Hospitality And Tourism Trainer - 2 Posts

How to Apply: Send your application letter, detailed Curriculum Vitae, photocopies of National Identification Card, professional and academic certificates, transcripts and testimonials, clearly addressed to: The Chief Principal, Thika Technical Training Institute, P. O. Box 9101000, Thika. Applications should reach the undersigned not later than 5.00 pm, 29th August 2026.

Show Your Teaching Readiness in Hospitality Training

Hiring panels for trainer roles at technical institutes look for evidence that you can deliver hands-on, industry-aligned training. They want to see that you can prepare schemes of work, assess trainees, and keep up with curriculum changes in hospitality and tourism.

1. Tailor your CV to teaching: Highlight any teaching or training experience, even if it was part-time or volunteer. Use action verbs like 'delivered', 'assessed', and 'mentored'. For example, 'Delivered practical sessions in food and beverage service to 30 trainees'.

2. Prepare a teaching portfolio: Bring samples of lesson plans, schemes of work, and assessment tools you have created. This shows you understand the administrative side of training.

3. Know the curriculum: Familiarize yourself with the current hospitality and tourism curriculum used in Kenyan technical institutes. Be ready to discuss how you would deliver specific units.

4. Emphasize industry experience: If you have worked in hotels or tourism, explain how you will bring real-world examples into the classroom. This makes your training more relevant.

5. Show your WETA licensing status: If you are already licensed, mention it clearly. If not, explain your plan to meet the requirements, as this is a key qualification.

6. Practice a micro-teaching session: You may be asked to deliver a short teaching demo. Prepare a 10-minute session on a topic like 'Customer Service in Hospitality' and practice it.

7. Prepare for competency-based questions: Expect questions on how you handle diverse learners, manage practical sessions, and use assessment to improve learning. Use the STAR method to structure your answers.

8. Show commitment to professional growth: Mention any workshops, certifications, or courses you have taken to stay updated in hospitality education. This shows you are a lifelong learner.