END POINT ASSESSOR (EPA) - ENGINEERING OPERATIVE - FABRICATION PATHWAY
PART TIME / FLEXIBLE ROLE - FREELANCE / CONTRACT
INTRO
V Selective are recruiting on behalf of an Ofqual recognised Apprenticeship End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). As an organisation they are committed to quality, and deliver a rigorous apprenticeship end point assessment service. Their service helps to ensure that apprentices, working within a range of industries, are able to do the job they are trained for. Key industries they support include Gas, Power, Water, and Nuclear.
STANDARD
They currently require End Point Assessors for the Engineering Operative L2 Standard, particularly for the Fabrication Pathway.
Engineering Operatives are predominantly involved in engineering operations which are key to the success of the Manufacturing and Engineering sector allowing employers to grow their business while developing a work force with the relevant skills and knowledge to enhance the sustain the sector.
Engineering operatives working within a fabrication role will have knowledge of specific marking out and preparation techniques / different fabrication and joining techniques / specific safe working practices, isolation procedures and safe reinstating of equipment/system that need to be observed. The skills they will have include being able to shape the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques / join the materials using the appropriate methods and techniques / produce components which meet the specification requirements / carryout quality checks during and after the fabrication activities.
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
- To qualified to a minimum of Level 3 within Engineering / Fabrication
- To have reelvant occupational competency and up to date knowledge and understanding of Fabrication
- Hold a recognised assessor qualification e.g.D32/33, A1, TAQA, CAVA