Electrical Installation Training Officer
Organisational Information
MidKent College is at the heart of the education sector in South East England, and a College which Ofsted recognised as Good for overall effectiveness, in a November 2018 inspection.
As a progressive student-centred College, we are now looking for a Training Officer in Electrical to work in our Apprenticeship department.
If you are passionate about education, and can inspire those around you, we'd love to hear from you.
Details of the role
The successful candidate will have responsibility for responding to employer referrals, passing on information, co-ordinating candidate interviews, establishing and maintaining close links between employer, College and candidate. You will co-ordinate, track and ensure the completion of all elements of the Apprentices study programmes, assessing practical skills of candidates both in the workplace and at the College as necessary.
You will assist candidates with compiling portfolios in accordance with the requirements of the examining body on order to ensure full compliance with all College and departmental quality policies and procedures.
This is a full time post for 37 hours per week.
Job Requirements
You will have a Training Assessment and Quality Assurance Award (TAQA), a D32/D33 or A1 Assessor Awards with TAQA Update, a D34 or V1 Verifiers Award with IQAAPP update and qualifications relevant to your trade.
You will have experience of work based learning and assessment, experience and sound up to date knowledge of assessment issues and experience of working with Key Skills/Functional Skills. You will have proven recent experience and competency in relevant occupational field and experience of facilitating student learning.
The salary range for this position is GBP23,344 to GBP30,076 per annum. The successful candidate may be eligible for an additional Recruitment and Retention Premia depending on skills and qualifications bringing the total salary package up to GBP35,000 per annum.
Commitment to Safeguarding
We are committed to the safeguarding of all our students and staff. This means everyone who works here is required to actively protect them from preventable harm. Our recruitment and selection process includes background checks which will be undertaken on the successful applicant, including an enhanced DBS, and in your application you are required to demonstrate how you meet the Colleges requirements on safeguarding.
The background checks will be carried-out in accordance with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Code of Practice. The DBS helps employers make safer recruitment decisions and prevent unsuitable people from working with vulnerable groups, including children. We operate in accordance with the DBS Code of Conduct and Privacy Policy. You can access both of these documents at
Commitment to Equal Opportunities
As a proud user of the disability confident scheme the College is committed to equal opportunities and celebrates the diversity of staff and students. As part of our commitment to the scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy.
We welcome applications from anyone wishing to work flexibly and those considering a return to work from a career break.