Main Purpose of Job

To deliver training, assessment, and support to ensure the achievement and experience for

students is exceptional.

Teaching and Learning

To mentor coach and assess apprentices to ensure timely achievement
Monitor and ensure compliance to the 'off the job training' requirement
To monitor and record student progression throughout the programme
Develop and implement teaching and learning strategies which ensure students are
successful at EPA
To be able to assess and support Mechanical Engineering at L2 / L3 / L4 in practical
based elements of the learning environment.
Conduct performance and occupational behavioural reviews
To promote student centred learning
To embed stretch and challenge so all students reach their full potential.
To identify and implement strategies to ensure that the student's learning experience is
of the highest standard.
Ensure the H&S of the employers' environment is suitable for learners
To ensure every student is safeguarded

Qualifications:

Have a minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant Mechanical engineering
maintenance/manufacturing discipline.
Good level of English and Maths minimum grade C/4
have an Assessor award A1, or equivalent, or a willingness to complete the award
within one year of commencing employment.
Preferably have an I.V qualification or willing to work towards

Essential

Have Experience of mentoring or coaching.
Have Evidence of formal structured training
Be technically knowledgeable and experienced in Mechanical Engineering
maintenance and assessing within a manufacturing environment.
Current experience or assessor activity in mechanical engineering
maintenance/manufacturing discipline
Vocational experience of working in industry
A willingness to undertake professional development to address specific vocational
skill requirements
A driving licence free from major endorsements and the ability to travel within
Experience / understanding working with the apprenticeship standards

Knowledge / Experience

Training/Assessor requirements:

Be technically knowledgeable and a strong vocational background in Mechanical
Engineering with a minimum of 3 years industry sector experience
experienced in Mechanical Engineering maintenance
Assessed within Industry / a Food & Drink manufacturing environment.
Have Experience of working with Awarding Bodies and knowledge of their systems
and paperwork
Have Experience of reviewing and monitoring student progress on programme and
whilst within company
Experience of working with outside agencies and organisations
Experience of electronic portfolios (such as One File)
ICT skills in Excel/Word/Outlook
Evidence of continuous professional development
Experience of effective team working and effective relationships between staff and
students
Ability to develop supportive working relationships key stakeholders
Current knowledge of awarding body practices, through up-to-date training is
preferable
Knowledge of safeguarding issues
Knowledge of equality and diversity issues
Any other duties as required

Pastoral

Additional information:

This role will be subject to enhanced DBS check

Skills/Attributes

Ability to manage and resolve a range of situations in the best interests of the students
Ability to contribute to the whole student pathway experience
Effective communicator
Flexible approach
Logical approach to problem solving

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