Sector Advisor - BTEC Qualifications - BTEC Level 3 Principles and Practice for Pharmacy Technicians London, United Kingdom
SECTOR ADVISOR WBL – Pharmacy
Job Description
Purpose of this role:
Undertake sampling of assessment and internal verification decisions and records for competence/skills -based qualifications within the Pharmacy sector for apprentices on the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship in order to affirm that national occupational standards have been achieved and upheld.
Key Accountabilities:
For apprentices on the Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship for which competency/skills (and occupational competency where relevant) is demonstrated, the Sector Advisor (WBL) will:
Undertake sampling of apprentice work within defined parameters and rules to verify that assessment outcomes, assessment and internal verification processes meet national occupational standards
Produce reports for Pearson and the allocated Standards Verifier on the: sampling undertaken
To report and summarise to the allocated Standards Verifier and Pearson where it is deemed that flawed assessment or internal verification decisions, or processes mean that national occupational standards are not met
Report back to Pearson and the allocated Standards Verifier following specified sampling activity within agreed service-level agreements
Communicate and work with the allocated Standards Verifier on the sampling of Apprentices on a Pharmacy Technician Apprenticeship
Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of WBL Assessment in relation to this role.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Previous Work Experience:
Significant experience in delivering and assessing NVQs/competence/skills -based qualifications
Holds an appropriate assessor qualification, and hold/be working towards the Award in the Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice qualification or an older equivalent
Is willing to work towards the Award in the External Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice qualification or currently holds/is working towards this qualification or an older equivalent
Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment and delivery of vocational qualifications
Currently registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) and will remain on the register for the duration of the role as Sector Advisor with Pearson
* A willingness to engage in online training and standardisation and to use technology based approaches for communication and centre support significant experience in delivering and assessing competence/skills -based qualifications
Skills & Knowledge:
Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills
A good working knowledge of the specifications that comprise the area of expertise for the role
A customer-focused approach
Time management and ability to meet deadlines
Ability to develop and monitor clear action plans
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to understand the implications of decisions taken on Edexcel’s behalf and not to operate outside the sphere of responsibility defined within this job description
* Word processing and basic spreadsheet manipulation
Requirements:
Any associate undertaking this role must:
Have personal IT equipment capable of running Edexcel required software
Have a suitable internet connection
Have a personal and secure email account
Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland
Declare any conflicts of interest that could impact on the role
Have availability for a minimum of 5 days in any given year
Abide by the terms of conditions as stated in the contract for work
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