Fabrication & Welding Apprenticeship Assessor - Field Coach

Dovetail and Slate; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting a Fabrication & Welding Assessor to support apprentices in Yorkshire and the Humber. You’ll manage a caseload, visit workplaces to assess competence, and coach learners toward End-Point Assessment with timely feedback.

The role requires substantial industry experience in fabrication and welding, excellent communication, and the ability to build strong relationships with apprentices and employers while maintaining accurate records and documentation.

Qualifications

• Extensive industry experience in fabrication and welding.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently with varied caseload.
• Full UK driving licence; willing to travel.
• Experience mentoring apprentices is desirable.
• Assessing TAQA or A1 desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of fabrication and welding apprentices.
• Carry out regular workplace visits to assess competence and monitor progress.
• Complete assessment documentation and maintain learner records.
• Coach apprentices to achieve apprenticeship standards.
• Prepare apprentices for End-Point Assessment.
• Monitor off-the-job training and ensure apprenticeship requirements are met.
• Work with employers to support apprentices in the workplace.
• Attend standardisation meetings and CPD activities.

Skills

Fabrication & Welding experience

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Relationship building

Independent working

Driving licence

Mentoring apprentices

Assessing TAQA/A1

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Fabrication & Welding

Job description

Dovetail and Slate is recruiting a Fabrication & Welding Assessor to support apprentices in Yorkshire and the Humber. You’ll manage a caseload, visit workplaces to assess competence, and coach learners toward End-Point Assessment with timely feedback.

The role requires substantial industry experience in fabrication and welding, excellent communication, and the ability to build strong relationships with apprentices and employers while maintaining accurate records and documentation.