Building and Construction Trainer

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

Academic Qualifications:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Building and Construction, Building Technology, Civil Engineering (Construction option), Plumbing/Pipe Fitting, or a related field.
  

Accreditation:

• Must be NITA certified and eligible to train NITA courses.
  
• Must be TVET Authority (TVETA) accredited or registrable as a trainer.
  

Pedagogy / Trainer Qualification:

• Must have pedagogy training (TVET pedagogy / instructional methods / trainer methodology or equivalent).
  

Experience:

• Minimum 1-3 years relevant industry or teaching experience in construction trades (masonry/tiling/plumbing/pipe fitting).
  
• Experience in vocational or technical training is an added advantage.
  

Professional Certifications (Added Advantage):

• Master Craftsperson Certification (Masonry/Plumbing or related trade).
  
• Recognized certification in tiling, plumbing/pipe fitting, or construction safety (OSH).
  

Skills and Competencies

• Strong technical knowledge of masonry, tiling, pipe fitting, and basic construction processes.
  
• Ability to deliver hands-on, competency-based training.
  
• Good workshop/site management and safety enforcement skills.
  
• Strong communication, mentoring, and student management skills.
  
• Ability to assess and evaluate student competence effectively.
  
• Good organizational and record-keeping skills.
  

• Deliver building and construction theory and practical lessons as per NITA, KNEC and TVETA-approved curricula.
  
• Prepare lesson plans, training schedules, practical demonstrations, and workshop/site-based exercises.
  
• Train students in Masonry, Tiling, and Pipe Fitting including interpretation of drawings, material selection, and workmanship standards.
  
• Guide trainees on setting out, mixing ratios, brick/block laying, plastering, finishes, and quality control checks.
  
• Train on wall and floor tiling: surface preparation, adhesive mixing, tile layout, cutting, fixing, grouting, and finishing.
  
• Train on pipe fitting and basic plumbing: pipe measurement, cutting, threading/joining, fittings selection, leak testing, and maintenance practices.
  
• Register students for NITA trade tests, KNEC Examinations and ensure compliance with assessment timelines.
  
• Conduct continuous assessments, practical evaluations, and mock trade tests.
  
• Ensure proper use, maintenance, and safety of workshop tools, site equipment, and materials.
  
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, progress, performance, and practical logbooks.
  
• Mentor students on work ethics, safety standards, teamwork, and workplace readiness.
  
• Coordinate industrial attachments, site visits, and industry linkages for skills exposure and employability.
  
• Participate in curriculum review, staff meetings, and professional development activities.
  
• Support internal and external audits, inspections, and accreditation exercises.
  
• Perform any other duties related to training and student development as assigned.