Hourly Paid Assessor / Internal Verifier for Electrical - CS11718

Warwick College Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Warwick College Group seeks an Hourly Paid Assessor / Internal Verifier for Electrical to support apprenticeship portfolios. The role is UK-based and on-site at our college, with hybrid/remote options, but standardisation training and observations require on-site attendance.

DBS checks apply and Enhanced DBS is required for regulated activity. The post involves leading the IV team, CPD, verification, and occasional exam invigilator duties with training provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in electrical or equivalent.
• Assessor’s Award (preferably A1) or equivalent.
• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C) or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Be Lead Internal Verifier for the Centre and deputy Centre Co-ordinator.
• Lead the Internal Verification team in CPD and standardisation meetings.
• Carry out formal verification of assessments per College and Awarding Body guidelines.
• Liaise with the External Verifier and Awarding Body; support External Verifier visits.
• Conduct NVQ assessment activity in workplace and college.
• Ensure documentation is standardised and maintained to high standard.

Education

NVQ Level 3 within electrical or equivalent

Assessor’s Award (preferably A1) or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths (Grade C) or equivalent

Job description

Hourly Paid Assessor / Internal Verifier for Electrical - CS11718

This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College.

In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based People Services Department.

This position can offer a hybrid or remote working arrangement, however you will be required to come on-site to do standardisation training sessions and observations of staff which would amount to approximately 5 days.

Protection of Children & Young Persons (The Children's Act 1989)

Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).

This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.

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Background to the Post

As one of the largest further and higher education colleges in the UK, with unique colleges across two counties, we aim to deliver learning experiences which lead to the development of wider skill bases and improved destinations for all of our students.

Our recent Ofsted inspection highlights our success and strong focus both on students and on meeting industry needs. We are also one of only five colleges in the UK to be granted Foundation Degree Awarding Powers by the Privy Council – meaning our higher education academic quality and standards are equal to any university.

The WBL construction department provides training and assessment for apprenticeships and work placed assessments. As part of our quality assurance process we are looking for someone to carry out the internal verification of apprenticeship portfolios.

MAIN TASKS

To be the Lead Internal Verifier for the Centre and deputy Centre Co-ordinator.

Lead the Internal Verification team in terms of CPD and standardisation meetings.

Carry out formal verification of assessments in line with College and Awarding Body

guidelines.

To liaise with the External Verifier and Awarding Body.

To support External Verifier visits.

To conduct NVQ assessment activity both in the workplace and within the college.

To ensure that the awarding bodies’ assessment related documentation is standardised and maintained to a high standard in accordance with the requirements of the College, Employer, Awarding and Auditing Bodies.

To take part in developmental opportunities in consultation with the Management team and in line with College policy.

To participate in the activities of the appropriate teams.

In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam

invigilator duties. The College will provide training.

The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may

vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.

Offers of Work

• NVQ Level 3 within electrical or equivalent, such as a Gold Card.
• Maintain accreditation to meet the awarding body requirements to access relevant qualifications in the electrical industry.
• Assessor’s Award (preferably A1) or equivalent.
• GCSE Grade C in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Evidence of formal structured training in the electrical industry.
• Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety in the appropriate vocation.
• Have a wide technical knowledge in the vocation.
• Experience of assessing electrical portfolios.
• A UK driving licence free of major endorsements.
• Internal Verification Award (preferably V1) or equivalent.