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Mechanical IQA
June 12, 2019 | Comments Off on Mechanical IQA
Protocol are proud to be recruiting for an upstanding Training Provider who specialise in the Nuclear Engineering sector. Due to growth, our client are looking for an IQA within the Mechanical Engineering sector. Located in Workington, this is a fantastic opportunity for anyone looking for a new challenge.
The Role:
Monitoring the Quality of engineering assessors through sampling of learner portfolios, observations & company KPI's to comply with the IQA strategy
Holding regular IQA standardisation meetings & ensuring the quality of assessment is up to AO standards
Meeting EQA's & presenting company IQA evidence
Management of assessor training to meet TAQA standard on continuous cycle
Monitor the use of OneFile with all assessors & learners
Support assessors / trainers in the use of OneFile, including the training & support of new staff
Provide monthly reports from OneFile on learner /assessor usage & also administration support (for reports)
Essential Skills
This is a highly specialist role that will require the following core competencies:
- Time-served engineer (Mechanical bias)
- Knowledge of work based learning
- IQA (IV) award (or agreement to work towards)
- Assessors award
- Good sound knowledge of Onefile
The Company:
Our Client is a first rate educational body with an end goal of educating, developing and inspiring the next generation of workers to the highest standard in order for them to enter the local working market. Our client operates in over 7 locations within Cumbria and has contributed monumentally to the local supply chain with 97% of apprentices going directly in to full time employment.
Essential Skills / Qualifications:
This is a highly specialist role that will require the following core competencies:
- Time-served engineer (Mechanical bias)
- Knowledge of work based learning
- IQA (IV) award (or agreement to work towards)
- Assessors award
- Good sound knowledge of Onefile
Personal Qualities
- Proven ability to maintain and develop positive working relationships both internally and externally.
- Present a positive and professional image at all times.
- Maintain occupational competencies by attending informal/formal training.
- Strong attention to detail with high level organisational skills and self-management.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Strong multi-tasking skills.
- Ability to prioritise workloads.
- Effective team working skills and collaboration in efficient task management.
Desirable Skills / Qualifications:
- Experience of Internal Verification (min 3 years).
- Ability to work closely with assessors & managers from all disciplines
- Proficient in MS Office particularly Excel, able to create and work with complex Excel spread sheets.
- Initiative to be able to develop and improve systems and procedures.
- Actively contribute to the achievement of the Business Plan, Self-Assessment and Quality Improvement Plan
About Protocol
Protocol are the specialist full-service recruiter dedicated to education, training and skills. People are at the heart of everything we do. We place people first.
We're more than a recruitment agency - we pride ourselves on our ongoing support and aftercare delivered by our expert team, and all our candidates benefit from free access to our exclusive online CPD portal, Learning Zone.
Whatever your career goals, we've got the right role for you. With a wide range of temporary and permanent positions available, from lecturing and training jobs to assessment and support staff roles, all with very competitive pay rates and benefits - your future is in good hands.
The legal bit
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