Technical Skills Coach​/Trainer - Electrical

Technical Skills Coach / Trainer - Electrical

Technical Skills Coach / Trainer - Electrical

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Full-time

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Technical Skills Coach / Electrical Trainer to support and develop apprentices on an established Electrical Apprenticeship Programme. You will play a key role in guiding apprentices through their training journey-delivering high‑quality skills coaching, mentoring, assessment, and preparing them for successful End Point Assessment (EPA).

This role is ideal for someone with strong industry knowledge, a passion for developing others, and the ability to build positive relationships with apprentices and employers.

Key Responsibilities

Apprentice Coaching & Support

• Manage a caseload of apprentices, delivering high‑quality skills coaching aligned to apprenticeship standards.
• Provide mentoring, assessment, and constructive feedback to support timely progression towards EPA Gateway.
• Offer additional support to apprentices who require extra guidance.
• Maintain regular communication with apprentices and employers, ensuring full engagement throughout the programme.

Progress Monitoring & Reviews

• Conduct progress reviews every 10-12 weeks, discussing achievements, concerns, and readiness for Gateway.
• Track development of skills, knowledge, and behaviours in line with apprenticeship requirements.
• Support initial assessments and establish realistic start and planned end dates.

Learning Support & Compliance

• Work with Additional Learner Support teams to document and implement support needs.
• Ensure employers understand on‑ and off‑the‑job training requirements.
• Monitor and track off‑the‑job training hours to meet audit and compliance standards.

Systems & Communication

• Use Microsoft Teams and e‑portfolio systems for communication, assessment, and progress tracking.
• Liaise with EPAOs and stay up to date with apprenticeship and EPA developments.
• Work collaboratively with the central Apprenticeship team to ensure consistent information sharing.

General Duties

• Support a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
• Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, equality, and data protection policies.
• Engage in CPD to maintain up‑to‑date industry and educational knowledge.
• Undertake duties appropriate to the role as required.

Person Specification

Essential Qualifications

• Level 2 Maths
• 18th Edition & AM2/AM2S
• Level 3 Electrical Diploma (e.g., 2365, 8202, 2330, 2360)
• PTLLS and A1/CAVA (or equivalent)
• Teaching qualification (CET, DET, DTLLS) or willingness to work towards

Desirable Qualifications

• Assessor Award (A1 or equivalent)

Experience

• Experience working with apprentices and employers.
• Experience with awarding bodies, EPAOs, and curriculum teams.
• Experience supporting learners with varying abilities and backgrounds.
• Knowledge of curriculum development and managing the learning process.

Skills & Attributes

• Highly organised, methodical, and adaptable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including team teaching.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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