EPAs and Technical Experts - Low Carbon Heating Technician End-Point Assessor

V Selective Recruitment; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 34,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Good pay rates

Training and ongoing support

Reputable awarding organisation

Job summary

V Selective Recruitment is recruiting for End Point Assessors (EPA) and Technical Experts to support Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician apprenticeships. Roles are part-time/flexible and offered on a freelance/contract basis, with home-based work and travel for assessments as required.

As an EPA you will assess apprentices via practical observations and interviews, validate skills, and ensure fair, bias-free decisions.

Qualifications

• Relevant occupational experience to Level 4.
• Working towards assessor/IQA qualifications — employer can assist with this.

Responsibilities

• Deliver end-point assessment for the Level 3 Low Carbon Heating Technician standard.
• Conduct practical observations and technical interviews.
• Record assessment outcomes accurately and within required timescales.
• Develop and support end-point assessment activities (remote or on-site).

Skills

Relevant occupational experience

Education

Level 4 or higher relevant qualification

Job description

END POINT ASSESSORS (EPA) AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS REQUIRED - LEVEL 3 LOW CARBON HEATING TECHNICIAN

PART TIME / FLEXIBLE ROLE - FREELANCE / CONTRACT

INTRO

V Selective are recruiting on behalf of an Ofqual recognised Apprenticeship End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO).As an organisation they are committed to quality, and deliver a rigorous apprenticeship end point assessment service.Their service helps to ensure that apprentices, working within a range of industries, are able to do the job they are trained for..

We are looking for Technical Experts and End Point Assessors to support the development, delivery and assessment of Level 3 Low Carbon Heating TechnicianApprenticeship standard.

If working as an EPA you will carry out assessments of Low Carbon Heating Technician Apprentices, including practical observations and technical interviews. You’ll play a vital role in validating skills and knowledge.

If working as a Technical Expert, your experiecne will be utlised to provide up-to-date industry expertise to help the organisation to develop assessments and guidance.

STANDARD - LOW CARBON HEATING TECHNICIAN

Low Carbon Heating Technicians are skilled heat pump installers.

This occupation is found in the Building Services Sector of the Construction Industry. The broad purpose of the occupation is to plan, select and size, install, commission, service and maintain (including fault finding, diagnosis and repair) zero carbon central heating and hot water systems in buildings including dwellings and industrial and commercial premises. Zero carbon heat sources may include but are not limited to Ground and Air Source Heat Pumps and Solar Thermal Collectors. The occupation includes work on both new build and existing properties and typically involves the installation, service, fault finding and repair of zero carbon heating and hot water appliances, storage vessels, pipework, heat emitters and associated components and their mechanical and electrical control systems.

THE ROLE

The role is offered on a generous Zero Hours Contract, which includes pension contributions. The hours available vary dependent on demand, and you always have a choice to accept assignments based on their availability. This role may be undertaken complementary to an existing substantive position with the permission of your current employer or within a wider portfolio of activities.

The role will be home-based with travel to conduct assessments. If solely working as a Technical Expert no travel will be required.

Upon taking assignments from the Service Delivery team, you will deliver end-point assessment for the relevant apprenticeship standard and assessment method you are approved for.

You will undertake (remotely or directly) development ot end point assessment activities (which may include practical observations and technical interviews), awarding a preliminary grade and ensuring that all assessment decisions are fair, objective, free of bias and based on all relevant evidence presented.

You will accurately record the outcomes of all end point assessment activity using assessment material submitting these records within required timescales.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Relevant occupational experience to Level 4
• Working towards assessor/IQA qualifications - employer can assist with this.

THE ROLE OFFERS

• Flexibility - A role that fits around your life, schedule, and other commitments.
• Good pay rates
• Training and Ongoing Support.
• Working for a respected, specialised awarding organisation who are committed to delivering high‑quality assessment and exceptional service.