Apprenticeship Progress Mentor - Welding

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Sessional Apprenticeship Progress Mentor - Welding Up to £30, 921 pro-rata (dependent upon qualifications and experience) Are you passionate about the training of the next generation welders and fabricator within the land based sector? If so, we are looking to recruit a sessional APM to assess our growing Land Based Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeships. The hours will be on a flexible arrangement, assessing apprentices for their qualification in the workplace. The successful applicant will have demonstrable experience of working in the agricultural/land based engineering trade. Will possess an Assessor qualification or be willing to attain one with a specified period of time. Welding experience to deliver MIG, TIG and MMA up to level 2 is required and knowledge and experience of exotic materials would be desirable. Ideally the successful candidate should come from a fabrication/welding background. The successful candidate will also be required to carry out some internal verification - ideally from levels 1 - 4 There is access to the use of college vehicles for visiting apprentices but having your own transport is desirable for which mileage will be paid. This post is based at the Sparsholt campus. In addition, the successful applicant will have: - A good knowledge of Land based engineering and machinery. - Current experience in land-based engineering and machinery. - Ability to plan training programmes (each apprentice follows slightly different Units and employers can provide different experiences). - Ability to assess to the required standards and provide guidance if the evidence is not to the standard - Ability to complete documentation accurately and in a timely fashion. - Ability to monitor apprentice's progress - Ability to work with apprentices and be able to motivate and encourage them to complete work. - Ability to work / liaise with employers - Previous assessing/trainer/teaching experience would be an advantage but not essential. Full training in respect of the assessing part of the role will be provided. Closing Date: Monday 8 July 2024 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should sufficient applications be received. College Benefits • Free on-site parking • Car Share Scheme • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme • Occupational Maternity Pay Scheme • Flexible Working Policy • Holiday entitlement of 23 days (rising to 25 days after 5 years' service) plus Public and Bank Holidays along with college closure days at Xmas. (pro-rated for part-time staff) • Access to an employee assistance scheme • On-site gym at the Sparsholt campus • Facility to purchase Sparsholt produce including plants, flowers • Ability to access a range of CPD events and support with undertaking professional qualifications