(archived) Technicals Marking Examiner for 0172 Animal Care Management

Are you an Animal specialist with teaching or assessment experience?  

Would you like to be involved with supporting the delivery of Technicals examinations?  

We are looking Marking Examiners to join our existing examiner team to support with the delivery of our 0172  Level 2 and 3 Technical Awards in Animal Care Managementfor theSpring 2024 assessment series and beyond.  

This examiner role gives you the opportunity to work alongside your current job, to build additional income with competitive daily rates, and to continue to develop your own skills and development.  

Further detail on qualification content, including qualification handbooks, examination guides and past papers, can be found in the qualification specification on the  0172 Animal Care Management

The job description outlines more details of the expectations of a Marking examiner 

Associate Type
Examiner
Industry Area
Land-based Services
Sub-market
Animal Management
Territories
National
Closing Date
08/02/2024
Ref No
10814

As a Marking Examiner you will: 

  • Mark candidates’ scripts in accordance with the agreed marking scheme accurately and consistently, and to the standard and deadlines set by the Chief Examiner/Principal Examiner 
  • Prepare for and participate in standardisation of markers meetings to ensure best practice is adhered to when marking 
  • Submit samples to the Chief Examiner/Principal Examiner at designated times 
  • Report any suspicion of collusion or unfair practice or any evidence of irregularities on the part of candidates or centres to City & Guilds' staff 
  • Review candidates’ marked scripts when requested by City & Guilds 
  • Produce an examiner’s report and submit it within the specified time 

Below is an outline of when we expect activities to take place 

 

Assessment  

Approximate Training dates  

Approximate Standardisation dates  

Marking Window  

Spring exams  

Feb  

March  

3 weeks:   

March-April  

How long does each activity take?  

1 day meeting  

1 day meeting with approximately 2 hours of preparation  

Flexible within period and dependent on allocation  

Applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis between now and Feb 2024, suitable applicants will be invited to attend Marker training around in February 2024.  

When completing your 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 person specification may be declined or delayed.   

We look forward to receiving your application. 

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