Nautical & Digital Skills Instructor
This is a temporary position, initially the contract length will range from 4-6 months with the possibility of extension thereafter.
Role Overview
The Nautical & Digital Skills Instructor delivers professional training to seafood industry personnel and students through the Coastal Training Unit (CTU 1) and at colleges as required.
Principal Responsibilities
* Marine Safety & Radio Training: Deliver and assess fishing industry training, including:
o STCW - Elementary First Aid
o STCW - Personal Survival Techniques
o STCW - Personal Safety and Social Responsibility
o Enhanced Safety Training
o Safety Awareness and Fire Prevention
o DoT Passenger Boat Certificate of Proficiency
o GMDSS Radio Courses: General Operator's Certificate Short Range Certificate Restricted Operator's Certificate Long Range Certificate
* Organise course schedules and locations in response to local industry needs.
* Administer courses, including registrations, payments, and assessment records.
* Digital Upskilling: Develop and deliver online content for programs and external stakeholders.
* Enhance existing IT infrastructure using Canvas Learning platform.
* Support the digital literacy of industry stakeholders.
* Contribute to IT-related projects, such as training portal redevelopment.
Quality Assurance
* Ensure compliance with DoT/MSO and ISO standards in course delivery.
* Support professional delivery of accredited training in collaboration with the Skills Unit Quality Officer.
General Duties
* Facilitate events and initiatives using the CTU as a mobile classroom.
* Maintain and prepare training equipment for course delivery.
* Build relationships with seafood and marine industry stakeholders.
* Attend industry events in an advisory or demonstration capacity.
* Monitor and analyze training participation and outcomes.
* Adhere to quality systems, health and safety protocols, and CTU operations checklists.
* Assist in STCW firefighting training at NFCI Castletownbere as required.
This role will include face to face training and will involve travel.
Reporting Structure:
Reports To: Principal, NFCI Castletownbere, Co. Cork
Internal Contacts: Skills Unit colleagues and regional coastal staff
External Contacts: Marine Survey Office, seafood industry stakeholders, and external training partners
Essential Criteria:
* Deck Officer Certificate of Competency
* Valid STCW Certificates
* GOC (General Operator's Certificate)
* Radio Certificate
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
Desirable Attributes:
* Knowledge of the Irish seafood or maritime sector
* Qualification or experience in developing and delivering online training content
* Train the Trainer certification
Special Conditions:
* Strong interpersonal skills and effective group management abilities
* Versatility to deliver a diverse range of courses
* Ambition to advance digital training offerings
* Effective time and priority management skills
* Capability to work independently and as part of a team
* Garda vetting under the Children First Act 2015
* Familiarity with Quality Assurance Systems (QAS) and GDPR compliance
Work Environment and Requirements:
* Mobile training unit operating along Ireland's west coast, from Donegal to Kerry
* Use of purpose-built mobile training classroom for coastal training delivery
* Occasional work at NFCI campuses and other locations as needed
* Flexibility to adapt schedules based on industry demand
* Participation in events to engage with stakeholders
This position may be subject to Garda Vetting and Foreign Police Clearance, if applicable you will be required to obtain these prior to commencing in this role.
Unijobs is an equal opportunities employer
Skills: instructional designer nautical maritime BIM training digital skill public sector
Benefits: 29 days AL + Bank Holidays