Assessor/Coach - Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship (Starting between August 2020 and July 2021)

The AC role has emerged within the Education and Training Sector (ETS), over the last 30 years, originally as a result of the implementation of vocational (competence-based) qualifications (notably NVQs) and formalised work-based education and training. The AC is a dual professional, using their up-to-date professional knowledge and skills to support vocational and professional development across the formal ETS as well as in any employer setting, and at any level. They may, for example, coach and assess apprentices, trainees or new recruits (ranging from young entrants, to new CEOs) in the workplace, commensurate with their own level of experience and qualifications, as required by their employer or their sector. ACs coach and assess vocational learners, usually on a one-to-one basis, in a range of learning environments. Coaching skills involve complex communication techniques to actively listen, provide feedback and to engage learners in planning their individualised learning programme. These skills are also integral to assessing learners’ competence in-relation to work-related/industry standards and life skills. ACs work co-operatively with other ETS or professionals (such as teachers, human resource professionals and mentors/supervisors in the workplace) in supporting the learner’s development of vocational competence and the wider skills that relate to employability and professionalism.

Industry related placement and employment required,

Assessor/Coach Level 4 standard. Safeguarding Level 1/2, English, Math and ICT level 2 if required, TAQA Full Assessors Level 3 or level 3 Coaching and mentoring if required

The AC may be eligible to progress onto a full teaching role within an education and training provider organisation and or Coaching and Mentoring Level 5, TAQA IQA level 4, Education and Training level 4 and or level 5

On programmee training and assessment for knowledge, Skills and Behaviours defined in the standard. Off the job training to aquire the knowledge required for Safeguarding level 1-2, Current sector and specialist knowledge, English, maths & ICT level 2 and C&G TAQA Full assessors Level 3, and or ILM Level 3 Coaching and Mentoring

English and maths level 2

H.Morris, D.Holmes, J. Shurmer, W.Jenkins

During the 15 months on-programme, apprentices need to develop confidence and competence in all aspects of this Standard. In the Education and Training Sector, this is achieved through ongoing formative assessment and quarterly cycles of review, to prepar

Every 12 weeks

Ongoing Formative assessment developing towards completing the required End point assessments, observations, professional discussions and reflective accounts all contribute to the completion and assessment of this standard

Dual professional competance. Level 3 Assessing, level 3 Award in E&T. individual employers may set any entry requirements which may include: (As a dual-professional) - A qualification, at an appropriate level, and relevant up-to-date experience in the candidate’s vocational/subject specialism. Many candidates will already possess a Level 3 qualification in Assessing. Depending on the specific education and training context, employers (and/or Awarding Organisations) may require candidates without an Assessor qualification, to achieve this prior to completion of their apprenticeship. Candidates may have achieved maths, English and ICT skills at Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE Grade C, or above) prior to commencing their training. Those that have not must achieve this prior to taking the end-point assessment.

Experience within the training and education sector is desirable

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