Overview

Independent End-Point Assessor - Systems Engineer (Level 7) – Pearson

Pearson is the world's leading learning company with 35,000 employees in more than 70 countries. The role involves independent end-point assessments for apprenticeships, ensuring consistency and independence from training providers, with the EPA outcomes recorded and quality assured by Pearson.

Independent Employer Assessors will chair EPA panels, provide assessment, reviews and feedback, and ensure that apprentices achieve the required standard in accordance with the apprenticeship assessment plan and Pearson materials.

Key Accountabilities

• Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of Independent Employer Assessor for this EPA
• Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, ensuring overall standards are maintained
• Act as chair of the Synoptic EPA panel
• Make final judgement when all panel members are not in agreement (Independent Employer Assessor has veto power)
• Notify Pearson of the outcome of the assessment (when Pearson’s quality assurance representative is not present at the EPA)
• Follow protocols set out in Pearson’s specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols relating to EPAs
• Maintain service-level agreements regarding EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes
• Report all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration
• Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately
• Support Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions
• Raise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessment
• Ensure that any personal actions are completed, as required by Pearson
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activities
• Contribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT)

Qualifications and Experience

Background And Experience (essential)

• Experience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirements
• Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD, in line with new apprenticeship requirements and the EPA specialism
• Willing to travel to employer locations for face-to-face practical assessments
• Minimum of two working days during the week will be required for EPA role.

Essential (others)

• Only UK based candidates will be considered for this role due to requirements

Background And Experience (desirable)

• Individual membership of INCOSE UK
• To hold, or be working towards an internal quality assurance qualification
• Knowledge of prevent & safeguarding

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts
• Flexibility to understand and respond to the individual needs and circumstances of employers/apprentices
• Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge of:
• Health and Safety requirements in the workplace
• Industry structure and processes
• Relevant legal and regulatory frameworks
• A range of products and services offered within the industry
• Systems, tools, equipment, machinery and processes used within relevant roles
• In-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tools
• Ability to assess, free from bias
• Ability to assess and report risks
• Ability to meet deadlines

Other Requirements

• Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software
• Have a suitable broadband connection, microphone, headphones and a webcam
• Have a personal and secure email account
• Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey Isle of Man
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements

Application Information

We have a number of opportunities available for teaching professionals to join our growing teams of examiners, moderators and verifiers.