Textile Processing Technician at The Kisumu National Polytechnic

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supervision of creative practices undertaken by students and others (e.g., Fabric Lab users), as required, in workshops, and in such other areas as defined and/or delegated.
• Supervision of specialist areas and processes within department, to ensure: safe and competent practices; organised and efficient workshop/studio environments; student access to materials within the precepts of departments learning materials policy; and the appropriate use of equipment and space.
• Practical and technical support for individual and groups of students in their learning through creative practice.
• Develop, support and deliver a list of demonstrations in technical skills, process and the use of specialist equipment or software at variable degrees of competence, from introductory to advance.
• Develop and sustain own skill base, supported by the school, to ensure currency with contemporary and traditional techniques and familiarity with new equipment and processes. Work with the Resources Manager and Programme Directors to enable the application of new knowledge to demonstrations and student support.
• Maintain an informed list of the specific materials required per student for each of the demonstrations offered. Source, review and advice on costs.
• Ensure that all equipment within the area/s of responsibility are in place and functioning effectively and safely.
• Ensure that sufficient materials for student use are held in stock or can be accessed within a reasonable timeframe.
• Within established collage policies, organise the purchasing of replacement or new materials sufficient for the anticipated delivery of the curriculum, within budget allowances set.
• Maintain knowledge of the requirements of each module for which access to workshops is needed, to ensure that demonstrations can be tailored to the anticipated learning outcomes.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Textile Technology, Textile Engineering or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Minimum of one year working experience in a textile industry and/or teaching in textile institutions.