Purpose:

To plan, deliver, and assess Apprentice training programmes within the subject area ofEngineering and to assist in the marketing and development of sector specific Apprentice programmes to industry.

Responsibilities:

• To show commitment to the company and its internal and external customers.
• To represent the company in a professional manner at all times.
• To respect colleagues and students at all times.
• To contribute to the companies annual Self-Assessment Report.
• To demonstrate commitment to company Policies including Health & Safety, Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity and Quality improvement.
• To participate in staff development activities as appropriate to the role.
• Assist colleagues & other Departmental Teams to ensure an efficient and effective cross- company service.
• To fully support the company Values at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out training needs analysis for firms in relation to Apprenticeship & other training programmes.
• To draw up Individual and Group Learning Plans & to co-ordinate and lead on initial skills assessment for Apprenticeship and other training programmes.
• To liaise with staff in the planning, delivery and assessment of the agreed training plan and to monitor progress of apprentices and groups of apprentices.
• Assess & review apprentices/trainees in accordance with interna/external requirements in Engineering.
• To be responsible for overseeing and reporting on performance of the learner journey
• To lead on quality assurance and quality improvements for apprenticeship & other programmes within the curriculum area, including liaison with awarding organisations & implementing quality improvement actions.
• To liaise with the Curriculum Team to co-ordinate the delivery and completion of all parts of the:

-                 Apprentice Framework including Functional Skills and Technical Certificate

-                 Apprenticeship Standards including preparation for End Point Assessment

• Deliver teaching & learning sessions as needed by the needs of Apprenticeship/other training programmes.
• To deliver up to 170 hours teaching and training sessions in support of apprenticeship/curriculum related activities in Electrical Engineering . These hours can be extended due to operational needs.
• To assist the Business Development Manager in the promotion of such programmes.
• To assist with organisation/administration duties related to apprenticeship programmes.
• Undertake monitoring, evaluation & assessment procedures to support the progress of student learning.
• To assist with recruitment, enrolment and induction of Apprentice programmes.
• To maintain effective relationships between academic and support staff and provide a communication link between employers and department managers.
• Such other duties connected with the post as may reasonably be required.
• To undertake Health & Safety checks in the workplace and maintain records.
• To undertake 30 hours (pro-rata) continual professional development.

Person Specification:

Qualifications/ Training -

• 5 GCSE's (A-C) including English and Mathematics or equivalent Level 2 qualifications or be able to achieve with support within a set timescale (Essential).
• Level 3 Qualification in a related vocational area (Essential).
• PGCE / Cert Ed or Teaching qualification or willingness to work towards (Desirable).
• A2/A1 or equivalent qualifications or willing to work towards (Desirable).
• V1 qualification or willing to work towards (Desirable).
• Health and Safety qualifications (Desirable).
• IAG related qualification (Desirable).

Experience -

• Recent relevant industry experience (Essential).
• Teaching or Training experience (Essential).
• Experience of planning training for individuals and/or employers (Desirable).
• Recent experience of delivery of NVQ in a work place or company environment (Desirable).
• Health and Safety Risk Assessments (Desirable).
• Advanced practical/technical skills (Desirable).
• Supervisory experience (Desirable).
• Administrative experience (Desirable).

Skills and Knowledge -

• Understanding of education/training programmes including apprenticeships (Essential).
• Marketing and promotional skills (Essential).
• Customer care experience (Essential).
• Experience of training & assessing (Essential).
• IT and administration/organisation skills (Desirable).
• Experience of events/promotions (Desirable).
• Experience of undertaking Reviews (Desirable).

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