INSTRUCTOR (TECHNICAL) IN NIGERIA CIVIL SERVICE

INSTRUCTOR (TECHNICAL CADRE)

  1. POSTS AND SALARIES
    1.1 Instructor (Step 2) Grade Level 07
    1.2 Higher Instructor Grade Level 08
    1.3 Senior Instructor Grade Level 09
    1.4 Principal Instructor Grade II Grade Level 10
    1.5 Principal Instructor Grade I Grade Level 12
    1.6 Assistant Chief Instructor Grade Level 13
    1.7 Chief Instructor Grade Level 14

Similar: > Cadres in Nigeria Civil Service

2. DUTIES

2.1 Instructor, Grade Level 07
2.1.1 Giving instructions in theory and practice in specified technical trade.
1.1.2 Taking charge of the sub-store in the workshop
2.1.3 Keeping attendance records and progress charts of students in his workshop.

2.2 Higher Instructor, Grade Level 08
2.2.1 Giving instructions in theory and practice in specified technical trade
2.2.2 Taking charge of the sub-store in the workshop
2.2.3 Keeping attendance records and progress charts of students in his workshop
2.2.4 Compiling attendance returns, progress charts and other relevant data

2.3 Senior Instructor, Grade Level 09
2.3.1 Giving instructions in theory and practice in specified technical trade.
2.3.2 Assisting junior officer in the preparation of their lessons
2.3.3 Developing organizing coordinating training programmes in his field of
specialization.
2.3.4 Assisting in installing and maintaining machines and other equipment.

2.4 Principal Instructor Grade II, Grade Level 10
2.4.1 Giving instructions in theory and practice in his specified field.
2.4.2 Assisting in reviewing periodically his field of specialization.
2.4.3 Installing and maintaining machines and other equipment
2.4.4 Assisting in organizing and teaching industrial orientation to final year
students.

2.5 Principal Instructor Grade I, Grade Level 12
2.5.1 Giving instructions in theory and practice in specified technical field and in
vocational guidance and counseling.
2.5.2 Taking charge of a department of related courses.
2.5.3 Organizing and teaching industrial orientation to final year students in his
department
2.5.4 Reviewing periodically the curriculum and training programmes in his field of special.

2.6 Assistant Chief Instructor; Grade Level 13
2.6.1 Assisting in the administration of the Institution
2.6.2 Taking charge of curriculum development and review
2.6.3 Giving instructions in theory and practice in his specified technical field, and
in vocational guidance and counseling.

2.7 Chief Instructor, Grade Level 14
2.7.1 Taking charge of the administration of the Institution
2.7.2 Liaising with industries on matters relating to training
2.7.3 Advising on technical and vocational training.

  1. METHODS OF ENTRY AND ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE

NOTE: All promotions and transfers are subject to vacancy and satisfactory service record.

3.1 Instructor, Grade Level 07
3.1.1 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the following
qualifications:
3.1.1.1 Full Technology Certificate (Craft) of the City and Guilds of London
Institute in relevant field plus at least two years’ post-qualification
cognate experience.
3.1.1.2 Final Certificate of the City and Guilds of London Institute in relevant
field plus at least four years’ post-qualification cognate experience.
3.1.1.3 Ordinary National Diploma in relevant field from a recognized
Institution plus at least two years’ post-qualification cognate
experience.
3.1.1.4 National Technical Teachers’ Certificate in relevant subject.
3.2 Higher Instructor, Grade Level 08
3.2.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Instructor who has spent at least
three years on the grade.
3.2.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing Higher National
Diploma/Higher National Certificate in a relevant engineering or allied
subjects from a recognized Institution or the Full Technology Certificate
(Technician) or the City and Guilds of London Institute in relevant field.
3.2.3 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing Ordinary National Diploma
in a relevant engineering or allied subjects from a recognized institution or the
Full Technology Certificate (Craft) of the City and Guilds of London Institute
in relevant field/trade plus at least five years’ post-qualification cognate
experience.
3.2.4 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing the final Certificate of the City Guilds of London Institute in a relevant trade, plus at least seven years post￾qualification cognate experience.
3.3 Senior Instructor, Grade Level 09
3.3.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Instructor who has spent at
least three years on the grade.
1.3.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the qualifications
specified in sub-paragraph 3.2.2 or 3.2.3 above plus at least three or eight years
qualification cognate experience respectively.
3.4 Principal Instructor Grade II, Grade Level 10
3.4.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Senior Instructor who has spent at
least three years on the grade.
3.4.2 By direct appointment of a candidate possessing any of the qualifications
specified sub-paragraph 3.2.2 or 32.3. above plus at least six or eleven years
post-qualification cognate experience respectively.
3.5 Principal Instructor Grade I, Grade Level 12
3.5.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Instructor Grade II who
has spent at least three years on the trade.
3.6 Assistant Chief Instructor, Grade Level 13
3.6.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Principal Instructor Grade I who has spent least three years on the grade.
3.7 Chief Instructor, Grade Level 14
3.7.1 By promotion of a confirmed and suitable Assistant Chief Instructor who has
spent least three years on the grade.

  1. ADVANCEMENT WITHIN THE CADRE
    Any officer in the Instructor (Technical) Cadre who acquires any of the qualifications specified appointment to any higher grade is eligible for transfer/promotion to the grade.

Reference:
Reference:
Federal Civil Service Commission: fedcivilservice .gov.ng /hq /includes /download.php ?f=hq /pages /generalItem /Resources Files /12.pdf&fc =SCHEMES OF SERVICE.pdf