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Job description

The College is seeking applications for a Technician Assessor - Electrical, based at our Strabane Campus. The Technician Assessor will be responsible for supporting learner development and achievement by providing high quality professional and technical training and guidance to participants on the Electrical apprenticeship programme. The Technician Assessor will observe and assess course participants underpinning knowledge in relation to work based qualifications across the electrical area. For full list of responsibilities, essential & desirable skills, please see Job Description & Personnel Specification on employer's website by following the Apply Direct button.

Responsibilities

• Carry out work-based assessments of participants on apprenticeship programmes.
• Support lecturing staff before and during lessons.
• To work safely, in accordance with health and safety legislation, guidelines and college policies and procedures. Ensuring that safe practice is part of normal day to day operations in the area.
• Assist in the implementation of College procurement policies and processes for equipment, materials and goods, up to £5,000 and £30,000 as required.
• Provide technical support to curriculum teams during skill building competitions and events.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Have at least a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Installation.
• Hold or be in the process of completing a recognised assessor qualification, e.g. D32/33, A1/A2 Assessors, TAQA Award or equivalent OR Give a commitment to undertake a recognised assessor qualification within 1 year of commencement of employment.
• Have at least 3 years experience in the area of Electrical Installation.
• Have a current driving licence and access to a car Applicants with a disability who have been prevented from obtaining a driving licence due to their disability (as defined by the DDA 1995) are eligible to apply.

Desirable Skills

• Have experience of teaching and/or training.

Further Information

The College welcomes applications from applicants with a disability. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to visit the College website at https://www.accessable.co.uk/ which provides accessibility information on College facilities. The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Under the provision of the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007 this post is deemed to be a regulated position and a check will be carried out against the Barred List for Children. The College is committed to equal opportunities and to selection on merit. It therefore welcomes applications from all sections of society in particular applicants from the Protestant Community. There is a possibility that a reserve list will be retained if more applicants are deemed suitable than posts exist. In the event the successful candidate fails to take up the post or if the post is vacated within 12 months of the appointment date, or if another vacancy arises within 12 months the post may be offered to the next person on the reserve list.