Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer (Mechanical Engineering) - 489361

Fife College; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Fife College seeks an Assessor/Verifier to support vocational candidates, guiding portfolio development to meet SCQF standards. You will contribute to portfolio development, assessment delivery, and industry-aligned curriculum improvements.

The role emphasizes quality assurance, ongoing professional growth, and collaboration with curriculum teams to ensure adherence to awarding body standards.

Qualifications

• Must have up-to-date industry or work-based experience.
• Experience delivering vocational training and education.
• Ability to adapt learning materials to candidate and industry needs.

Responsibilities

• Induction and Training
• Assessment Design and Execution
• Mentorship and Support
• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Industry Engagement and Partnership
• Professional Development and Networking
• Contribution to Curriculum Teams

Skills

Assessment design

Quality assurance

Curriculum development

Mentoring

Education

SVQ Level 3 in relevant vocational area

Assessor and Verifier awards (to work towards)

Job description

About the Role

Join our dynamic team in assessing candidates at SCQF Level, up to a maximum of level 9 for a set of work based/college candidates, providing crucial support and advice to candidates to help them gather and present a portfolio that meets the performance criteria and evidence requirements of their vocational qualifications.You will play a key role in the continuous development and improvement of the vocational learning programmes, ensuring they align with industry best practice and standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Induction and Training
• Assessment Design and Execution
• Mentorship and Support
• Record Keeping & Reporting
• Quality Assurance and Compliance
• Industry Engagement and Partnership
• Professional Development and Networking
• Contribution to Curriculum Teams

Qualifications

• Essential:
  • SVQ Level 3 in the relevant vocational area
  • Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
  • Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards).
• Or:
  • Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
  • Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards).

Experience

• Essential:
  • Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience
  • Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector.
  • Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
  • Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments.
  • Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements.
• Desirable:
  • Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
  • Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings.
  • Proven track record of supporting candidates through the completion of qualifications or training programmes.
  • Experience in acting as an internal verifier or similar role to ensure the quality and integrity of educational assessments and outcomes.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to clearly articulate instructions, feedback, and concepts to candidates, employers, and colleagues.
• Effective, organisation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to proactively identify and solve problems using own initiative.
• Flexibility to adapt teaching and assessment methods to different candidates and environments.