Person Specification: Passenger Transport Driver End-Point Assessor
Essential Experience
- Have occupational expertise and knowledge, at the relevant level of the occupational areas they are assessing, which has been gained through working in the industry.
- Hold qualifications, or have undertaken training, that has legislative and technical relevance to the Passenger Transport Driver Apprenticeship Standard (e.g. they should be a qualified driver in the area they are assessing).
- Hold or be working towards a vocational assessment qualification such as A1 or Highfield Level 3 Award in Undertaking End Point Assessment (training provided upon successful application).
Essential Skills and Abilities
- Evidence of regularly updated continuing professional development (CPD) to demonstrate practical experience and up-to-date occupational expertise. This will cover updated knowledge and skills, changes to legislation and consider the latest developments in the sector.
- Understanding of regulators’ requirements: Ofqual, SFA, and other relevant industry bodies.
- Practice standardised assessment principles as set out by Highfield Assessment.
- Competent in carrying out the assessments specified and grading the apprentice in line with the requirements set out in the assessment plan.
- Experience of producing clear, accurate and concise written reports that provide assessment decisions, constructive feedback and grading decisions.
- IT proficient, including the use of web conferencing software.
- Driving licence and access to own vehicle.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organisational skills, and the ability to effectively prioritise.
- Able to work independently, but also lead a team, if required.
Desirable
- Have an understanding of apprenticeship standards, in particular the Passenger Transport Driver standard.
- Experience of producing clear, accurate and concise written reports in a number of formats.
- Flexibility to travel across the UK.
- Willingness to agree to overnight stays away from home, if required.
- Hold an IQA assessor award.
- Expertise to administer and use the assessment tools required in the assessment plan.