Automotive/Mechanical Trainer

Role Overview

This technical and vocational trainer plans and delivers practical instruction, develops course materials, and tracks learners’ progress from enrolment through examinations and industrial attachment. The role also supports students in building the professional and business skills they need to serve clients effectively, while maintaining safe, functional training equipment and reliable programme records.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and update curriculum materials, course outlines, schemes of work, lesson plans, and teaching records.
• Deliver lessons and practical training, assess student performance regularly, provide actionable feedback, and prepare learners for internal and final examinations.
• Support student recruitment and selection, maintain attendance and personal records, and confirm that learners meet the applicable class-entry criteria.
• Guide students on conduct, resolve conflicts, provide counselling where appropriate, and communicate organisational values, rules, and activities.
• Help learners identify industrial attachment opportunities and develop their ability to meet work targets, satisfy clients, price services, attract customers, and market their skills.
• Supervise student work during service delivery and provide services as required, maintaining a focus on client satisfaction.
• Maintain an equipment-care schedule, allocate training materials, monitor workshop assets, report damage or repair needs, and follow appropriate opening, closing, and security procedures.
• Maintain examination files, collect monitoring data, follow up on student fee payments, and submit accurate activity reports on time.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, Higher National Diploma, or diploma in a relevant technical or vocational discipline.
• Diploma in Technical Education or a pedagogy certificate from KSTVET/KTTC.
• At least one year of teaching or relevant industry experience.
• Current registration and licensing with the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).
• Knowledge of examination procedures for KNEC, NITA, or CDACC competency-based programmes.