Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer (Healthcare Support)

Centre for Work Based Learning

Glenrothes Campus (travel may be required within and outside the Fife area)

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:

o SVQ Level 4 in the relevant vocational area

Or

o Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry

o Possession of Assessor and Verifier awards (should you not hold these qualifications you should be willing to work towards).

Experience

• Essential:

o Proven relevant up to date occupational experience in a Clinical Healthcare environment / 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.

• 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.