Aerospace Apprenticeship Standards Assessor

Job Description

The opportunity on offer is to join a longstanding, dynamic and forward-thinking business that is seeking individuals to match. The role covers a spectrum of activity within an aviation maintenance training environment, ensuring that there is rarely a dull moment in a welcoming and learner-focused setting. The role may specialise in mechanical, avionic, composite specialties with Practical Assessor, Academic Composites and more with opportunities in the workshop, classroom, and the hangar environment. RESPONSIBLE TO: Apprenticeship Training Manager DIVISION/LOCATION: ATT / Cotswold Airport, Kemble HOURS OF WORK: 40 hours, flexible contracted hours POSITION SUMMARY: Apprenticeship Standards Assessor with competence within Aerospace Engineering. Apprenticeship Standards Assessor - KEY COMPETENCIES Communication Conduct Developing Others Planning & Organising Technical Expertise Apprenticeship Standards Assessor - MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: In addition to the functions detailed below, employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required. In addition, key objectives and targets will be set/established and agreed on appointment. The role is responsible for: Assessing apprenticeship competence against current Apprenticeship Standards in a timely manner Assess submitted evidence using only approved methods Support centre-based workshop and hangar training as required Support the Lead Assessor in preparing for Awarding Organisation sampling visits. Monitor and report acts of cheating and/or plagiarism found during assessment Support the development of programme enhancement activities Contribute during induction programmes and during activity days Report activities/behaviours that may delay the timely completion of the apprenticeship programme. Conducting 12-week progress reviews with learners using a reflective style of review Preparing and submitting progress review reports to LRTT, Employers and Apprentices Completing 6-week interim support reviews with apprentices Setting goals, targets, work-based tasks, stretch and challenge activities within designated caseloads Manage a caseload of approximately 40 apprentices Attend quarterly standardisation meetings and training sessions Maintain apprentice progression on the current e-portfolio and on company generated reports Maintain accurate CPD records with monthly activities Apprenticeship Standards Assessor - QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS: Essential: Minimum 5 years assessor experience, recent assessment of Apprentice Standards D32, D33, A1, AVA Level 3 Diploma in Engineering (Aviation) or equivalent Ability to achieve Enhanced DBS Up-to-date knowledge of Apprenticeship Standards Advantageous: D34, IQA, V1 Level 4 Diploma in Engineering (Aviation) or equivalent Level 3 Teaching/Training Qualification (PTLLS, AET, TAQA) or above Experience in the use of e-portfolios (Pivot) to gather and assess evidence of competence Proven experience and training in Safeguarding, PREVENT and British Values Forward Assist Recruitment is operating as an employment agency. Forward Assist Recruitment is an Equal Opportunities employer; we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.