Job Summary
The Employability, Skills & Terminology Trainer is responsible for delivering engaging training on employability skills and terminology, assessing learner needs, and supporting learners to achieve outcomes. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to develop curriculum, facilitates effective learning experiences, and measures impact through evaluation and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Teaches classes according to the agreed schedules.
- Prepares lesson plans and training exercises in line with the existing outlines and module
descriptions as well as TVET and teaching best practice, as outlined by FIP requirements.
- Develops schemes of work and lesson plans.
- Demonstrates strong emotional intelligence to manage trainee behaviour, handle high-pressure
classroom situations, and maintain a positive learning environment.
- Encourages professional behaviour and a workplace-oriented mind set among trainees to enhance
job readiness and employability skills.
- Uses real-life industry scenarios (e.g, poultry, technical roles) to deliver employability skills in a
practical and relatable manner.
- Demonstrates strong understanding of industry-specific terminology and applies it effectively to
meet the needs of trainees across different specializations
- Takes active responsibility for the personal and social development of students including extra-
curricular activities, tutorial provision etc.
- Prepares tests and exams in coordination with a superior / colleague.
- Grades student tests and exams in line with the set standards.
- Provides performance reports on learner progress as required.
- Takes responsibility for all program administration (registers, student tracking).
- Coach trainees to improve performance and attitude.
- Assess effectiveness of training approaches and methods.
- Documents Course Materials and Lecture Plans in the shared drive, in the formats available and in
FIP LMS.
- Produce the relevant training manuals and training aids as required and maintain all relevant training
records.
- Conduct analysis and transmit reports of training activities to FIP on a regular basis.
- Report on training activities on a monthly /weekly basis.
- Participates in on-going professional development.
- Adheres to feedback and development points from teaching and learning observations.
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- Participates in the on-going growth of specialist department.
- Supports operational objectives of the department.
- Cooperates and liaises with other departments as required.
- Providing mentoring, supervision, professional support, counselling and guidance for teachers.
- Contributing to the leadership of department development planning and identifying priorities.
- Assist Department Leader with the on-going identification of Training needs and plan effective
implementation.
- Assist Department Leader in preparing and implementing the FIP & TVTC’s Strategic Objectives.
- Participates in college promotional and engagement activity, i.e. open days, parent’s days, staff
development activity.
- Carry out routine and adhoc administrative tasks as directed.
- Acts in accordance to polytechnic policies.
- Willing to work irregular hours, as and when required (evenings, weekends), in the interests of the
organisation.
Required Qualifications
- X-Y years of experience in [field]
- Demonstrated experience delivering training or teaching in a professional setting
- Strong knowledge of employability skills and terminology
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to assess learning needs and adapt content for diverse audiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in curriculum development and instructional design
- Certification in training, facilitation, or related field
- Familiarity with adult learning principles and assessment strategies
Skills And Competencies
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong presentation and facilitation abilities
- Curriculum design, lesson planning, and assessment development
- Adaptability and cultural sensitivity
- Problem-solving, critical thinking, and feedback delivery
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Training, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent work experience)
- Relevant certifications in training, instructional design, or workforce development (preferred)