Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer Fabrication and Welding
- Location:
- Wood Road Rosyth, KY11 2EA
- Salary:
- £34,655 - £37,833 per year
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Position Type:
- Full Time
- Hours:
- 35 hours per week
- Work From Home:
- Hybrid
About the Role
Join our dynamic Fabrication and Welding 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
Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.
Qualifications
- Essential:
o SVQ Level 3 in the relevant vocational area
o Or
o Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
o Be prepared to work towards possession of Assessor and Verifier awards
- Desirable:
o Assessor / Verifier awards
Experience
- Essential:
o Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience
o Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector.
o Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
o Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments.
o Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements.
- Desirable:
o Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
o Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings.
o Proven track record of supporting candidates through the completion of qualifications or training programmes.
o 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.