Work Based Learning Assessor – Horticulture BLUW42227
- Recruiter
- Blue Octopus
- Location
- York, North Yorkshire
- Salary
- Salary £18,524.00 - £20,210.22 per annum
- Posted
- 26 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 18 Nov 2016
- Ref
- BLUW42227
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a large, and growing, specialist land-based College, with centres throughout Yorkshire, Cumbria and the Tees Valley.
They are now looking to recruit a Work Based Learning Assessor to join them to conduct assessments for Work Based Learners, provide pastoral support and ensure the completion of the learners Individual Learning Plan. This is a fixed term role until October 2017.
Dealing with WBL enquiries and applications from trainees, employers and Careers service, you will assist the Course Manager to interview and complete the initial assessment for prospective learners and support learners in finding suitable work placements. Undertaking ‘setting up’ visits to work placements prior to the placement of learners, you must undertake health and safety appraisals and prepare assessment plans in conjunction with the employer and learner.
Monitoring and reviewing learners on placement in accordance with College procedures, you will work under the direction of the WBL Course Manager to assess, train and support learners in the workplace whilst contributing to quality assurance processes including Annual Course Review.
Qualified to Level 3 or equivalent in horticulture or a related subject and with a willingness to work towards a Teaching Qualification, you must have experience of working within the horticulture industry and good IT skills. Practical horticulture skills are essential and you must have good interpersonal skills, enthusiasm and the ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
Experience of dealing with young people and employers and an understanding of Apprenticeship Frameworks would be beneficial but is not essential.
Closing date: Friday 18th November 2016
Interviews: w/c 28th November 2016
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