Workplace Automotive Trainer & Assessor

Wigan & Leigh College; Leigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check

Generous annual leave

Employee assistance programme

Medicash healthcare

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking an Automotive Engineering Trainer Assessor to lead practical apprenticeship assessments across Vehicle Maintenance and Automotive Engineering, working in real workplace environments with employers.

You will observe, provide clear feedback, maintain records and help apprentices demonstrate the competence required for timely completion and Gateway, with strong knowledge of hybrid and electric vehicle technologies.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification or above in Automotive Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance or a related discipline.
• Significant automotive industry experience.
• Strong practical experience of diagnostics, maintenance and repair.
• Current knowledge of hybrid and electric vehicle technology.
• Experience supporting apprentices, trainees or colleagues to develop their skills.
• Strong coaching, communication and organisational skills.
• An assessor qualification, or willingness to work towards one.

Responsibilities

• Assess Automotive Engineering and Vehicle Maintenance apprentices in the workplace.
• Observe practical activity and make clear, evidence-based assessment decisions.
• Review portfolios and assess underpinning knowledge through questioning and professional discussion.
• Coach apprentices and give feedback that helps them improve.
• Work with employers to create appropriate workplace assessment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate assessment and e-portfolio records.
• Contribute technical and assessment information to apprentice progress reviews.
• Support apprentices to build the competence required for timely completion and Gateway.
• Take part in standardisation and quality assurance activity.
• Keep your automotive and assessment knowledge current.

Skills

Automotive industry experience

Diagnostics

Hybrid/electric knowledge

Apprentice coaching

Education

Level 3 qualification in Automotive Engineering/Vehicle Maintenance

Job description

Wigan & Leigh College is seeking an Automotive Engineering Trainer Assessor to lead practical apprenticeship assessments across Vehicle Maintenance and Automotive Engineering, working in real workplace environments with employers.

You will observe, provide clear feedback, maintain records and help apprentices demonstrate the competence required for timely completion and Gateway, with strong knowledge of hybrid and electric vehicle technologies.