END POINT ASSESSORS (EPA) AND TECHNICAL EXPERTS REQUIRED - LEVEL 2 GROUNDWORKER
PART TIME / FLEXIBLE ROLE - FREELANCE / CONTRACT
INTRO
V Selective are recruiting on behalf of an Ofqual recognised Apprenticeship End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). As an organisation they are committed to quality, and deliver a rigorous apprenticeship end point assessment service. Their service helps to ensure that apprentices, working within a range of industries, are able to do the job they are trained for. .
We are looking for Technical Experts and End Point Assessors to support the development, delivery and assessment of Level 2 Groundworker Apprenticeship standard.
If working as an EPA you will carry out assessments of Groundworker Apprentices, including practical observations and technical interviews. You’ll play a vital role in validating skills and knowledge.
If working as a Technical Expert, your experiecne will be utlised to provide up-to-date industry expertise to help the organisation to develop assessments and guidance.
STANDARD -LEVEL 2 GROUNDWORKER
Groundworkers interpret design specifications to prepare a construction site ready for structural building works to take place.
Groundworkers are the first trade onto a construction and civil engineering site and they work closely with supervisors and engineers in interpreting design specifications to prepare the site ready for the structural building works to take place. They continue their work throughout the construction phase, working with all on-site construction trades, such as bricklayers and plant operatives, up to and including the final completion activities of the project. Their work includes setting out and preparing the sub-surfaces ready for the structural work to begin, installing drainage systems, concreting, constructing roads and pathways and carrying out the finished hard landscaping. Groundworkers are able to transfer between heavy construction and civil engineering sites as well as house building, commercial building and general building sites. Groundworkers work for all types of construction companies from small subcontractors to large main contractors.
THE ROLE
The role is offered on a generous Zero Hours Contract, which includes pension contributions. The hours available vary dependent on demand, and you always have a choice to accept assignments based on their availability. This role may be undertaken complementary to an existing substantive position with the permission of your current employer or within a wider portfolio of activities.
The role will be home-based with travel to conduct assessments. If solely working as a Technical Expert no travel will be required.
Upon taking assignments from the Service Delivery team, you will deliver end-point assessment for the relevant apprenticeship standard and assessment method you are approved for.
You will undertake (remotely or directly) development ot end point assessment activities (which may include practical observations and technical interviews), awarding a preliminary grade and ensuring that all assessment decisions are fair, objective, free of bias and based on all relevant evidence presented.
You will accurately record the outcomes of all end point assessment activity using assessment material submitting these records within required timescales.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Minimum 5 years’ industry experience
- Assessor/IQA qualifications
- Construction craft qualification at Level 2 or above
THE ROLE OFFERS
- Flexibility - A role that fits around your life, schedule, and other commitments.
- Good pay rates
- Training and Ongoing Support.
- Working for a respected, specialised awarding organisation who are committed to delivering high‑quality assessment and exceptional service.
