Trainer – Industrial Electronics Technician

A leading vocational and technical institution operating at a national level and playing a strategic role in workforce development and skills transformation.

The organization partners closely with government entities, international development partners, and the private sector.

The organization delivers industry-driven programs that combine practical training, modern facilities, and strong private-sector partnerships to ensure graduates are equipped with relevant, in-demand skills.

With a focus on quality, innovation, and employability, the institution adopts a competency-based learning model and continuously updates its programs to respond to evolving economic and workforce requirements. It operates across multiple locations in Jordan and serves a diverse student population, contributing to national workforce development and economic growth.

The organization offers a professional, collaborative work environment and is committed to investing in its people through continuous learning, clear career paths, and a strong performance-driven culture.

General Role Description

The Trainer for Industrial Electronics Technician is a technical expert responsible for preparing students to maintain and repair the electronic nervous systems of modern industry. This role covers a broad spectrum, from component-level soldering and circuit building to the installation of industrial Power Electronics and PLC-based control systems.

Acting as a More Knowledgeable Other (MKO), the Trainer guides learners through the Three-Layer Workshop Concept—moving from breadboarding basic circuits to diagnosing faults on live industrial panels. The Trainer is responsible for executing the Blended Training Model, ensuring that foundational theory is delivered via Flipped Learning to maximize hands-on time for wiring, testing, and Project-Based Learning (PBL).

Key Roles & Responsibilities

A. Technical Instruction & Workshop Management

• Schematics & Wiring: Train learners to interpret complex electrical/electronic schematics and execute wiring for power and control circuits according to industrial standards (e.g., IEC standards, colour coding, cable management).
• Circuit Building & Testing: Supervise the construction of circuits in the lab, ensuring students are proficient in using test instruments (multimeters, oscilloscopes, signal generators) for precise checks and measurements.
• Industrial Systems & Automation: Deliver core concepts of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and industrial automation. Introduce basic pneumatics and hydraulics to ensure students understand the actuation side of electronic control.
• Power Electronics: Cover essential topics for industrial applications, including the operation and troubleshooting of drives (VFDs), soft starters, rectifiers, and inverters.
• Maintenance & Diagnostics: Teach systematic fault diagnosis in industrial electronic systems. Supervise the execution of preventive and corrective maintenance tasks, including running post-repair tests to verify system performance.
• Documentation: Enforce professional standards in preparing technical reports and maintaining detailed fault records.

B. Pedagogical Leadership & Methodology

• Flipped Learning Facilitation: Manage the delivery of theoretical content (e.g., semiconductor physics, logic gate truth tables) through the LMS. Ensure students enter the workshop prepared to build and test.
• Scaffolding & Mentorship: Monitor learner progress during diagnostic tasks, providing targeted mentorship to support learners within their "Zone of Proximal Development" (ZPD)—specifically helping them bridge the gap between "identifying a bad component" and "understanding the root cause."
• Green TVET Integration: Embed sustainability by teaching the repair and refurbishment of electronic boards (reducing e-waste) and the energy efficiency benefits of modern power electronics (e.g., VFDs).

C. Digital Pedagogy & Data-Driven Intervention

• Circuit Simulation: Utilize Digital Circuit Simulators (e.g., Proteus, Multisim, or Tinkercad) to allow students to design and test circuits virtually before consuming physical components.
• Predictive Analytics (TIP): Analyse engagement data to identify students struggling with abstract concepts (e.g., 3-phase power theory) and intervene early using the Trainer Intervention Protocol.
• AI-Enhanced Content: Act as the "Human-in-the-Loop" to validate AI-generated troubleshooting scenarios and assessment banks.

D. Assessment & Quality Assurance

• Competency-Based Assessment: Conduct continuous assessments where learners must demonstrate mastery of specific tasks (e.g., "Diagnose and repair a faulty H-Bridge circuit") before progressing.
• Process-Based Tracking: Use digital tools to track the process of diagnostics (e.g., logical use of the multimeters, adherence to safety steps) as verifiable evidence of competency.
• Joint Industry Assessment: Collaborate with private sector SMEs to conduct final practical assessments, ensuring graduates meet the rigorous standards of industrial maintenance.

E. Institutional Sustainability & Income Generation

• Income Generating Activities (IGAs): Design and deliver upskilling courses for industry professionals (e.g., "Industrial PCB Repair," "VFD Commissioning and Troubleshooting").
• Consultancy: Provide technical consultancy to local factories on upgrading legacy control systems.