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Overview
We are looking for an Engineering Workplace Coach to be part of the AMRC Training Centre Team. You will be part of the team coordinating on and off the job learning and assessment of our engineering and manufacturing advanced, higher and degree apprentices. You will work with a number of apprentices, setting learning targets and assessments to support them to practice and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required by the apprenticeship standard. The reviews will take place in the apprentices' workplace with employers contributing to the target setting and providing feedback on progress.
Ideally you will hold a degree in an engineering (or related) discipline and relevant industrial experience preferably within machining. You may already be a qualified Workplace Coach, holding appropriate assessor/verifier qualifications.
The role requires a good working knowledge of engineering practice, well developed planning and organisational skills, the ability to communicate effectively with apprentices and employers, with good questioning skills and the confidence to discuss a range of topics and issues with apprentices and employers.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Carry out initial onboarding reviews to ensure that apprentices complete a skills scan, understand their training plan and check that the apprentice can achieve the programme.
* Provide high quality information, advice and guidance to learners, supporting career development of apprentices.
* Develop and deliver highly effective teaching, coaching and assessment practices for learners, utilising a range of blended learning approaches.
* Undertake fully compliant and timely tri‑partite learner progress reviews and assessments in the workplace, ensuring meaningful discussions with learners and that employers are present and fully involved.
* Monitor and ensure that all learners demonstrate 4 weekly active learning and track the Off The Job % to keep the AMRC TC 100% compliant at all times.
* Ensure that all apprentices within the assigned caseload meet the agreed practical period end dates and end point assessment by the agreed apprenticeship end date.
* Support and promote involvement in the personal and professional development curriculum, linked to the overall apprenticeship standard.
* Provide information on learner progress to employers, acting upon issues promptly and identifying at‑risk learners for support.
* Ensure that curriculum assessments and reviews meet the required AMRC quality standard.
* Ensure learner feedback is captured, evaluated and fed into the Self‑Assessment Review process to constantly improve quality of provision.
* Ensure all apprentices within the caseloads Onefile accounts are monitored to keep progress and accounts current.
* Attend monthly standardisation meetings, monthly update meetings with the Workplace Curriculum Manager, and relevant training sessions.
* Take part in open events at the Training Centre, up to about six a year, in the evenings.
* Carry out other duties commensurate with the grade and remit of the post.
Person Specification
Our diverse community of staff and students recognises the unique abilities, backgrounds, and beliefs of all. We foster a culture where everyone feels they belong and is respected. Even if your past experience doesn't match perfectly with this role's criteria, your contribution is valuable, and we encourage you to apply. Please reference the application criteria in the application statement when you apply.
* Minimum Level 6 qualification in an engineering (or related) discipline (Essential).
* Significant experience of technical work in a mechatronics, maintenance or machining engineering setting (Essential).
* Assessor qualification, Teaching qualification, Internal Quality Assurance qualification or intention to obtain one (Essential).
* Experience providing excellent advice, guidance and support to ensure learners succeed (Essential).
* Strong customer interaction skills with good oral and written communication, able to engage staff and stakeholders at all levels (Essential).
* Competence in using IT such as laptops, tablets and smartphones; proficiency in software tools used daily by a Workplace Coach (Essential).
* Excellent time‑management skills; able to organise work effectively and meet key priorities and organisational KPIs (Essential).
* Experience contributing to a successful team (Essential).
* Ability to analyse and develop creative problem‑solving approaches with an appreciation of long‑term implications (Essential).
* Valid driving licence (Essential).
* Ability to organise assessment resources and related activities, including travel to employer sites (Essential).
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have a disability and meet the essential criteria for this job, you will be invited to take part in the next stage of the selection process.
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