Plumbing & Gas Skills Coach & Assessor for Apprentices

Bradford College; Bradford; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Access to college benefits hub

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

Bradford College is seeking a Plumbing and Gas Skills Coach to support and assess apprentices against national standards. You will guide learners to understand required knowledge and skills for their roles and ensure timely progression.

The role involves managing caseloads, conducting workplace observations, and coordinating reviews with employers to meet ESFA requirements. A commitment to learner success and inclusion is essential.

Qualifications

• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent in Maths; demonstrate level 2 ability if required.
• GCSE 4–9 or equivalent in English; demonstrate level 2 ability if required.
• Assessor Award or working towards.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing related discipline.
• Gas Safe registration.

Responsibilities

• Undertake timely assessment of apprentices to the national standards and record decisions to meet awarding body requirements.
• Manage a caseload of apprentices with SMART targets to ensure progress and achievement of apprenticeship components.
• Conduct timely workplace observations and upload progress in the apprentice management system for accurate tracking.
• Plan and agree OTJ requirements with employer and apprentice to meet ESFA requirements.
• Plan and complete 12 weekly reviews covering progress and development.
• Complete assessment paperwork to required standards for organisation and external bodies.

Skills

Assessment in workplace

Gas & Plumbing knowledge

Student support

Education

GCSE 4–9 Maths

GCSE 4–9 English

Assessor Award

Level 3 Plumbing qualification

Gas Safe registered

Tools

Apprentice management system

CognAssist interventions

Job description

Bradford College is seeking a Plumbing and Gas Skills Coach to support and assess apprentices against national standards. You will guide learners to understand required knowledge and skills for their roles and ensure timely progression.

The role involves managing caseloads, conducting workplace observations, and coordinating reviews with employers to meet ESFA requirements. A commitment to learner success and inclusion is essential.