Terms and Conditions

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Make assessments of the ability of an organisation to deliver approved N/CVQs
• Monitor, sample and where appropriate, observe the assessment process, assessment evidence and internal verification systems
• Verify the quality of assessment conducted by Assessors
• Provide information, advice and support to centres via telephone/written correspondence/visits, on the internal quality assurance of the assessment process
• Gather feedback on the operation of N/CVQs in centres
• Prepare external verification reports to be submitted to the TVET Council
• Attend Quality Network Meetings and professional development training as required by the TVET Council 
• Evaluate the effectiveness of the external verification process.

General Requirements

• Group facilitation skills
• Flexible schedule
• Excellent time management skills - capable of working to tight deadlines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Research and analytical skills
• Computer literacy (n.b. ability to use the internet and Microsoft Word proficiently)
• Good organizational and planning skills
• Detail oriented
• Knowledge of and familiarity with occupational standards and N/CVQ system
• Qualified in the occupational area, meeting the requirements of the Assessment Strategy
• General knowledge of the labour market, economic sectors and occupational structures.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be a trained and certified Assessor
• A minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of seven (7) to 10 years current, practical experience which involved performing activities defined in the occupational standards, or,
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a trainer, or manager and with at least five (5) years competence in the occupational area of the standards.