created NCFE Level 3 courses in Cyber Security, Coding Practices, and Data
- Delivered Highfield qualifications in Mental Health Awareness, Mental Health first Aid, and Food Safety for Catering
- Developed and delivering CPD to apprentices across both ITS and Barnsley College in IT, online safety and mental health
- Delivered CPD sessions to college staff during staff development week in Barnsley College
Education & Training Specialist
Woodspeen Training
04.2019 - 06.2021
- Delivered in-centre and remote training
- Assessed apprentices
- Supported new trainers with both teaching and assessing qualifications
- Adapted delivery to online platforms during COVID-19 lockdowns
Skills Coach (IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security)
Estio Training
06.2018 - 02.2019
- Monitored learner progress and arranged assessments
- Provided functional skills support and liaised with employers
Freelance Educator
Contracting / Self-Employed
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Taught English online to Chinese children of various ages (DaDa)
- Delivered Level 5 mobile app development User Experience and interface design (Coventry University, Scarborough Campus)
- Delivered ICT Cyber Security and Excel (Oldham College)
- Assessed work-based learners in Level 3 and Level 4 apprenticeships (Barnsley College)
ICT Practical Apprenticeship Trainer & Curriculum Developer
3aaa
10.2014 - 01.2017
- Delivered networking and computer systems training to apprentices
- Developed practical training solutions for the hardware repair assessments
- Developed networking systems for network training assessments
- Supported learners with functional skills English, Mathematics and ICT, alongside technical assessments
Mobile Applications Trainer
Network Rail (Contract)
05.2014 - 09.2014
- Delivered training on mobile work management systems nationwide for the newly developed engineer work logging application
Volunteer Lecturer
Kirklees College
01.2013 - 06.2014
- Delivered ICT courses for teaching and assessment experience as part of teaching diploma
Education
GCSEs -
Huddersfield New College
Huddersfield, KirkleesA Level -
Huddersfield New College
Huddersfield, KirkleesCity & Guilds 223 Computer Technology Part 1 -
Kirklees College, Huddersfield
Huddersfield, KirkleesCity & Guilds 224 Electronics Servicing Part 2 -
Kirklees College, Huddersfield
Huddersfield, KirkleesCity & Guilds 224 Electronics Servicing Part 3 -
Kirklees College, Huddersfield
Huddersfield, KirkleesCity & Guilds 7303 Level 4 Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector - undefined
City & Guilds 6305 Level 5 Diploma in teaching in the lifelong learning sector - undefined
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement -
Highfield
Level 2 Introduction to first aid for mental health -
Highfield
Level 2 Introduction to mental health, mental ill health, and wellbeing -
Highfield
Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering -
Highfield
Skills
- Designing training courses
- Delivering training courses
- Creating bespoke training
- Conducting on-site training
- Conducting remote training
- Maintaining training materials
- Updating training environments
- Supporting teacher development
- Registered tutor for Highfield qualifications
- Mental Health training
Affiliations
I hold a full and clean driving licence. In my spare time, I enjoy filming, music, car maintenance, and spending time with family. I also run and maintain OverDrive Online, a YouTube channel and website, involving content creation and social media promotion.
Additional Experience
- Installation and configuration of NetApp filers
- Administering and managing the NetApp storage infrastructure
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
IT, Microsoft Office, Mental Health first Aid, Education & Employability Tutor
Independent Training Services / SmartStyle Technology Training
07.2021 - 08.2025
Education & Training Specialist
Woodspeen Training
04.2019 - 06.2021
Skills Coach (IT Infrastructure & Cyber Security)
Estio Training
06.2018 - 02.2019
Freelance Educator
Contracting / Self-Employed
01.2017 - 06.2018
ICT Practical Apprenticeship Trainer & Curriculum Developer
3aaa
10.2014 - 01.2017
Mobile Applications Trainer
Network Rail (Contract)
05.2014 - 09.2014
Volunteer Lecturer
Kirklees College
01.2013 - 06.2014
City & Guilds 7303 Level 4 Preparing to teach in the lifelong learning sector - undefined
City & Guilds 6305 Level 5 Diploma in teaching in the lifelong learning sector - undefined
GCSEs -
Huddersfield New College
A Level -
Huddersfield New College
City & Guilds 223 Computer Technology Part 1 -
Kirklees College, Huddersfield
City & Guilds 224 Electronics Servicing Part 2 -
Kirklees College, Huddersfield
City & Guilds 224 Electronics Servicing Part 3 -
Kirklees College, Huddersfield
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement -
Highfield
Level 2 Introduction to first aid for mental health -
Highfield
Level 2 Introduction to mental health, mental ill health, and wellbeing -
Highfield
Level 2 Award in Food Safety for Catering -
Highfield
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