Apprenticeship – Asset Management Professional Level 7 – End Point Assessor (New)

Overview

Independent end-point assessor – Asset Management Professional Level 7

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Key Accountabilities

• Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of independent end-point assessor for this EPA.
• Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
• Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, ensuring overall standards are maintained.
• Follow the protocols set out in Pearson’s specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols, relating to the EPAs.
• Maintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes.
• Report all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration.
• Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately.
• Support Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions.
• Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements.
• Raise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessment.
• Ensure that any personal actions are completed, as required by Pearson.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activities.
• Contribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by the Institute for Apprenticeships and technical Education (IFATE).

Person Specification

• Have recent relevant experience of the occupation or sector to at least occupational level 7 gained in the last 3 years or significant experience of the occupation or sector.
• Asset management roles are as follows: Physical assets are defined as an item, thing or entity that has value to a business or service. Examples include buildings, bridges, digital hardware, flood defences, gas fiscal metering, pipelines (water/gas), plant (cranes), rail track, reservoirs, roads, retail space, runways, and wind turbines. ISO 55000 defines asset management as ‘the co-ordinated activity of an organisation to realise value from assets.

Occupational Profiles

Background and Experience (essential):

• Current relevant occupational competence within the workplace for at least 3 yrs.
• Knowledge and understanding of Asset Management.
• Qualified with a relevant qualification/s at or above the level they are assessing.
• Experience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussions.
• Experience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirements.
• Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD, in line with new apprenticeship requirements and the EPA specialism.
• Assessing Qualification or Teaching Qualification.

Background And Experience (desirable):

• Experience of Marking or grading Judgements.
• Experience in Asset Management Professional Level 7.

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice.
• Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge of the telecoms industry.
• In-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tools.
• Ability to assess, free from bias.
• Ability to assess and report risks.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Other Requirements

• Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software.
• Have a suitable broadband connection, Microphone, Headphones and a webcam.
• Have a personal and secure email account.
• Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey Isle of Man.
• Have the right to work in the UK.
• Attend standardisation events.

Application Information

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.

Employment details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales
• Industries: Education Administration Programs and E-Learning Providers

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