Europe’s leading Aviation Training provider is seeking to hire those who wish to teach the engineers of Europe’s premier maintenance organisations and the technical workforce of tomorrow.

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 ExpertiseApprenticeship 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 activitiesApprenticeship 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

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