END POINT ASSESSOR (EPA) - DUAL FUEL SMART METER INSTALLER
PART TIME / FLEXIBLE ROLE
INTRO
Are you an qualified and experienced Dual Fuel Smart Meter Installer looking for additional work?
This is a great opportunity to use your experience to assess the competence of new Duel Smart Meter Installers at the the end of their Apprenticeships - this will involve asking technical questions and doing on-site practical observations.
This is flexible / ad hoc work, agreed / booked in advance - so you'll need to make availabilty, usually a couple of days at a time (not weekends). The rate is £450 per day plus milage and travel costs.
You'll need the relevant qualifications inclusing a Mocopa, and as part of the role you will work towards gaining an Assessor qualificaiton.
You'd be working for an Ofqual recognised Apprenticeship End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO)- their service helps to ensure that apprentices, working within a range of industries, are able to do the job they are trained for. They currently require End Point Assessors for the Dual Fuel Smart Meter Installer standard, to join their bank of Independent End Point Assessors.
The broad purpose of the Dual Fuel Smart Meter Installer occupation 'is to safely install, exchange, commission, decommission and carry out ongoing maintenance of gas and electric smart meters, associated equipment and communication systems. Dual fuel smart meter installations form a key part of the UK Government mandate to reduce carbon emissions and improve energy management, supporting the overall Net Zero strategy. ’
THE ROLE
The role is offered on a generous Zero Hours Contract, which includes pension contributions. The hours available vary dependent on demand, and registered EPAs always have a choice to accept assignments based on their availability. This role may be undertaken complementary to an existing substantive position with the permission of your current employer or within a wider portfolio of activities.
The role will be home-based with travel to conduct assessments.
Upon taking assignments from the Service Delivery team, you will deliver end-point assessment for the relevant apprenticeship standard and assessment method you are approved for.
You will undertake (remotely or directly) end point assessment activities (which may include practical observations and technical interviews), awarding a preliminary grade and ensuring that all assessment decisions are fair, objective, free of bias and based on all relevant evidence presented.
You will accurately record the outcomes of all end point assessment activity using assessment material submitting these records within required timescales.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
We are seeking applicants who meet the following criteria:
- An equivalent regulated qualification equal to or above that of DFSMI – in DFSMI itself or a related discipline such as GEO
- Evidence of experience working on the field of Smart Metering or Smart Meter training
- Current ACS: CCN1 & MET1 as a minimum
- Current MOCoPA certificate or equivalent
- Assessor qualfication - you can work with the company to obtain this.
THE ROLE OFFERS
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Flexibility - A role that fits around your life, schedule, and other commitments.
- Good pay rates
- Training and Ongoing Support.
- Working for a respected, specialised awarding organisation who are committed to delivering high‑quality assessment and exceptional service.