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Reference:BTEC SV/DT
Closing date:25 May 2016 at midnight
We are looking to recruit BTEC practitioners for the role of BTEC QCF Standards Verifier and have vacancies for the BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Dental Technology suite of qualifications. QCF Standards Verifiers undertake sampling of centres' assessment and internal verification decisions in order to confirm that national standards have been met. For this position, post holders will be expected to visit centres and provide delivery guidance, support during the sampling process and produce targeted actions for centres where national standards are not being upheld. Substantial experience of delivering and assessing BTEC qualifications and a commitment to quality assurance is essential, as is a good working knowledge of the specifications for the subject area.
Applicants must be registered as dental technicians with the General Dental Council.
Responsibilities
- Undertake sampling of learner work within defined parameters and rules to establish that assessment outcomes and internal verification processes meet national standards.
- Provide sampling-related support and development to centres.
- Produce reports for centres and Pearson on: the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached and support provided.
- Apply appropriate sanctions where it is deemed that flawed assessment or internal verification decisions or processes mean that national standards are not met.
- Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial action where national standards are not being upheld.
- Support centres to understand and implement identified actions.
- Report back to Pearson and centres following SV activity as per service-level agreements.
- Provide source materials for the standardisation of centre assessors, internal verifiers and lead internal verifiers as requested.
- Carry out any other tasks assigned to you by Pearson.
Experience/qualifications needed
- Experience of delivering and assessing Vocational qualifications (Eg, BTEC QCF, BTEC next generation, Higher Nationals, Work Based Learning etc).
- A commitment to quality assurance.
- Good working knowledge of the specifications for the subject area you will specialise in.
- You will hold a minimum of one year’s full time teaching experience of the relevant subject and level.
Competencies required
- Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills.
- A good working knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role.
- A customer-focused approach.
- The ability to meet deadlines.
- Develop and monitor clear action plans.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
Additional information
- A fee of £205 per day plus travel expenses will be paid for SV visits.
- There is a selection exercise at step 7 of the onime application form. Please read the instructions for completing the exercise that are attached below before completing your form.
- Please could you confirm your registration as a dental technician with the General Dental Council at step 9 of the form - 'Additional Information'.
- Standards Verifier induction training will be provided, date to be confirmed.
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