Marine Engineering Skills Instructor
This position plays a crucial role in delivering high-quality training, examinations, and assessments for maritime workers in the Irish seafood industry.
Principal Responsibilities:
* Training Delivery and Development:
o Develop materials, deliver training, and assess learners in various courses, including Marine Engineering Processes and Operations, First Aid Responder (FAR), STCW Medical Care Aboard Ship, and more.
o Assist in delivery and assessment of Fishing Industry Safety Training as required.
* Support and Administration:
o Maintain updated knowledge on training developments and industry standards.
o Promote the use of digital tools to support blended learning.
* Health and Safety:
o Conduct training in controlled environments, including Fire Training Unit exercises requiring breathing apparatus.
o Undergo and maintain a valid Seafarer Medical Certificate (ENG11).
* Additional Duties:
o Perform other related duties as required.
Reporting Structure:
Reports To: Principal, NFCI Castletownbere
Essential Criteria:
* Certificate of Competency - STCW Marine Engineer Certificate of Competency (Motor) or equivalent.
* QQI Level 6 Train the Trainer Certificate or equivalent teaching qualification and experience.
* Full, clean driving license.
Work Environment and Requirements:
A small team setting at Castletownbere NFCI. Occasional travel to meetings or training (~5% of role; annual mileage ~2,000 km). Involves working with workshop machinery (lathes, milling machines, grinders, etc.).