Learning practitioner - Construction. Education & Training

Overview

Coleg Cambria:
An Introduction

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself.

On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants.

Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive. Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile.

We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

Role

Title:

Work Based Learning Practitioner - Construction

Location: Deeside

Contract Type: Permanent: full time

Salary: £ 33,912 - £38,218.

• The practitioner will assess the full range of qualifications in line with Awarding organisation requirements linked to skills and occupational competence.
• They will work with a caseload of learners determined by the relevant college caseload formula.
• The Practitioner will assess Training Needs for learners, enrol on appropriate courses and provide coaching, mentoring and learning opportunities as well as delivery of underpinning knowledge sessions to learners either on a 1-1 or workshop basis (recommended maximum group size
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• To monitor learners' progress towards qualifications, give them constructive feedback and guide them to prepare an e-portfolio of evidence.
• To assess learner portfolios and present completed portfolios for internal quality assurance.

• A professionally relevant qualification at minimum of Level 3 or equivalent
• Possess or be willing to work towards an assessors qualification (TAQA)
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade 4 (C) or above
• Proven industry experience within a professionally relevant area
• Experience of liaising and partnering with external managers in industry
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the maintenance and development of quality standards within education.

Welsh Language skills are an essential requirement for this role, however Welsh learners with the ability to reach a Level 3 within a 2 year period are also encouraged to apply. Welsh learners will need to be at Level 2 and demonstrate a commitment to achieving fluency. Coleg Cambria are committed to supporting this development through a tailored professional development plan.

A Welsh Language skills assessment will form part of the selection process to identify competence, confidence and suitability for a development plan.

Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Application forms, explanatory material, information about the interview process and assessment methods and job descriptions all available in Welsh.

Coleg Cambria is a 'Disability Confident' Employer.

The promotion of Equality and Diversity is an essential part of the work we do and as part of this, the College is committed to having a diverse staff group.

Coleg Cambria is committed to safeguarding all learners, and we expect every member of staff to share this commitment.

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