September 20, 2024

Fife College

Rosyth

FULL TIME

Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer

Job Reference: GC126
Application deadline: 03/10/2024

Salary: £34,655.00 - £37,833.00

Vocational Learning and Assessment Officer Fabrication and Welding (2 Posts Available)

School of Engineering, Construction & Technical Skills

The above salary is subject to pending job evaluation.

(Please note that the successful candidate without an assessor qualification will initially be appointed to the role of Trainee Vocational Learning & Assessment Officer with a salary range of £31,681 - £33,663 until assessor qualification is obtained. Salary placement will be depending on industry qualifications and experience of the applicant).

Rosyth Campus (travel may be required within Fife)

35 hours per week

Permanent

About the Role

Join our dynamic Fabrication and Welding team in assessing candidates at SCQF Levels 5 to 9, 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

Please refer to the job description which details the full description of the key responsibilities and activities.

Qualifications

Essential:
- SVQ Level 4 in the relevant vocational area (or Highest level qualification in the relevant discipline)
- Or
- Appropriate qualifications as laid down by the relevant awarding bodies and requirements of the industry
- Be prepared to work towards possession of Assessor and Verifier awards
Desirable:
- Assessor / Verifier awards

Experience

Essential:

Proven relevant up to date industry / work-based experience
Experience in delivering vocational training and education within a relevant industry sector.
Proven ability to develop and adapt learning materials to meet the needs of candidates and industry standards
Familiarity with the standards and requirements of relevant awarding bodies and experience in applying these standards in assessments.
Familiarity with quality assurance processes for maintaining compliance with educational standards and external verification requirements.

Desirable:

Demonstrable experience in conducting assessments and evaluations within a vocational or educational setting
Experience in mentoring or coaching individuals, particularly in educational or workplace settings.
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.

Application Process

To apply, please log in to create or update your profile. Once your profile is complete, click on the post you wish to apply for. We kindly request applicants to refrain from submitting CVs for this position. Instead, follow the application instructions provided in the job listing. When ready to submit the online application form, click 'save and continue' and then 'submit application.'

Internal staff should also follow the above guidance.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 3 October 2024.

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to our team

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