Job Title:
Nautical Skills Trainer - West Coast
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Job Description:
This role involves delivering essential safety and radio training, supporting digital upskilling initiatives, and acting as a representative for the seafood industry.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Marine Safety & Radio Training:
* Deliver and assess fishing industry training, including STCW Elementary First Aid, Personal Survival Techniques, Personal Safety and Social Responsibility, Enhanced Safety Training, Safety Awareness and Fire Prevention, DoT Passenger Boat Certificate of Proficiency, and GMDSS Radio Courses: General Operator's Certificate Short Range Certificate Restricted Operator's Certificate Long Range Certificate.
* Organize course schedules and locations in response to local industry needs.
* Administer courses, including registrations, payments, and assessment records.
2. Digital Upskilling:
* Develop and deliver online content for BIM programs and external stakeholders.
* Enhance existing IT infrastructure using BIM's Canvas Learning platform.
* Support the digital literacy of industry stakeholders.
* Contribute to IT-related projects, such as training portal redevelopment.
3. 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.
4. 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 BIM's quality systems, health and safety protocols, and CTU operations checklists.
* Assist in STCW firefighting training at NFCI Castletownbere as required.
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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
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Essential Criteria:
* Deck Officer Certificate of Competency
* Valid STCW Certificates
* GOC (General Operator's Certificate) Radio Certificate
* Excellent communication and presentation skills
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Desirable Attributes:
* Knowledge of the Irish seafood or maritime sector
* Qualification or experience in developing and delivering online training content
* Train the Trainer certification
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Work Environment and Requirements:
Mobile training unit operating along Ireland's west coast, from Donegal to Kerry
Use of BIM's 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 represent the organization and engage with stakeholders