Work Based Assessor - Painting and Decorating in Falkirk

Are you an experienced Painting & Decorating professional looking for an opportunity to use your industry knowledge to support the next generation of tradespeople? Forth Valley College is looking for a Painting & Decorating Work-Based Assessor to join our Apprenticeships, Skills and Commercial (ASC) team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced industry professional who wants to share their knowledge and experience while continuing to maintain links with the trade.

Working 14 hours per week, the role offers the opportunity to combine assessment work with other professional or industry commitments. You will work directly with Painting & Decorating apprentices, supporting them to develop their skills, demonstrate occupational competence and successfully complete their vocational qualifications. Reporting to the Assessment Manager for Construction, you will manage an allocated caseload of apprentices, carrying out workplace assessments, monitoring progress and working closely with employers to support successful completion. You will contribute to assessment, verification and quality assurance activity, ensuring delivery meets Forth Valley College and Qualifications Scotland standards.

What You'll Be Doing

• Assess Painting & Decorating apprentices within the workplace against the requirements of their SVQ.
• Support apprentices to gather and present valid, sufficient and authentic evidence of their occupational competence.
• Plan and undertake workplace visits, assessments and progress reviews.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to help apprentices progress towards successful completion.
• Maintain accurate assessment and candidate records in line with College and awarding body requirements.
• Build positive working relationships with apprentices, employers and training partners.
• Contribute to internal verification, standardisation and wider quality assurance activities.
• Work collaboratively as part of Forth Valley College's wider Construction assessment team.

What We're Looking For

You will have current and verifiable industry experience in Painting & Decorating, together with a strong understanding of the skills and standards expected within the trade. You should also have:

• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with apprentices and employers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload effectively.
• Confidence using IT systems to maintain assessment and candidate records.
• An understanding of vocational qualifications, workplace learning and assessment.
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle, as the role involves travel to apprentices' workplaces.

It Would Be Great If You Also Have

• An assessor qualification such as A1, L&D9 or equivalent.
• Previous experience of assessing apprentices or vocational learners.
• Experience of SVQs and workplace-based assessment.
• Knowledge of Qualifications Scotland requirements and quality assurance processes.

If you have strong Painting & Decorating industry experience and are interested in developing your career in workplace assessment, we would still encourage you to apply.

Why Join Forth Valley College?

This is an opportunity to use the experience you have built throughout your career to make a genuine difference to apprentices entering and progressing within the Painting & Decorating industry. As part of Forth Valley College, you will benefit from:

• 45 days' annual leave (pro-rata).
• Access to a public sector pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements appropriate to the role.
• Continuing professional development and professional updating opportunities.
• College equipment to support you in carrying out the role.
• Access to College gym facilities.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced Construction and apprenticeship professionals.

If you are passionate about your trade and would like to help develop the skills and confidence of the next generation of Painting & Decorating professionals, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. We understand that individuals may have different needs and we are dedicated to providing reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process. If any adjustments are required to be made, please contact us. The college will work with each individual to identify and implement appropriate solutions to ensure you have a fair and equitable opportunity to demonstrate your skills and qualifications.

Closing Date: 8 October