Standards Verifier - NVQ/Apprenticeship

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Reference:SVNVQ2014 

Closing date:26 February 2016 at midnight 

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Purpose

To undertake sampling of assessment and internal verification decisions for units from a range of programmes within a Principal Subject Area (PSA) in order to confirm that national standards have been achieved and upheld across centres. We have Standards Verifiers for our Vocational Qualifications, namely: BTEC QCF, BTEC next generation, BTEC Higher Nationals and NVQ/Apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

  • Undertake sampling of learner work within defined parameters and rules to establish that assessment outcomes and internal verification processes meet national standards.
  • Verifiers visit centres twice a year and provide support, advice and guidance based on the outcomes of the sampling process. 
  • 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

  • For NVQ, you must have experience as a NVQ assessor and internal verifier and hold NVQ Assessor and Internal Verifier qualifications - D32/D33, A1/2 awards or equivalent, and D34, V1 or equivalent.
  • A commitment to quality assurance.
  • Good working knowledge of the specifications for the subject area you will specialise in.
  • You must also have industrial experience in your specialist subject, formal qualifications, and be familiar with current occupational standards and assessment strategies. 
  • 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 
  • If you are interested and have expertise in one or more of the sectors above, please complete the online application form, which includes a Standards Verifier selection exercise at step 7.
  • You are also asked to complete the CV template attached below and email this, with a copy of your relevant professional certificates, to: aarecruitment@pearson.com using the subject heading 'NVQ Application - Supporting Documents'.Please note that your application will not be processed until we receive your certificates.

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