Work Based Learning Manager- MV & LBSE- MN11255
| Posting date: | 15 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,754 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 May 2024 |
| Location: | Moreton Morrell, Warwick |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Warwick College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | MN11255 |
Summary
This role is based in the UK and will be working on site in our UK based College. In order to comply with our mandatory pre-employment checks, the successful candidate will be required to provide original identification documents in person to our UK based HR Team.
Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children's Act 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position, as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
Background to the Post
Warwickshire College has an excellent reputation for vocational education and training for work-based Apprenticeships. The Work Based Learning Academy is a large and varied curriculum area offering a wide range of subjects and disciplines, including apprenticeships, work based learning qualifications, management training and professional accreditations. The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of apprentices.
We are now seeking a motivated and organised individual who can liaise with both employers and learners to assess their competencies within the workplace. This post will be based at our Warwick Trident College Site. The department provides training and assessment for apprenticeships, workplace assessments, for industry related qualifications and Apprenticeship Standards. The post holder will join the existing Motor Vehicle and Land Based Engineering team and to work with the Head of Work Based Learning to provide employers with the necessary support to employ apprentices, and to continue to support the apprentices in the work placements.
To carry out Health and Safety checks and Risk Assessments. To visit students and Apprentices in work settings to carry out reviews, Assess, Train and offer support, to liaise with Employers. To provide a point of contact for employers and other agencies as necessary. To be responsible for producing and updating data relating to Work Based Learning and Apprenticeships, and for carrying out any necessary administrative tasks related to their caseload of employers and apprentices.
Duties & Responsibilities
● Assist, guide and support students following their initial enquiry and interview to
choose the right course of study.
● Work with the Curriculum team and Training agencies to help coordinate the
placing and visiting of students in work placement or employment positions with
local engineering companies.
● Work with managing agents to ensure that students are placed in a safe and
suitable work situation where work based training can be clearly identified.
● Attend careers events, liaise with schools and work with managing agents to
promote recruitment for all engineering courses.
● Work with the Marketing teams, Curriculum Director and Curriculum teams to
ensure that all existing and new courses are marketed and promoted in the best
interests of the College.
● Represent the Curriculum Director and teaching teams in promotional activities
and provide student statistics for Senior Management.
● Support industry by setting up and promoting bespoke training to meet industry
needs when required.
● Mentor individual candidates and monitor their academic and vocational progress. ● Liaise with company and other assessors to ensure that each candidate has the
range of opportunities required for their competence assessment.
● Carry out formal NVQ assessments.
● Monitor the quality of training delivered by all training sub-contractors.
● Carry out formal verification of assessments.
● Carry out formal progress reviews with individuals and their employers.
Offers of Work
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Essential Attainments
● NVQ Level 3 within an Automotive Engineering related discipline or equivalent
Apprenticeship route within this discipline.
● Assessor’s Award or equivalent. Applicant willing to achieve within the first 9
months will be considered.
● GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent. Applicants willing to
achieve within the first 9 months will be considered.
● Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocational area.
● Extensive industrial experience within the vocational area.
● Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety in the appropriate vocation.
● Possess a wide technical knowledge in the vocational area.
● Experience of liaising and negotiating with industrial partners.
● Current experience or assessor activity in Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle
or related disciplines.
● Vocational experience of working in a related industry and dealing with
customers in a professional capacity.
● A willingness to undertake professional development to address specific
vocational skill requirements.
● A UK driving licence free of major endorsements.
Desirable Attainments
● Administrative skills, including IT skills.
● Internal Verification Award or equivalent.
● Automotive engineering background. With experience of working with OEMs.
Protection of Children and Young Persons (The Children's Act 1989)
Any offers of appointment will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check (formerly CRB), a certificate of good conduct if applicable, plus receipt of satisfactory references, Occupational Health clearance, an understanding of safeguarding and qualifications verification. An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position, as you will be working within 'Regulated Activity' within a specific place (i.e. the College).
This role is classed as working within Regulated Activity. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. By applying for this position, you agree to an Enhanced DBS check in line with DBS regulations.
Background to the Post
Warwickshire College has an excellent reputation for vocational education and training for work-based Apprenticeships. The Work Based Learning Academy is a large and varied curriculum area offering a wide range of subjects and disciplines, including apprenticeships, work based learning qualifications, management training and professional accreditations. The post holder will be responsible for a caseload of apprentices.
We are now seeking a motivated and organised individual who can liaise with both employers and learners to assess their competencies within the workplace. This post will be based at our Warwick Trident College Site. The department provides training and assessment for apprenticeships, workplace assessments, for industry related qualifications and Apprenticeship Standards. The post holder will join the existing Motor Vehicle and Land Based Engineering team and to work with the Head of Work Based Learning to provide employers with the necessary support to employ apprentices, and to continue to support the apprentices in the work placements.
To carry out Health and Safety checks and Risk Assessments. To visit students and Apprentices in work settings to carry out reviews, Assess, Train and offer support, to liaise with Employers. To provide a point of contact for employers and other agencies as necessary. To be responsible for producing and updating data relating to Work Based Learning and Apprenticeships, and for carrying out any necessary administrative tasks related to their caseload of employers and apprentices.
Duties & Responsibilities
● Assist, guide and support students following their initial enquiry and interview to
choose the right course of study.
● Work with the Curriculum team and Training agencies to help coordinate the
placing and visiting of students in work placement or employment positions with
local engineering companies.
● Work with managing agents to ensure that students are placed in a safe and
suitable work situation where work based training can be clearly identified.
● Attend careers events, liaise with schools and work with managing agents to
promote recruitment for all engineering courses.
● Work with the Marketing teams, Curriculum Director and Curriculum teams to
ensure that all existing and new courses are marketed and promoted in the best
interests of the College.
● Represent the Curriculum Director and teaching teams in promotional activities
and provide student statistics for Senior Management.
● Support industry by setting up and promoting bespoke training to meet industry
needs when required.
● Mentor individual candidates and monitor their academic and vocational progress. ● Liaise with company and other assessors to ensure that each candidate has the
range of opportunities required for their competence assessment.
● Carry out formal NVQ assessments.
● Monitor the quality of training delivered by all training sub-contractors.
● Carry out formal verification of assessments.
● Carry out formal progress reviews with individuals and their employers.
Offers of Work
For the successful candidate a conditional offer of work will be made. Our offer of work will be conditional upon a number of mandatory pre-employment checks, to include but not limited to DBS, Barred List check, right to work check, internet search, TRA check (academic posts).
Essential Attainments
● NVQ Level 3 within an Automotive Engineering related discipline or equivalent
Apprenticeship route within this discipline.
● Assessor’s Award or equivalent. Applicant willing to achieve within the first 9
months will be considered.
● GCSE Grade A-C in English and Maths or equivalent. Applicants willing to
achieve within the first 9 months will be considered.
● Evidence of formal structured training in a relevant vocational area.
● Extensive industrial experience within the vocational area.
● Have a working knowledge of Health & Safety in the appropriate vocation.
● Possess a wide technical knowledge in the vocational area.
● Experience of liaising and negotiating with industrial partners.
● Current experience or assessor activity in Automotive Engineering, Motor Vehicle
or related disciplines.
● Vocational experience of working in a related industry and dealing with
customers in a professional capacity.
● A willingness to undertake professional development to address specific
vocational skill requirements.
● A UK driving licence free of major endorsements.
Desirable Attainments
● Administrative skills, including IT skills.
● Internal Verification Award or equivalent.
● Automotive engineering background. With experience of working with OEMs.