PRINCIPAL YOUTH POLYTECHNIC INSTRUCTOR

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -

1. Served in the grade of Chief Youth Polytechnic Instructor for a minimum period of (3) three years
2. A Diploma in any of the following disciplines: Computer science/studies; Information Communication Technology; Electronics Engineering; Telecommunications Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Automotive Engineering; Instrumentation and control Engineering; Industrial/Construction Plant Engineering; Civil Engineering; Building and construction ; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; Agriculture; Leather Technology/Foot ware; Animal Science; Hair dressing and Beauty therapy; Clothing; Fashion Design and Textile Technology; Food Technology; Institutional Management; Catering and House Keeping; Carpentry and joinery; Refrigeration and Air Conditioning; General Education ( Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Languages) and entrepreneurship or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. An Instructor Diploma certificate from KTTC/KSTVET
4. Management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution
5. A Certificate in Computer applications from a recognized institution and
6. Demonstrated a thorough understanding of the current youth polytechnic training trends and be in possession of effective administrative and professional competence in the management of youth polytechnics

Duties and responsibilities;

i.     Coordinating overall management, administration and development of a Youth Polytechnic;

ii.   Overseeing the implementation of technical training programmes in accordance with the National Youth Polytechnic Policy;

iii.  Coordinating the setting, moderation and administering of examinations;

iv.  Participating in formulating policies for the youth polytechnics;

v.    Spearheading establishment of educational plans and course panels in relevant technical areas;

vi.  Coordinating development and review of curriculum;

vii. Instructing in the areas of specialization;

viii. Ensuring proper utilization of training and learning resources in the youth polytechnic and

ix.    Participating in preparation of recurrent and development expenditures for the Youth Polytechnic