Employability, Skills & Terminology Trainer

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)