End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Software Development Technician |
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This job is closed and is displayed for reference only. Reference:EPA/A/SDT Closing date:11 February 2020 at midnight Pearson are currently recruiting for End Point Assessors for Software Development Technician sector.
Overview of the independent end-point assessor role: The Government has introduced a requirement that all apprenticeships contain an end-point assessment (EPA) which is a holistic assessment of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour (KSBs) that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. This is to make sure that apprentices meet the rigorous standard set by employers and are fully competent in the relevant occupation. Pearson must provide employers with the confidence that completing an apprenticeship means an individual is fully job-ready and that all apprentices, following the same standard, are assessed consistently, regardless of where they are undertaking their apprenticeship or who they are doing it with. An independent EPA means that those making a decision on the competency of the apprentice have nothing to gain from the outcome of the assessment. To maintain independence within the scope of this EPA, an independent end-point assessor (IEA) can only undertake end-point assessments of apprentices, with whom they have no conflict of interest. This means they must be independent of the registered apprenticeship training provider at which the apprentice completed their on-programme element, and must not have been involved in the on-programme training, assessment, or line management of such apprentices. The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, on dates agreed with employers and/or providers if appropriate. IEAs will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions. EPA activities will be quality assured by Pearson quality assurance representatives. IEAs for this EPA will be qualified assessors that meet the occupational profile of the apprentices they are assessing and will be trained, standardised and approved to operate as IEAs. The IEAs will undertake EPAs in line with the associated apprenticeship assessment plan, and the materials provided by Pearson. Please see the below Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections for further details.
Key Accountabilities: The IEA will:
Person Specification Occupational Profiles:
Software Development Technician A Software Development Technician typically works as part of a software development team, to builds simple software components (whether web, mobile or desktop applications) to be used by other members of the team as part of larger software development projects. They will interpret simple design requirements for discrete components of the project under supervision. The approach will typically include implementing code, which other team members have developed, to produce the required component. . The Software Development Technician will also be engaged in testing that the specific component meets its intended functionality. These are the personal attributes and behaviours expected of all Software Development Technicians:
Background and Experience (essential):
Background and Experience (desirable):
Skills & Knowledge (Essential)
- the digital industry sector - the role of software development technicians
Other requirements
Any applicant undertaking this role will be expected to:
Once you have submitted your application, please send your CV, CPD and relevant certificates to epadelivery@pearson.com. Note: Please indicate your most recent or relevant Software development technician experience in Occupational section of the form. If your sector is not listed please contact the recruitment team on associate.pearson.com Additional Information |