Work Based Learning Manager - Engineering
| Posting date: | 02 October 2024 |
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| Salary: | £27,333 to £30,021 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 October 2024 |
| Location: | Rugby, Warwickshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Warwick College Group |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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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
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 Rugby 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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES
✓ Assist, guide and support students following their initial enquiry and interview to choose the right course of study.
✓ Assist, guide and support employers to access appropriate recruitment options and funding streams for their respective training needs, where appropriate; including the Apprenticeship Service, Recruit an Apprentice Service.
✓ Work with relevant parties to ensure students are placed in a safe, suitable and healthy environment with appropriate access to work based training.
✓ Work with support departments and Head of WBL to ensure that all existing and new programmes, within the vocational area are marketed and promoted in the best interests of the College.
✓ Carry out formal verification and moderation of assessments.
✓ To improve the quality of provision including involvement with internal and external verification procedures, annual review, self-assessment, Quality Improvement Plans and provision of data as necessary.
✓ Carry out formal progress reviews in a timely manner with Apprentices and their employers.
✓ Maintain and update all relevant documentation to a high standard in accordance with the requirements of the College, Awarding organisations, Funding Rules and relevant external agencies.
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
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
✓ Experience of mentoring or coaching.
✓ Evidence of formal structured training e.g. an apprenticeship.
✓ A level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
✓ Assessor award A1, or equivalent.
✓ Current experience or assessor activity in any of the below :
o Engineering Maintenance,
o Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering,
o Engineering Technical Support Additive,
o Manufacturing / Composites ( Carbon )
o General Machining.
✓ Vocational experience of working in industry and dealing with customers.
✓ A willingness to undertake professional development to address specific vocational skill requirements.
✓ IT skills in Excel / Word / Outlook or similar software.
✓ A driving licence free of major endorsements and/or the ability to travel within the College’s recruitment area.
✓ Support with EPA preparation.
DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS
✓ Experience of working with Awarding Bodies and knowledge of their systems and paperwork.
✓ Experience of reviewing and assessing learners within company.
✓ Experience of working with outside agencies and organisations.
ESSENTIAL KEY EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES
✓ Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external agencies.
✓ Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
✓ Knowledge of current developments within relevant sectors.
✓ Excellent communication skills.
✓ Enthusiastic with an innovative approach.
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
✓ Ability to demonstrate behaviours, which support the Core Values of the College.
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.
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
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 Rugby 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 AND RESPONSIBILITIES
✓ Assist, guide and support students following their initial enquiry and interview to choose the right course of study.
✓ Assist, guide and support employers to access appropriate recruitment options and funding streams for their respective training needs, where appropriate; including the Apprenticeship Service, Recruit an Apprentice Service.
✓ Work with relevant parties to ensure students are placed in a safe, suitable and healthy environment with appropriate access to work based training.
✓ Work with support departments and Head of WBL to ensure that all existing and new programmes, within the vocational area are marketed and promoted in the best interests of the College.
✓ Carry out formal verification and moderation of assessments.
✓ To improve the quality of provision including involvement with internal and external verification procedures, annual review, self-assessment, Quality Improvement Plans and provision of data as necessary.
✓ Carry out formal progress reviews in a timely manner with Apprentices and their employers.
✓ Maintain and update all relevant documentation to a high standard in accordance with the requirements of the College, Awarding organisations, Funding Rules and relevant external agencies.
In order to support during busy exam periods, you may be asked to undertake exam invigilator duties. The College will provide training.
The list of duties is not exhaustive but outlines the main features of the post at appointment and may vary as the job evolves without affecting the nature of the duties or the responsibility level.
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
✓ Experience of mentoring or coaching.
✓ Evidence of formal structured training e.g. an apprenticeship.
✓ A level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
✓ Assessor award A1, or equivalent.
✓ Current experience or assessor activity in any of the below :
o Engineering Maintenance,
o Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering,
o Engineering Technical Support Additive,
o Manufacturing / Composites ( Carbon )
o General Machining.
✓ Vocational experience of working in industry and dealing with customers.
✓ A willingness to undertake professional development to address specific vocational skill requirements.
✓ IT skills in Excel / Word / Outlook or similar software.
✓ A driving licence free of major endorsements and/or the ability to travel within the College’s recruitment area.
✓ Support with EPA preparation.
DESIRABLE ATTAINMENTS
✓ Experience of working with Awarding Bodies and knowledge of their systems and paperwork.
✓ Experience of reviewing and assessing learners within company.
✓ Experience of working with outside agencies and organisations.
ESSENTIAL KEY EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES
✓ Ability to liaise effectively with internal and external agencies.
✓ Excellent administrative and organisational skills.
✓ Knowledge of current developments within relevant sectors.
✓ Excellent communication skills.
✓ Enthusiastic with an innovative approach.
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.
✓ Ability to demonstrate behaviours, which support the Core Values of the College.
✓ Ability to demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of Equality & Diversity.