External Examiner - BTEC - HN 4-7 - Construction

Pearson ,
London, Greater London
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External Examiner - BTEC - HN 4-7 - Construction Reference: EE/HN/Con Closing date: 07 June 2020 at midnight We are currently recruiting for EEs for our HN Construction sector. Purpose of the role + Undertake sampling of assessment and internal verification decisions for units from a range of programmes within a Principal Subject Area (PSA) in order to affirm that national standards have been achieved and upheld + Support centres during the sampling process + Support centres in the delivery of BTEC Higher National programmes to national standards. Key Accountabilities Covering a defined range of programmes within a PSA, the External Examiner will: + Undertake sampling of student work within defined parameters and rules to establish whether assessment outcomes and internal verification processes meet national standards + Provide sampling-related support and development to centres + Produce reports for centres and pearson on the sampling undertaken, outcomes reached and support provided + Apply appropriate sanctions where it is deemed that flawed assessment or internal verification decisions or processes mean that national standards are not met + Produce targeted actions for centres to assist with remedial action where national standards are not being upheld + Support centres to understand and implement identified actions + Source materials for training and standardisation + Report back to Pearson and centres following External Examiner activity within agreed service-level agreements + Provide source materials for the standardisation of centre assessors, internal verifiers as requested + Undertake any other duties appropriate to the work of Technical & Professional Assessment in relation to this role Previous Work Experience Essential + A working knowledge of the BTEC Higher National QCF standards with significant experience in delivering and assessing current BTEC Higher National RQF standards for the sector + Evidence of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) in the field of assessment and delivery of BTEC Higher National qualifications for the sector Skills and Knowledge Essential + Qualified to degree level or above in the sector + Able to engage in online training and standardisation and to use technology-based approaches to communication and centre support + Excellent communication, written, verbal, IT and interpersonal skills + A good working knowledge of the sector Higher National specifications + A customer-focused approach + Ability to meet deadlines + Develop and monitor clear action plans + Ability to work effectively as part of a team + IT literate with Word processing and Excel skills + Secure and reliable internet connection

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