Assessor - Work Based (Fabrication & Welding)

Forth Valley College; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Public sector pension

Cycle to work scheme

Gym access

48 days annual leave

Job summary

Forth Valley College is seeking a Work Based Assessor in the Apprenticeships, Skills & Commercial Department, covering fabrication and welding. The role focuses on guiding candidates through vocational portfolios of evidence and assessing their practical and knowledge skills in the workplace.

It is a 21-hour permanent post with flexible working and some travel. You will work within the engineering assessment team, drawing on hands-on industry experience and a driving licence with access to a

Qualifications

• Hands-on industry experience in fabrication and welding.
• Experience in engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Assess candidates' skills and knowledge in their workplaces, fairly, safely and reliably.
• Guide and support candidates in compiling portfolios of evidence against qualification criteria.
• Contribute to assessment and internal verification processes within the engineering team.
• Inspire and motivate learners to support their professional growth.
• Manage candidate interactions and documentation with strong communication and IT skills.
• Work independently to manage workload and meet deadlines.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Portfolios

Communication

IT skills

Job description

Work Based Assessor post in the Apprenticeships, Skills & Commercial Department at Forth Valley College, covering fabrication and welding. The role centres on guiding candidates through vocational portfolios of evidence and assessing their practical and knowledge skills in the workplace. It is a 21-hour permanent post with flexible working and some travel, and it sits within the engineering assessment team. Current hands-on industry experience and a driving licence with access to a vehicle are essential.

What the job involves

• Assess candidates' skills and knowledge in their workplaces, fairly, safely and reliably
• Guide and support candidates in compiling portfolios of evidence against vocational qualification performance criteria and evidence requirements
• Contribute to assessment and internal verification processes and their continuous improvement as part of the engineering assessment team
• Inspire, encourage and motivate candidates to support their learning and professional growth
• Manage candidate interactions and documentation using strong communication and IT skills
• Manage own workload independently and work to tight deadlines

Experience

• Demonstrable, current hands-on industry experience in fabrication and/or welding
• Experience working within engineering environments

Skills & knowledge

• Strong understanding of current industry practice, including vocational qualifications and quality frameworks
• Strong communication and IT skills, engaging a range of learners and stakeholders
• Genuine passion for mentoring others and developing fabrication and welding skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work to deadlines in a dynamic environment

Checks & eligibility

• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle for regular travel

Nice to have

• Recognised Assessor and/or Verifier qualification, or willingness to work towards one
• Experience of Modern Apprenticeship frameworks and quality requirements

What’s offered

• Public sector pension scheme
• Flexible working environment to support work-life balance
• 48 days annual leave including public holidays and college closure days
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to college gyms