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Job Title: Trainer/Assessor – Plumbing & Gas
Department: Work Based Learning
Area: Plumbing, Gas & Building Services
Reporting To: WBL Manager
Location: Cambridge
Are you ready to shape the future of the Plumbing & Gas industry?
Do you have industry expertise and a passion for developing new talent?
Do you enjoy guiding learners and working closely with employers?
If so, this role could be the perfect fit for you.
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Trainer/Assessor – Plumbing & Gas to support apprentices through high-quality coaching, mentoring, assessment and workplace visits. You will manage an agreed caseload of learners and play a key role in helping them achieve their apprenticeship in a timely and successful manner.
This role involves building strong relationships with both learners and employers, delivering training sessions, and ensuring all assessment and compliance requirements are met.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and support a caseload of Plumbing & Gas apprentices through coaching, training and assessment
- Complete regular progress reviews and provide feedback to learners, employers and colleagues
- Act as the primary point of contact for learners and employers, maintaining strong professional relationships
- Plan and deliver training sessions to develop learners’ knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs)
- Prepare learners for assessment, gateway and End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- Ensure accurate documentation, record keeping and compliance with awarding body standards
- Conduct workplace assessments, including health & safety checks where required
- Support the recruitment and onboarding of new learners
- Promote safeguarding, wellbeing and college values at all times
Qualifications & Skills Required
Trainer/Assessor Level 1 (Entry Level)
- Level 3 NVQ Plumbing or equivalent
- Gas qualifications – minimum CCN1 and CENWAT
Trainer/Assessor Level 2
- Level 3 relevant vocational qualification and relevant CPD
- Level 3 TAQA or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Qualifications (A1 or equivalent)
- Level 3 Internal Quality Assurance Qualification
Requirements for All Levels
- Level 3 TAQA or equivalent assessor qualification
- Relevant industry-specific Plumbing/Gas qualifications
- IOSH Managing Safely or ENTO H&S Units D & G (or willingness to undertake)
- Willingness to update qualifications and CPD as required
- Recent vocational experience or continuous professional development in the industry
- Experience of working with employers professionally
- Significant experience conducting assessments and achieving targets
- Knowledge of current vocational qualification systems
- Experience using e-portfolios
- Strong communication, organisational and IT skills
What You Can Expect in Return
- A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through the onboarding process
- Access to CPD courses and certificates via the My-Progression channel
- Market-leading rates of pay
- TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend (Terms and Conditions apply)
- PAYE payment structure – no hidden admin charges
Apply Now
If you're passionate about developing the next generation of Plumbing & Gas professionals, we’d love to hear from you.
Click ‘APPLY NOW’ to be considered.
EMAIL: [email protected]
Call: 0121 200 3224
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