3573 Information technology trainers

In short

• ONS unit group 3573, in minor group 357 (HR, training and other vocational associate guidance professionals) and major group 3 (Associate professional occupations).
• Appendix Skilled Occupations (figures as at 3 August 2026, re-checked 26 October 2026): Transitional tables only: Table 1a, Table 2aa.
• Going rate as the tables print it:
  • Table 1a, Going rate (SW – options A and D): £40,000 (£20.51 per hour)
  • Table 2aa, Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU): £32,100 (£16.46 per hour)

What the ONS says

Description

Information technology trainers provide instruction in the use of computers for professional and personal purposes and advise on, plan and organise IT training within industrial, commercial and other establishments.

Typical entry routes

Entrants will usually require a relevant degree or HND/HNC and a qualification in delivering teaching or training. Professional qualifications are available from the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Qualifications in Education and Training are available at levels 3, 4 and 5.

Tasks

• assesses IT training requirements of an organisation or individual and identifies the skills needed for certain roles or tasks
• develops training programme and prepares IT equipment, lectures, demonstrations and study aids
• supervises trainee development, assists trainees with difficulties and prepares regular progress reports on each trainee for management
• arranges work experience and instructional visits for trainees
• plans curriculum and rota of staff duties and updates or amends them in light of developments
• advises on training programmes and discusses progress or problems with staff and trainees

Related job titles

• E-learning manager
• IT trainer
• IT tutor
• Software trainer

What the Appendix Skilled Occupations says

The Appendix lists this code in the tables below, with the tables’ own caption and the row as printed. Read the full table, and any condition in it, on GOV.UK.

Table 1a: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

3573 Information technology trainers

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Information technology trainers

Going rate (SW – options A and D)

£40,000 (£20.51 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option B)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option C)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option E)

£33,400 (£17.13 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Table 2aa: Additional eligible SOC 2020 occupation codes and related going rates for Skilled Worker applicants granted permission under the rules in place before 22 July 2025

SOC 2020 occupation code

3573 Information technology trainers

Equivalent SOC 2010 occupation code(s)

3563

Examples of related job titles (non-exclusive)

• Information technology trainers

Going rate (SW – options F and I, GBM and SCU)

£32,100 (£16.46 per hour)

90% of going rate (SW – option G)

Not applicable

80% of going rate (SW – option H)

Not applicable

70% of going rate (SW – option J, GTR)

£25,000 (£12.82 per hour)

Eligible for PhD points (SW)?

No

Other unit groups in minor group 357

• 3571 Human resources and industrial relations officers
• 3572 Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists
• 3574 Other vocational and industrial trainers

Sources

Occupation text: Office for National Statistics, SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions of unit groups (file dated 27 August 2026, version V13). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Open Government Licence v3.0. Tables: Home Office, Immigration Rules Appendix Skilled Occupations on GOV.UK, page updated 3 August 2026; re-checked against the page updated 8 October 2026 on 26 October 2026, tables unchanged.

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