Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Skills Development Coach in Sefton

The City of Liverpool College's Apprenticeships department is opening a talent pool for skills coaches in refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump apprenticeships. Coaches deliver training and workplace assessment, build relationships with local employers and recruit a caseload of apprentices to meet targets. The post also covers plumbing and gas course review, internal verification and evening work when needed. A Level 3 refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps qualification and a driving licence are essential, and appointments are made as positions arise.

What the job involves

• Deliver apprenticeship training, underpinning knowledge and workplace assessment for refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump standards
• Prepare learners fully for End Point Assessment through ongoing training and assessment
• Develop, maintain and account manage relationships with local employers
• Recruit new apprentices through employers, key accounts, schools and events, holding a caseload sufficient to meet targets
• Complete initial assessments and individual learning plans, review progress with apprentices and employers, and intervene early where learners are at risk
• Screen potential employers for their apprenticeship obligations and complete the associated paperwork
• Ensure employers can offer apprentices enough opportunities to develop and demonstrate competency in all areas
• Lead plumbing and gas course review and internal verification, and manage external verification with the Head of Quality
• Keep progress, performance and target information current on the College's Smart Assessor e-portfolio
• Meet all targets within agreed timescales
• Keep accurate records of activity and contacts under GDPR and the College Data Protection Policy
• Take proactive responsibility for health and safety and safeguarding, and support cross-college activities such as enrolment and invigilation

What’s required

Qualifications

• Level 3 Refrigeration, Air Conditioning & Heat Pumps qualification

Skills & knowledge

• Effective communicator with managers, apprentices, tutors and employers
• Conversant with current assessment procedures and able to assess to Level 3
• Understanding of equal opportunities and a positive attitude towards them
• Understanding of responsibilities for safeguarding young people and vulnerable adults
• Awareness of and compliance with school and college health and safety requirements

Checks & eligibility

• Current driving licence and access to own vehicle

Other

• Willing to work flexibly, including evenings when required

Nice to have

• Assessor qualification such as A1/V or TAQA
• Internal verifier qualification
• Relevant teaching qualification
• English and Maths GCSE or equivalent

What’s offered

• 60 days annual holiday plus one wellbeing day
• Teachers' Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to 24%
• College Employee Benefits Platform with discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Assured employee assistance programme, wellbeing portal and Wisdom App, plus free eye test voucher and flu vaccinations
• Interest-free loans for annual Merseytravel and Merseyrail travel passes
• Flexible working options depending on business need
• Formal and informal professional development opportunities
• Free use of sports and fitness facilities, and discounts at college salons and restaurant