Job Description
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Chelmsford College is seeking a highly motivated Electrical Assessor to support our apprentices. This individual must have extensive industry experience, strong ICT skills and the ability to work in a well organised and flexible manner.
The successful candidate will work as a member of the Employment and Skills team as an Electrical Assessor within Electrical Installation, supporting Apprentices completing the level 3 Standard.
The College is committed to equality and diversity and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share these commitments. Starting salary will be dependent on qualifications, skills and experience.
Applications will be considered upon receipt.
MAIN TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Main Duties:
1.1Represent Chelmsford College and deliver excellent quality assessment of work based learning/apprenticeships.
1.2Developing, agreeing and delivering realistic plans for learning and assessment with learners, including the identification of different needs.
1.3Delivery within the classroom of theory based units.
1.4Planning the assessment process with learners & other people involved, including establishing and developing employer participation.
1.5Giving learners feedback & support on assessment decisions, including delivery of underpinning knowledge and other critical areas of the Apprenticeship Standards.
1.6Conducting timely reviews in line with national and local procedures.
1.7Contributing to the internal quality assurance process and responsible for outstanding quality standards throughout all aspects of delivery.
1.8Recruitment of new learners in line with the Company growth plan.
1.9Retention and timely achievement of all learners - ensuring given protocol is followed with regards to internal quality assurance, external quality assurance and certification of each element of the Standard.
1.10General administration duties that sit in line with this position.
1.11Delivery of classroom and workshops within the department as required.
2. Delivery and assessment of Work-based Competence/Apprenticeship Qualifications (in line with the Specification of Apprenticeship Standards for England (SASE))
2.1Interview and/or initial assessment of learners
2.2Assessment and action planning of Work-Based Competence Qualification/Functional Skills.
2.3Delivering learning and assessment of underpinning knowledge and other critical areas of the Apprenticeship Standard
2.4Development and monitoring of the individual learning plan and learner journey documents that support teaching, learning and assessment as well as the development of the learner.
2.5Review of learner's progress including reinforcement of health and safety, equal opportunities, safeguarding and career aims and progression.
2.6Liaison with Internal Quality Assurers and Awarding Body Standards Verifiers to ensure learner portfolios satisfy awarding body criteria.
2.7Monthly updates to Internal Quality Assurer on learner progress towards targets and within specified time frames
2.8Enable learner achievement within specified guidelines in line with SFA audit requirements and Work-Based Competence/Apprenticeship (QCF) Codes of Practice.
2.9Retention and timely achievement of all learners - ensuring given protocol is followed with regards to internal quality assurance, external quality assurance and certification of each element of the Standard
2.10Completion of relevant approved paperwork, computerised records and monthly tracking documents as instructed.
3.Learner support
3.1Identification of additional learning needs and communication of findings to relevant departments/agencies and the Internal Quality Assurer. Ensuring all support needs are met.
3.2Facilitate, in liaison with employer, relevant underpinning knowledge to develop learner skills gaps as appropriate.
3.3Recommendation of other training programmes learners might attend to fulfil the requirements of their learning programme.
3.4Work in line with current safeguarding and equal opportunity procedures
4.Employer Liaison
4.1Establish and develop employer participation in Work-Based Competence Qualification/Apprenticeships programmes.
4.2Provision of advice and guidance relating to other New College products and services.
4.3Establish partnerships with employers and ensure initial enquiries regarding new and emerging needs are dealt with in a timely manner.
4.4Maximise employer engagement opportunities to develop growth and further business for the company i.e. recruit additional learners into apprenticeship Standards.
5. Other duties
5.1To keep up to date with changes to national standards and work-based competence in line with QCF/Awarding Body/Apprenticeship Standards.
5.2Undertake and maintain a log of continuous professional development to ensure skills and knowledge are up to date at all times. This may include attending training and development activities and/or completing 'work experience' to ensure current occupational competence.
5.3Contribute to the design and implementation of new systems/curriculum development and procedures.
5.4Attend information evening/events and provide advice and guidance.
5.5Attend relevant meetings, including at least two standardisation meetings each year, and attendance at Awarding Body Standards Verifier visits if required.
NB In consultation with you this job description is liable to variation by Company Managers to reflect or anticipate changes in the Company's requirements.
BENEFITS OF WORKING AT CHELMSFORD COLLEGE
Information about the School
Chelmsford College Group
Chelmsford College has a wide range of opportunities for about 450 full and part time employees making us one of the largest employers in Chelmsford.
At Chelmsford College, we put the learner at the centre of everything we do. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share these values. Our commitments to our learners are reflected in the breadth of employment opportunities we offer.
Whether you are an experienced teacher, or possess good vocational qualifications and experience in industry and are considering either full time or part time teaching in further education, we would be pleased to hear from you.
We also have opportunities in a wide range of learning and business support activities such as student support, learning technologies, technician roles, IT support, finance, estates, human resources and staff development, student admissions, and general administration.
Chelmsford College offers exceptional personal and professional development opportunities. Other benefits include final salary pension schemes, competitive salary and annual leave arrangements, on site sports & fitness centre, free courses, staff discounts arranged with local retailers and highly flexible working arrangements for many of our positions.