Navy NEC · Support
805A Instructor
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Navy Instructor directs teaching and learning activities in formal training environments, delivers training material, administers tests, and counsels students on academic problems. The instructor documents academic performance, evaluates training, and maintains curricula to meet validated formal training requirements.
Core Skills
- classroom instruction
- lesson plan delivery
- student assessment
- academic counseling
- training documentation
- curriculum maintenance
- learning evaluation
- facilitation and presentations
- instructional quality control
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Creative Cloud software
- Adobe Illustrator
Civilian Career Paths
- Training and Education
- Human Resources
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Microsoft Certified Educator
Career Growth
- Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD)
- Associate Professional in Talent Development (APTD)
- Certified Professional in Training Management (CPTM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
Also Common
- Google Certified Trainer
What the Work Involves
- Present information with a variety of instructional techniques or formats, such as role playing, simulations, team exercises, group discussions, videos, or lectures.
- Obtain, organize, or develop training procedure manuals, guides, or course materials, such as handouts or visual materials.
- Evaluate modes of training delivery, such as in-person or virtual, to optimize training effectiveness, training costs, or environmental impacts.
- Offer specific training programs to help workers maintain or improve job skills.
- Assess training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups, or consultation with managers, instructors, or customer representatives.
Related Occupations
- Training and Development Managers
- Instructional Coordinators
- Management Analysts
- Industrial-Organizational Psychologists
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
Equivalent Roles in Other Branches
Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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