Assessor / Verifier / Trainer (Further Education / College)

Assessor / Verifier / Trainer (Further Education / College) 

East Kent College is a further education college located in Broadstairs, Dover and Folkestone on the southeast Kent coast of the United Kingdom. 

They offer an outstanding range of college courses across a range of subject areas, suited for all students, abilities and ambitions. 

Position: Assessor Engineering 
Location: Broadstairs, East Kent (commutable from Margate, Ramsgate, Canterbury, Herne Bay) 
Salary: £27,841per annum 
Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays, Contributory Pension, Relocation package and an extensive range of other benefits. 

ROLE: 
The Assessor / Verifier / Trainer will assess and track learners in a variety of environments towards timely completion, and to carry out Internal Verification as required. 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
a) Provide advice and guidance to learners about assessment criteria and standards and ensure full understanding. 
b) Provide assessment support for learners (reviews, drop-in sessions, telephone / e-mail contacts) in a variety of contexts including provision of underpinning knowledge. Where appropriate, to maximise the use of e-portfolios in supporting learners. 
c) Monitor, track and progress to achieve timely success and to address any concerns regarding progress. Where appropriate, to liaise with employers and their representatives to ensure the timing and mode of delivery is appropriate to their needs and those of their employees. 
d) Assist in the development of programme materials in line with standards issued by Awarding Bodies, Sector Skills Councils or employer requirements. Report regularly on the progress of learners and where relevant to prepare progress reports and action plans. 
e) Provide early identification of learners at risk on non-completion and ensure appropriate actions are taken in a timely manner. Prepare and / or assess diverse evidence used for assessments in line with agreed criteria and standards; to act as Internal Verifier. 
f) Ensure that knowledge and understanding of industry and vocational requirements are kept up to date. Ensure the safeguarding and health and safety of students in an assessment context. 
g) Locate and liaise with potential / existing employers in order to establish suitable work placement opportunities. Monitor and support both students and employers to ensure a positive training experience. 
h) Undertake initial instruction to prepare students for placement and monitor progress of students within the work placement. Ensure that all placements meet the criteria of the College with particular regard to Health & Safety procedures. 
i) Maintain accurate records of placement visits and correspondence. Undertake regular monitoring visits to check attendance and gather work based evidence to support the students training expectations. 
j) Undertake individual student Risk Assessments in relation to specific work placement. 

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE: 
a) A qualification relevant to the sector at NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. 
b) Previous experience in a relevant sector. 
c) Experience of successfully supporting training and assessing in a variety of contexts. 
d) Assessor qualifications D32 -D33 or A1, Internal Verifier qualification TDLB D34 or V1 (or willingness to work towards). 
e) Teaching / Training qualification (or willingness to work towards). 
f) Good understanding of and commitment to the safeguarding of candidates. Good analytical and report writing skills. 
g) Competent in IT and able to use ILT effective to benefit learners. 
h) Proven track record of setting and achieving challenging improvement targets. 
i) Knowledge of programme frameworks in the vocation and sector. 

This post is subject to an enhanced disclosure from the Criminal Records Bureau. 

You may have experience of the following: Engineering Trainer, Assessor, Education, Instructor, Internal Verifier, Tutor, Lecturer, NVQ Assessor, Vocational Trainer, D32, D33, A1, TDLB D34, V1, Workplace Assessor, Assessments, Teacher etc. 

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