Engineering Apprenticeship IQA & Standards Lead

Train'd Up; England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Train'd Up is seeking an Internal Quality Assurer to lead IQA across engineering apprenticeship programmes, ensuring sampling, standardisation and compliance with awarding bodies. You will support assessors, monitor progress, and contribute to SAR/QIP while aligning with Ofsted expectations and EPA requirements.

The role emphasises high-quality learner outcomes, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in QA practices, with robust use of e-portfolios and QA systems.

Qualifications

• Substantial engineering occupational experience relevant to apprenticeship standards.
• Experience assessing vocational qualifications and/or apprenticeships.
• Proven IQA experience including sampling decisions and standardisation.
• ExperienceQA'ing engineering apprenticeships and portfolios.
• Experience developing risk-based IQA sampling plans.
• Experience with awarding organisations and external QA processes.
• Understanding apprenticeship funding requirements.
• Strong knowledge of End-Point Assessment and apprenticeship standards.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, Prevent, equality, diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Conduct internal quality assurance across apprenticeship programmes and qualifications.
• Sample assessment decisions to ensure consistency and compliance with awarding body requirements.
• Monitor assessor performance and provide developmental feedback, coaching and support.
• Standardise assessment practices across the organisation through regular standardisation meetings.
• Ensure assessment and quality assurance practices meet awarding body and regulatory requirements.
• Support the delivery of high-quality apprenticeship programmes meeting DfE funding and Ofsted expectations.
• Monitor learner progress and quality indicators to identify improvement areas.
• Contribute to SAR, QIP and internal quality reviews.
• Promote best practice in teaching, learning, assessment and learner support.
• Maintain understanding of EPA requirements and gateway readiness.
• Liaise with EPAOs where required.
• Support assessors and delivery staff in understanding EPA plans and assessment methods.
• Maintain accurate IQA records and documentation.
• Support external QA visits and audits.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and QA policies and procedures.

Skills

Engineering experience

Assessing vocational qualifications

IQA sampling

Standardisation

Risk-based IQA sampling

E-portfolio / QA systems

Awarding body knowledge

CPD / safeguarding

Education

IQA qualification Level 4

Engineering Level 3 or higher

Qualified Assessor (CAVA/A1/D32- D33)

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

e-portfolio

Management information systems

Digital QA systems

Job description

Train'd Up is seeking an Internal Quality Assurer to lead IQA across engineering apprenticeship programmes, ensuring sampling, standardisation and compliance with awarding bodies. You will support assessors, monitor progress, and contribute to SAR/QIP while aligning with Ofsted expectations and EPA requirements.

The role emphasises high-quality learner outcomes, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in QA practices, with robust use of e-portfolios and QA systems.