Skills Development Coach

Job Title: Skills Development Coach

Location: Blackburn

Pay Range/details: £33,500 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Omega are currently supporting a training provider in their search for a Skills Development Coach who will be responsible for an allocated caseload of Engineering Apprentices throughout their programme from onboarding through to End Point Assessment, providing IAG, support, development, training and assessment in the workplace and training environment.  

Key Responsibilities – Skills Development Coach

• Manage a caseload of Apprentices, by preparing and supporting through to successful completion of their End Point Assessment.
• Participate in the learner onboarding process in accordance with ESFA funding rules, to include completing the ‘three-way conversation’ and skills scan ensuring a sound understanding from both employer and Apprentice of their required commitment.
• Always maintain a safe working environment and provide awareness and guidance to ensure that the apprentice is kept safe in terms of and Health & Safety, Safeguarding and Prevent.
• Meet the requirements of the appropriate Apprenticeship Standard through establishing clear learning, delivery, and monitoring plans that develops the skills, knowledge and behaviours of candidates in the workplace and training environment through both face to face and remote means.
• Promote the benefits of End Point Assessment (EPA) and achievement to both Apprentices and their employers and to support learners towards EPA including the development of enhanced Logs and PIRF.

Qualifications & Requirements – Skills Development Coach

• Accredited qualification minimum Level 2 in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.
• Level 2 Engineering qualification (relevant to teaching discipline).
• L3 Assessor Award qualification (or willing to work towards)
• IOSH qualification
• Knowledge of theory and practical skills in engineering equipment, machinery and materials.

What we can offer – Engineering Instructor

• 27 days holiday (increasing to 32 days in accordance with service) plus Bank Holidays.
• Birthday leave.
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 5-day holiday per year.
• Contributory pension scheme (after a qualifying period).
• Life insurance based on 4 x annual salary.
• Annual CPD days and opportunities for career development and progression.
• Family friendly policies.
• Modern facilities.
• Free parking (on and off-site).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme.

For more information on this role, please contact Michael Farrell on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Candidates who are currently a Skills Development Coach, CNC Machinist or Apprentice Engineer may be suitable for this position.

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