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External Assessor – Qualification Wales (BSE)
Contracted days: As per annual contract / supply of services approximately 30 days across a financial year and as per contractor agreement
Location: Remote in the United Kingdom, with national travel.
About the position
An External Assessor (EA) plays a crucial role in Qualification Wales (QW) delivery of the professional Discussion as part of the BSE Qualification. The EA's primary responsibility is to objectively evaluate whether an apprentice has met the required standards and competencies through assessment of the professional discussion.
The Associate External Assessor is a self-employed role, working on behalf of EAL in the delivery of the Professional Discussion in Wales. This assessment is delivered remotely via a Teams meeting. This role is under IR35.
Key responsibilities of an External Assessor
- Conducting objective assessments
- Assessing apprentices against the set apprenticeship guidance.
- Ensuring evaluations are fair, reliable, and consistent.
- Reviewing assessment methods
- Conducting professional discussions.
- Ensuring assessments are conducted in line with regulatory requirements.
- Providing unbiased judgments
- Remaining independent from both the employer and the training provider.
- Avoiding conflicts of interest to maintain integrity and impartiality.
- Grading performance
- Assigning pass, fail, or distinction grades based on the apprentice’s performance.
- Providing clear, evidence-based justifications for grading decisions.
- Ensuring compliance with standards
- Following the Welsh Government (Llywodraeth Cymru) guidelines.
- Adhering to the assessment guidance set by the EAL.
- Providing constructive feedback
- Offering detailed feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
- Supporting apprentices' career progression by highlighting skills and competencies.
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What skills are required for this role?
- A background in one of the following occupational areas: Electrotechnical, Plumbing and Heating, Heating and Ventilation (HVAC)
- Strong subject matter expertise
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills
- Impartial and ethical approach
- Effective communication and feedback skills
- Familiarity with Ofqual, QW, Skills England, and other regulatory bodies.
About EAL
EAL offers regulated vocational qualifications in the sectors of Building Services Engineering (BSE) and Engineering and Manufacturing at a range of recognised levels set within the requirements of the regulatory framework within the United Kingdom.
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EAL has a long tradition of working closely with employers, further education, and subject matter experts to implement qualification frameworks that feature clear progression routes to employment and further study.
The delivery of External Assessment as part of EAL’s Qualification Wales apprenticeship programme supports customers, employers and education providers through the provision of excellence. This sits at the heart of EAL’s role in the Building Services Sector ensuring learners are occupational skilled, and competent at the end of their apprenticeship.
Limitations
The individual must complete and submit a Conflict-of-Interest declaration form to outline any potential conflicts. EAL will review and put in place measures to mitigate.
Compensation
There is an annual completion payment to be paid on completion of all contracted work. Contracted days will be paid at a fixed rate.
To apply
Please send your CV which demonstrates how you meet the requirements of the role to epaassessorapplications@eal.org.uk
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