Apprenticeship Standards Assessor (Aviation)

Luton
4 weeks ago
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RESPONSIBLE TO: Apprenticeship Training Manager 

DIVISION/LOCATION: Heathrow/Luton/Stanstead

HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours, flexible contracted hours 

POSITION SUMMARY: Apprenticeship Standards Assessor with competence within Aerospace Engineering.

Apprenticeship Standards Assessor -KEY COMPETENCIES 

Communication 
Conduct 
Developing Others 
Planning & Organising 
Technical ExpertiseApprenticeship Standards Assessor -MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

In addition to the functions detailed below, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. In addition, key objectives and targets will be set/established and agreed on appointment

Assessing apprenticeship competence against current Apprenticeship Standards in a timely manner 
Assess submitted evidence using only approved methods
Report activities/behaviours that may delay the timely completion of the apprenticeship programme.
Preparing and submitting progress review reports to Employers and Apprentices
Setting goals, targets, work-based tasks, stretch and challenge activities within designated caseloads 
Manage a caseload of approximately 40 apprentices 
Attend quarterly standardisation meetings and training sessions 
Maintain apprentice progression on the current e-portfolio and on company generated reports 
Maintain accurate CPD records with monthly activitiesApprenticeship Standards Assessor -QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: 

Essential: 

Minimum 5 years assessor experience, recent assessment of Apprentice Standards
D32, D33, A1, AVA 
Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Aviation) or equivalent 
Ability to achieve Enhanced DBS 
Up-to-date knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards AdvantageousDesirable qualification sand requirements:

D34, IQA, V1 
Level 4 Diploma in Engineering (Aviation) or equivalent 
Level 3 Teaching/Training Qualification (PTLLS, AET, TAQA) or above 
Experience in the use of e-portfolios (Pivot) to gather and assess evidence of competence
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