Trainer - Am2 Centre

Blackpool and The Fylde College; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Pension scheme

Professional development

Flexible working

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Blackpool and The Fylde College is seeking an experienced electrician to join our AM2 Assessment Centre at Bispham Campus. You will observe and assess candidates against NET criteria, applying professional judgement to determine competency.

This role focuses on assessment rather than coaching, leveraging extensive electrical knowledge. The ideal candidate brings substantial electrical industry experience, current ECS Gold Card, Level 3 testing qualifications, and DBS-ready status.

Qualifications

• Significant practical electrical experience.
• Underpinning qualifications must be current.
• Relevant safety and assessment qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver independent AM2-series assessments in line with NET requirements.
• Observe candidates undertaking practical electrical activities.
• Assess installation, safe isolation, inspection and testing, fault diagnosis and rectification where required.
• Record assessment activity accurately using NET’s systems.
• Maintain auditable assessment evidence.

Skills

Electrician experience

Electrical installation knowledge

Electrical testing and fault diagnosis

Digital record keeping

Assessment observation

Education

BS qualification

Level 3 Inspection & Testing

First Aid at Work

Assessor award/certificate

Job description

Trainer - AM2 Centre

Job Type Permanent Curriculum / Service Area Construction Campus / Location Bispham Hours per week 37 Part-Year? No Post scale Trainer Post Scale Range (FTE) Up to £39, including market rate supplement payment Closing Date 30/11/ At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re more than an education provider – we’re a driving force for opportunity, innovation and community growth. As one of the UK’s leading further education colleges and an exempt charity, we deliver high‑quality technical and professional education that transforms lives and supports regional prosperity. With over 12, students and around 1, colleagues, we’re proud to be an anchor institution driving social mobility, inclusion and success.

The Role

B&FC are welcoming applications for an experienced electrician to join our licensed AM2 Assessment Centre at our Bispham Campus and help us maintain that standard.

AM2 means something in the electrical industry.

It’s where candidates demonstrate that they can take the knowledge and skills they’ve developed and apply them independently, safely and to the standard expected of a competent electrician.

This isn’t a teaching role. You won’t coach candidates through their assessment or tell them what to do next. Instead, you’ll observe what they actually do, apply the assessment criteria fairly and consistently and make sound professional judgements about whether the required standard has been demonstrated.

For someone with substantial electrical industry experience, it’s a different way to use your expertise while continuing to play an important role in the profession.

What you’ll do

• Deliver independent AM2-series assessments in line with NET requirements.
• Observe candidates undertaking practical electrical activities.
• Assess installation, safe isolation, inspection and testing, fault diagnosis and rectification where required.
• Make objective, evidence-based assessment decisions.
• Record assessment activity accurately using NET’s systems.
• Maintain clear and auditable assessment evidence.
• Monitor safe working and intervene where there is an unacceptable risk.
• Keep assessment bays, equipment and resources ready for use.
• Take part in NET standardisation, quality assurance and audit activity.
• Maintain your technical knowledge, occupational competence and required approvals.
• Protect the boundary between independent assessment and training.

What you’ll bring

• Significant practical experience as an electrician.
• Strong knowledge of electrical installation, inspection and testing, safe isolation and fault diagnosis.
• A current ECS Gold Card as an Installation Electrician with the required underpinning qualifications.
• A current BS qualification.
• An appropriate Level 3 Inspection and Testing qualification.
• A First Aid at Work qualification or the ability to achieve this before your first independent assessment.
• An assessor award or certificate, or the ability to achieve one within NET’s required timescale.
• Confidence making objective judgements against defined standards.
• Good digital skills and the ability to maintain detailed assessment records.
• Previous AM2 assessment experience would be an advantage, but isn’t essential if you meet NET’s eligibility requirements.

The ideal candidate will be

• Fair and consistent. You assess what the candidate actually demonstrates.
• Calm and approachable. You create a professional environment without crossing into coaching.
• Precise. You notice the detail and understand why consistency matters.
• Confident. You can make and stand behind professional assessment decisions.
• Safety-focused. You recognise unsafe practice and act when needed.
• Independent. You understand that protecting the credibility of the assessment is part of the job.

Essentials

• You’ll need to meet NET’s current eligibility requirements and successfully complete their approval and registration process before independently carrying out AM2 assessments.
• You’ll also need to meet our safer recruitment requirements, including an enhanced DBS check and other relevant pre-employment checks.

What We Offer

We believe great people deserve great rewards. When you join B&FC, you’ll benefit from:

• Generous annual leave, plus 5 additional gifted days (pro rata for part-time employees) to be taken during the Christmas closure period
• An excellent pension scheme
• Professional development and funded training opportunities
• Flexible working options and family-friendly policies
• Comprehensive wellbeing support and staff recognition initiatives

Working with Us

At B&FC, you’ll join a values-led community built on our CAREER principles – Community, Authenticity, Relentless Optimism, Everyone Included, Excellence, and Respect. We’re proud to empower both our colleagues and students to thrive, supported by outstanding facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a culture of inclusion and innovation. Whether you’re inspiring the next generation or advancing your own professional journey, B&FC is a place where you can truly make a difference.

How we support you

At Blackpool and The Fylde College, we’re committed to creating an inclusive and supportive recruitment process. If you require any adjustments to take part in our selection process, please let the hiring manager or People Team know before your interview so we can make sure you have the support you need to perform at your best.

Our Safeguarding Responsibilities

B&FC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all colleagues to share in this commitment. All colleagues are required to complete safeguarding training and uphold the College’s policies and procedures to ensure a safe and supportive environment for learners.

All roles at B&FC are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order (as amended), and employment is subject to a range of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, verification of qualifications and references, and the right to work in the UK. The amendments to the Act ( and ) mean that certain convictions and cautions are considered ‘protected’ and do not need to be disclosed to employers. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the