Construction Management NVQ Assessor (Level 3-Level 7 delivery)

The purpose of the position

The Skills Centre is seeking an experienced Level 3-Level 7 NVQ Assessor (Associate) with a strong background in Construction Management.  The role will be predominately remote with occasional on-site assessments, so flexibility in travel is required. 

You will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of high level NVQ delivery, including conducting assessments and collaborating with the commercial training team, the quality team and staff within the business to ensure timely completions.

Key responsibilities include delivering enrolments and assessing candidates whilst meeting course requirements. Interaction with learners may take place at their workplace. 

Principle duties and responsibilities

• Complete verbal skillscans with candidates to provide the right Information, advice and guidance on the high level diplomas.
• Carry out enrolments/inductions and provide the Information, Advice and Guidance and assessment duties for the curriculum area(s) within which you are based. Delivery is expected to be to a high quality standard to support the success of the learners.
• Organise, oversee and support assessments providing the appropriate level of feedback to each learner in order for them to make good progress on their course of study.
• Carry out assessment of learners’ practical skills and underpinning knowledge in the workplace as required and ensure that workplace visits are timely and in agreement with the employer and the learner. Record the outcomes of such assessments in detail whenever possible using Learning Assistant.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that start and end dates are accurately recorded for each learner.
• Liaise with the Commercial team and Internal Quality Assurance to report on learner progress and the quality of the provision. Take responsibility for keeping learners on track for timely completion of their qualification.
• Record accurately learner achievement and complete and maintain any necessary paperwork as required by The Skills Centre and the awarding body. Utilise systems for recording learner progress and outcomes as requested by your Internal Quality Assurance and Manager. This includes the use of Learning Assistant.
• Take responsibility for building a working relationship with the employer of each of your learners and use the opportunity of these relationships to generate further business opportunities and enrolments.
• Take responsibility for developing your professional practice as a educationalist and as a sector based professional. Undertake the appropriate CPD activity each year to ensure that you remain current in your vocational sector and in your teaching and assessment methodology.
• Take responsibility for collecting destination data for your learners and for ensuring that satisfaction surveys are conducted with your learner and their employer during and at the completion of their programme of study.
• Attend all necessary meetings and events at The Skills Centre, Standardisation and Team meetings, Staff Development Days and specific promotional events as organised by the Marketing Team or your own team.
• To carry out any other duties that are within the employee’s skills and abilities wherever reasonably instructed 

Key experience, knowledge and skills

• Substantial record of work experience in the relevant field and have experience of having assessed Level 3-Level 7 candidates.
• Experience of working with e-portfolio systems
• Ability to manage your time effectively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills & interpersonal skills.
• Good organisation and presentation skills.
• The ability to manage learning situations using flexible, student centred approaches.
• An awareness of and commitment to Health & Safety guidelines.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to use discretion and own initiative.
• A commitment to the use of IT applications.

Qualification and training required

• Hold a Level 6 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations Management (Construction) or higher.
• Hold Assessors Award.
• Verifiers Award or be prepared to work towards this.
• Black/White CSCS Card.
• To have own transport and be willing to travel.

Responsible to: Head of Commercial Training

Principal Contacts: Learners, Head of Commercial Training, Commercial training executives.

Location:  Remote working with occasional site visits.