Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer (Mechanical Engineering)

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 3 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 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.

• 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.

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