Master Craft Technician Instructor at Rafiki wa Maendeleo Trust

Responsibilities

• Deliver competency-based technical training in accordance with approved curricula and industry standards.
• Provide practical, hands-on training across the five core Integrated repair and maintenance trades.
• Prepare trainees for relevant NITA Grades III, II and I competencies.
• Demonstrate and supervise repair, maintenance, installation, fabrication, construction, and troubleshooting activities.
• Develop trainees ability to diagnose technical faults and undertake preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Integrate apprenticeship and workplace-based learning into the training programme.
• Mentor trainees in professional conduct, work ethics, customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving.
• Promote occupational health and safety and ensure safe use of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Support trainees to develop entrepreneurial and self-employment skills.
• Identify opportunities for trainees to undertake real-world repair and maintenance assignments.
• Assess trainee competencies through practical demonstrations, assignments, projects, and other appropriate methods.
• Maintain accurate training, attendance, assessment, and trainee progress records.
• Support curriculum improvement based on emerging market and industry needs.
• Maintain and promote proper care, maintenance, and safe use of workshop tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with other instructors  management, industry partners, apprenticeships providers, and other stakeholders.
• Participate in programme monitoring, evaluation, reporting, and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrable practical experience across at least three (3) of the five core trades.(Plumbing,Electrical Installation,Masonry,Welding & Fabrication.Carpentry & Joinery)
• Demonstrated ability to train, coach, mentor, and supervise young people in practical technical skills.