PLUMBING INSTRUCTOR
PLUMBING INSTRUCTOR
Category: Engineering
Company: DON BOSCO BOYS TOWN
Posted on: Mar 27, 2025
3 weeks ago
Description
Key Responsibilities:
Duties and responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Conduct plumbing training in both classroom and workshop settings, using real-world scenarios, simulations, and visual aids to enhance practical skills.
- Design comprehensive learning assignments that span the two-year plumbing curriculum.
- Collaborate with industry experts to update and align the curriculum with current industry standards.
- Prepare, conduct, and grade formative assessments and final exams, ensuring examination documents are pre-approved.
- Supervise apprentices' projects and practical work, providing constructive feedback to support learning outcomes.
- Maintain accurate records of training sessions, including lesson plans, schemes of work, timetables, and apprentices’ progress reports.
- Prepare assessment reports for each apprentice every semester and ensure all student documentation is current and accurate.
- Mentor apprentices by offering professional advice, career guidance, and support throughout the program.
- Promote discipline and enforce safety protocols, ensuring apprentices adhere to industry regulations and best practices.
- Check and verify apprentices' personal protective equipment.
- Ensure order and adherence to waste separation practices in the workshop and classroom.
- Organize necessary supplies, tools, and machines per inventory requirements and future needs.
- Coordinate with company mentors to keep apprentice logbooks updated and liaise with partner companies as needed.
- Collaborate with NITA to ensure assessments meet required standards.
- Support budget preparation and management for school and workshop operations, ensuring resources are available as needed.
- Participate in school events and support the preparation and implementation of final exams, covering both workshop and classroom aspects.
- Stay updated on technical and training developments in the plumbing trade through consultation with trade experts.
- Carry out additional duties as assigned by the lead trainer or school principal.
Qualifications and Skills:
- A minimum of a Diploma in Building and Civil Engineering or related field.
- A minimum of 5 years of proven, hands-on experience in the plumbing field, including expertise in installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of plumbing systems.
- Experience working with diverse plumbing systems and technologies in residential, commercial, or industrial settings is highly desirable.
- Excellent communication (written and spoken English) and presentation skills.
- Proficiency in using teaching aids and technology to enhance training effectiveness.
- Ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural, educational, and religious backgrounds.
- A good team player with high initiative, flexibility, and tolerance.
- Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines.
- A recognized certificate in teaching methodology in Technical Education is an added advantage.
- Experience working in a dual training setting is an added advantage.
Renumeration and Benefits
- This is a two-year contract renewable
- Salary ranges from Kes 55,000 to 60,000 based on experience
- Access to professional development and upskilling opportunities in the upcoming dual apprenticeship programs
- Increased marketability
- Access to modern, well-equipped training facilities
- Paid leave and holidays as per institutional policies.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified individuals are requested to apply through this link: https://forms.gle/hTzh26fM7CjDwduD6