ASSESSOR COACH

LEVEL 4 APPRENTICESHIP

We believe the programme should produce an individual who is multi-skilled, and capable, across a range of assessor/coach and quality assurance activities.The following are examples of the range of educational qualifications that could be included in the programme:

Diploma in Learning and Development Level 4

• Assess Competence in the Work Environment Level 3
• Information Communication Technology (ICT) Level 2
• Award in Education and Training Level 3
• Safeguarding Level 1

Additionally Logistics Specific qualifications will be included such as:

• IOSH – Managing Safety
• Entry on to the NRI register o
• DCPC Deliverer
• FLT Instructor

The Assessor-Coach will be able to:

• Plan coaching and assessment
• Facilitate access to relevant, current information advice and guidance (IAG)
• Apply or reference relevant initial and diagnostic assessment
• Agree a program of development and assessment, setting realistic but challenging goals that  meet learners’ and employers’ needs
• Liaise with employers, colleagues and others to support learners’ development

Deliver coaching support

• Anticipate and overcome barriers to progress and inspire achievement, ensuring that learning is inclusive and supports diversity
• Highlight learners’ mathematics and English needs, and signposts to appropriate support
• Give timely feedback on progress towards mastery of relevant skills and knowledge
• Provide access to pastoral support and guidance     K8   ways of supporting the learner’s well-being
• Promote the safe and effective use of digital and mobile technologies to support learners and the
• Agree and record targets and progress, complying with quality, confidentiality and data protection requirements

Assess learners    

• Use effective listening, assertiveness and questioning to support learners’ to engage with their learning  plans and with assessment criteria and processes
• Comply with awarding organisation requirements and local quality and safety guidelines

Support quality improvement

• Support peer review and quality assurance procedures
• Report concerns about quality and safeguarding through appropriate channels
• Maintain the currency of their own knowledge and skills, with reference to workplace practice and feedback from others