END POINT ASSESSOR (EPA) - GAS NETWORK CRAFTSPERSON STANDARD - ELECTRICAL AND INSTRUMENTATION OR PRESSURE MANAGEMENT PATHWAYS
PART TIME / FLEXIBLE ROLE -£450 per day + travel costs
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.
Key industries they support include Gas, Power, Water, and Nuclear.
STANDARD
They currently require End Point Assessors for the Gas Network Craftsperson apprenticeship standard, to join their bank of End Point Assessors.
The role of a Gas Network Craftsperson relates to ‘Building, maintaining and repairing parts for the country’s gas network, to provide a reliable supply of gas to domestic, commercial and industrial users’.
Specifically they are seeking EPAs for the Level 3 Gas Network Craftsperson Apprenticeship, who can assess the Gas Network Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical & Instrumentation) OR Pressure Management pathways.
Apprentices you assess, will do the following roles for each pathway:
Gas Network Maintenance Craftsperson (Electrical & Instrumentation)
Responsible for maintaining the controls and systems that measure, monitor, analyse and control the performance of the gas network. This forms part of a control system architecture that uses computers, networked data communications and graphical user interfaces for high-level process supervisory management associated with the gas transportation network. This may include the following:
- Installing instrumentation and communications technology associated with the control of gas within the gas transportation network
- Testing and maintaining instrumentation and communications systems associated with the control of gas within the gas transportation network
- Responding to faults and taking action to restore operating systems
- Monitoring and reporting on the performance of electrical and instrumentation control systems
Gas Network Maintenance Pressure Management
Responsible for maintaining the controls and systems that measure, monitor and analyse pressures and flows within the gas network to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the gas transportation network. This may include the following:
- Installing and maintaining equipment that controls flows and pressures within the gas transportation network in accordance with company procedures
- Responding to faults and taking action to restore systems to full operation
- Monitoring and reporting on the performance of pressure control systems
- Undertaking corrosion monitoring of equipment and pipework and provide reports
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Applicants must be technically qualified and hold substantial experience undertaking relevant roles (Electrical and Instrumentation or Pressure Management) within the Gas Network industry.
- Ideally, you will also hold a recognised assessor qualification - but this is not essential (the employer will assist with you gaining an Assessor award)
THE ROLE
The role is offered on a flexible / zero hours contract. The hours available vary dependent on demand, and registered EPAs 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.
Applicants must be technically qualified and hold substantial experience undertaking relevant roles (Electrical and Instrumentation) within the Gas Network industry.
Ideally, you will also hold a recognised assessor qualification.
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) 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.
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.
