Apprenticeship Skills Co-ordinator in Electrical Installations

Role Title: Apprenticeship Skills Co-ordinator in Electrical Installations Site address: Framwellgate Moor Centre, Framwellgate Moor, Durham, DH1 5ES Start date: ASAP Duration: PERMANENT Salary: £30,305 + MRS of £6,000 + £5000 retention Hours/Days: FT Delivery: Assess apprenticeships across all levels. Requirements: Assessor award, Level 3 electrical Installations, previous experience assessing in FE.

Job Purpose

The post holder will be responsible for aspects of the apprenticeship provision in Electrical Installation at level 3. You will support apprentices throughout their programme in gathering evidence towards their qualification as well as knowledge, skills and behaviours. Advice and guidance, completing assessments and timely progress reviews are also purposes of the role. You will support the employer and maintain effective and productive working relationships.

Key Result Areas

1. The post holder will be a member of the team within the School of Mechanical, Electrical and Built Environment and will contribute to the effective and efficient organisation and delivery of apprenticeship standards, including timely reviews and observations. The post holder will contribute to course administration and tracking of apprentice progress. The post holder will undertake a range of administration duties as well as some undertaking teaching duties.
2. The post holder will undertake a range of administration duties including the completion of timely, detailed progress reviews, assessments and will use the College’s system to record all necessary aspects of delivery and progress, while providing appropriate portfolio support to apprentices and employers.
3. All staff are expected to contribute to the curriculum and their own personal and professional development.
4. Duties undertaken by the post holder may include being the Apprenticeship Skills Co-ordinator for designated programmes/ cohorts and these duties will extend to (but are not limited to) responsibility for::

• assessment of apprenticeship programmes together with underpinning knowledge relevant to the provision within the curriculum area
• supporting all apprentices with their evidence collection both on and off the job to achieve their apprenticeship within the planned timeframe
• liaise with external organisations regarding teaching, learning and assessment resources to support apprentices and employers
• maintaining up to date records to track progress, achievement and performance
• assessing the employers’ suitability to be able to deliver appropriate training and support the apprentice through their programme
• assessing employers’ job description and apprenticeship role suitability to meet the KSB’s within the identified apprenticeship
• supporting apprentices to achieve knowledge, skills, behaviours and where appropriate qualifications through:
• organising and carrying out observations and assessments as required by the programme content
• recording and providing appropriate feedback to apprentices
• guiding and tutoring to support apprentices
• reviewing progress against targets
• assisting with the development of individual learning and action plans;
• working with employers to promote apprenticeships and develop potential new business opportunities
• support and promote maths and English skills development to both apprentices and their employers

1. Keeping up-to-date attendance and student records, related to retention, achievement, attendance and progression
2. Contribute to the planning of the Gateway and End Point Assessment processes by liaising with the employer, apprentice and course team
3. To attend and contribute to appropriate meetings
4. Contributing to apprentice interviews, promotional activities, open events employer liaison and other College events
5. Be flexible in terms of working hours to meet the needs of the business and employers
6. Any other duties commensurate with the grade and status of the post