Electrical Training Instructor (Apprenticeships)

Flexsource are currently recruiting for Electrical Instructors for primarily cover periods, based in the greater Laois and Offaly regions. Your main responsibilities will be to provide temporary, short-term training to electrical apprentices on all aspects of Phase 2. This role ensures continuity of learning during staff absences and supports apprentices in achieving their training, assessment and qualification goals

Responsibilities:

• Instruct the apprentices in all aspects of Phase 2 of the Standards Based Apprenticeship i.e. practical skills, personal skills, maths, science, drawing, related knowledge and hazards, to the prescribed standard and in accordance with the relevant syllabus 

• Prepare lesson plans, course notes, overheads and handouts as appropriate. 

• Schedule, conduct, correct and mark assessments/tests in accordance with the relevant assessment programme and carry out associated administrative tasks. 

• Provide appropriate additional instruction and schedule, conduct, correct and mark repeat assessments in accordance with the prescribed repeats procedure. 

• Maintain prescribed course records. 

• Supervise apprentices and ensure that correct methods, quality standards, health & safety procedures are observed. 

• Supervise apprentices in respect of their timekeeping, attendance, behaviour and application. 

• Prepare and issue progress reports to the employer in respect of each apprentice. 

• Ensure adequate security of tools, equipment, machines and materials located in the training area. 

• Ensure that equipment and machines are maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule. 

• Ensure that course materials are used in an economical and cost-effective manner. 

• Use new technology, as appropriate, to assist in delivering and administering training. 

• Undertake sure duties as may be assigned from time to time. 

Requirements: 

• Leaving Certificate standard 

• Must have a recognised apprenticeship 

• Practical & Theoretical qualifications 

• National Craft Certificate in Electrical Trade or higher 

• A degree or its equivalent in the subject area 

• Relevant technical/training qualification 

• IT Skills. 

Special Requirements: 

• A full driving licence 

• Car owner 

• Must be willing to work outside normal working hours. 

• Must be able to meet the travel requirements of the post. 

Hours/Benefits: 

Monday to Thursday - 7.5 Hours per day 

Friday - 5 Hours per day

€30 per hour