Construction Assembly and Installation Operative End Point Assessor. Job in Newcastle upon Tyne[...]

NOCN Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A national training organization is seeking a freelance End Point Assessor experienced in construction to conduct End Point Assessments for apprentices. This remote role requires travel to various sites. Candidates should have at least three years of experience in construction, specifically in roles such as Slinger or Signaler. Responsibilities include performing assessments, preparing reports, and maintaining compliance with quality assurance standards. The ideal candidate will also hold or be pursuing an independent assessor qualification and be committed to ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have three years or more experience in the construction sector.
• Recent relevant experience above apprentice's level.
• Hold or be working towards an independent assessor qualification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct End Point Assessments according to standards.
• Upload assessment reports in a timely manner.
• Prepare for assessments and identify gaps in apprentices' skills.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge through CPD.
• Represent the company professionally during assessments.

Skills

Slinger experience

Signaler experience

Knowledge of construction assembly

Ability to build rapport

Education

Independent assessor qualification (e.g., TAQA, CAVA, A1)

Job description

NOCN Group are seeking a freelance End Point Assessor with experience within the Construction sector to help carry out End Point Assessments for the Construction Assembly and Installation Operative apprenticeship Standard.

Location: Remote, travel to sites required

Hours: Worker Contract, Freelance

Assessors in roles such as Concrete Finisher or Precast Installer would be ideal.

Purpose and Objectives:

• Ensuring End Point Assessments are carried out independently and meet NOCN's quality assurance Standards
• To complete assessments in accordance with the prescribed assessment instruments as defined within the End Point Assessment plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assessing the apprentice against the relevant Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours throughout the Online Test, Observation with questioning, and an interview underpinned by their own portfolio in accordance with the End Point Assessment plan.
• Upload reports from the assessments in a timely manner and in line with NOCN's service level agreements.
• Prepare for assessments in a timely manner and be able to identify gaps in the apprentice's KSBs
• Be able to build a quick rapport with apprentices to ensure that they can perform their best within assessments
• Maintaining hands on CPD in their subject area to ensure knowledge is up to date.
• Represent NOCN in a professional manner when conducting assessments.
• Adhering to GDPR practices and ensuring all data is secure.

Key Requirements:

• Slinger and signaler experience is essential.
• Comprehensive experience of construction assembly and installation i.e., three years or more experience in the sector.
• Recent relevant experience of the occupation/sector at least a level above that of the apprentice i.e., worked in the sector in the last three years or can demonstrate current knowledge and skills developed through continued professional development
• Hold or be working towards an independent assessor qualification, for example TAQA (Training and Quality Assessment), CAVA or A1

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

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