Assignment Writing Examiner OTQ Wood Occupations - Carpentry
Are you a qualified and experienced in Carpentry with experience in delivering assessments and good written and verbal communication skills?
Would you like to be involved development of assessment materials and learn how to write & edit task based assignments?
We are looking for competent industry experts who have good written and verbal communication skills to write and/or edit questions for the New Level 2 Extended Technical Occupational Entry in Wood Occupations (Diploma) - Site Carpentry pathway (7255).
This examiner role gives you the opportunity to work alongside your current job, build additional income with competitive rates, and to continue to develop your own skills and development. You will be trained in how to write & edit and work alongside City & Guilds assessment experts and other industry experts as part of the assessment production process.
The Task Profile and Person Specification outlines more details of the expectations of Writer/editor Examiner.
For more information, please see the Role Profiles and Person Specification
We are looking for writing/editing examiners to support in the development of the assessments for City & Guilds brand new Technical Occupational Entry (OTQ) in Wood Occupations – Site Carpentry pathway.
The writer will be responsible for writing the assessment component covering Site Carpentry, covering a range of topics including:
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Knowledge, understanding of the key properties of timber and manufactured boards.
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Knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out structural carpentry in accordance with the current health, safety and building regulations in both new building projects and refurbishment works.
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Knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out non-structural (first fix) carpentry.
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Knowledge, skills and understanding to carry out non-structural carpentry (second fix). This includes
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hanging of doors and fitting ironmongery
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fixing of standard mouldings (architrave, skirting etc)
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fitting of service encasements and
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the installation of kitchen units with their worktops.
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Knowledge, skills and understanding required to safely use a circular saw under supervision.
Further details on the qualification, the qualification handbook and sample assessment materials can be found on our website Technical Occupational Entry in Construction qualifications and training courses | City & Guilds
When completing the application, it is essential you read the Person Specification fully and map your application to show where you meet the requirements set out. Please note applications that do not demonstrate meeting the job description may be declined or delayed. We look forward to receiving your application.
Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis between now and March 2025, successful applicants will be asked to proceed to the next stage of the selection process, which may if required involve carrying out a task, being invited to attend a training session or an editing meeting.
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