Reviser/Scrutineer - BTEC Technicals (Level 2)

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Reference:TechRev&Scr 

Closing date:08 September 2017 at midnight 

The Reviser/Scrutineer will be responsible for reviewing and trailing external assessment materials as part of the external assessment process for specified externally assessed components within BTEC Technical programmes in a given sector and level. We are recruiting Reviser/Scrutineers for the following sector areas:

  • Adult Care 
 
Please note, that applications received for sector areas that are not highlighted in the list above, will be Withdrawn.  
 
Responsibilities 
Reviser: 
  • Review the initial draft question paper(s) and mark scheme(s). Check that the nature and range of responses required by the mark scheme are appropriate.
  • Comment on individual questions and responses and the draft question paper(s) as a whole.
  • Provide constructive feedback to writer in the required format and suggest alternatives where appropriate.
  • Complete a full report concerning each question paper and submit it to the Content Production Manager (CPM) before the Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting is due to be held. 
  • Attend the review meeting/Question Paper Evaluation Committee (QPEC) meeting and therefore contribute to the production of the final draft paper(s) which will be sent to be typeset. 
Scrutineer:
  • Check the final proofs of the question paper(s) without reference to the mark scheme(s) to ensure that the questions can be answered in the time allowed and that there are no errors or omissions.
  • Work through the question paper(s) (where appropriate and directed to do so).
  • Check the mark scheme(s) to ensure that the marks given are identical to those on the question paper(s).
  • Prepare a report for the Content Production Manager. 
 
Experience/qualifications needed
  • Substantial subject knowledge and expertise within the sector
  • Significant experience in delivering and assessing vocational qualifications
  • Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment of vocational qualifications

Competencies required

  • A clear understanding of the educational landscape and regulatory requirements for qualifications
  • Detailed knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role
  • Ability to edit materials to ensure they are grammatically correct and fit for purpose
  • Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills 

 

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