MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre · 10 hours ago
Engineering Trainer and Skills Coach (North East)
North East, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelThe Manufacturing Technology Centre (MTC) is an internationally renowned research and development organization that focuses on bridging the gap between academia and manufacturing. The Engineering Trainer and Skills Coach will manage and develop innovative teaching experiences for apprentices, ensuring they receive guidance and support throughout their programs, while also developing new curriculum aligned with industry practices.
Information TechnologyManufacturing
Responsibilities
Deliver classroom theoretical engineering training aligned with awarding body and Skills England Engineering standard guidelines
Mark learner work and provide feedback to provide outcomes to learners with developmental feedback to continue their development after assessment
Manage classroom learner issues at the point of concern and follow escalation processes where required
Manage the classroom environment to ensure all spaces are compliant with MTC Training standards
Create learning resources to reflect your own delivery style and to ensure all learning outcomes are being effectively taught
Create Scheme’s of work and lesson plans to ensure all delivery is planned effectively to maximise the time with learners in a classroom environment
Manage a caseload of engineering apprentices
Monitor the health, safety and welfare of apprentices
Provide end to end information, advice and guidance on skills development, Apprenticeship Assessment and career development
Monitor and record progress against the Standards to ensure apprentices are developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required prior to their planned end dates
Conduct regular documented progress reviews with apprentices and their employers as per funding rules
Monitor apprentice off-the-job records
Complete any funding/MIS documentation such as Breaks in Learning, withdrawals on a timely basis
Plan and complete assessment of development competence qualifications (for learners on legacy apprentceships)
Plan and complete assessments of apprentice’s knowledge, skills and behaviours development, and build subsequent action plans for improvement where required
Use coaching methods in partnership with training centre colleagues and employers, to help apprentices develop and apply knowledge, skills and behaviours in their workplace
Build and maintain relationships with apprentices and their employers to facilitate effective communication and collaboration ensuring that apprentices complete their apprenticeship within the planned duration
Provide regular caseload progress updates to the Leadership Team
Collaborate with Business Development colleagues to identify repeat and new business
Qualification
Required
Strong background and experience of engineering
An understanding of assessment methods and techniques
An understanding of coaching methods
An understanding of Engineering Apprenticeship Standards
An understanding of apprenticeship funding rules
An understanding of Apprenticeship Assessment
An understanding of Safeguarding and the Prevent Duty
Experience of using e-portfolios (ideally Smart Assessor)
Ideally have experience of using learner management systems, such as Pro Monitor
Level 3 Engineering qualification
Recognised teaching qualification or willing to gain this
Recognised Assessor qualification, such as A1 or Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement
Learners' safety and wellbeing is of paramount importance to all MTC Training employees
All individuals are expected to actively contribute to our culture of safeguarding and vigilance to ensure learning is delivered in the safest environment possible
Shortlisted candidates are subject to safer recruitment screening, including but not limited to: Employment history check, Right to work check, Identity check, Two references, Qualification check, Industry prohibitions check (applies to programme delivery and assessment roles), Public online activity search, Enhanced DBS with children's barred list check
The successful applicant will be required to promptly complete training relating to safeguarding and prevent and is expected to undertake ongoing training in relation to children's safety and wellbeing
The successful applicant will be expected to maintain our safeguarding culture and contribute to it by supporting the Designated Safeguarding Lead and safeguarding team
The successful applicant will be required to adhere to our Code of Conduct and share our commitment to the welfare of children
Preferred
Functional Skills Level 2 / GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English grade C or above
Recognised Quality Assurance qualification, such as V1 or Level 4 Internal Quality Assurance of Assessment Processes and Practice
Recognised coaching qualification
Higher Education qualification (level 4 or above) in an Engineering discipline
Digital training qualifications relevant to education. For example, Microsoft Learn badges
Company
MTC - Manufacturing Technology Centre
Welcome to MTC, a leading research and technology organisation at the forefront of manufacturing innovation, rising to the challenges, ideas and ambitions of partners across the UK and beyond, since 2010.
Founded in 2010
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.48MKey Investors
UK Department for Transport
2023-02-15Grant· $0.48M
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