Job Description
Job description
Cardiff and Vale College are looking for a a passionate individual who will support apprentices to achieve the City and Guilds Construction (Level 3) Site Carpentry apprenticeship.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment of a caseload of learners. This will involve site visits to their workplace and supporting the apprentice with planning their projects.
Responsibilities include:
• To be accountable for the assessment and progression of a caseload of learners, to achieve the set operational key performance indicators which include the recruitment of learners monitoring of progression and achieving the qualification to meet the contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements within all areas of the learners’ journey, which includes but not exclusive to health and safety vetting and monitoring, WEST testing, learner sign up and exit paperwork and on programme reviews.
• Review current performance and provide accurate forecast on performance across to enable you to proactively manage your caseload and resolve issues.
• To have a detailed knowledge of your sector and remain up to date with industry trends and development to ensure currency of occupational competence.
• Actively engage with employers whilst on visits to promote work-based learning. Follow up leads and enquires in a timely manner.
• To comply with internal quality assurance and to ensure your practise meets the awarding organisation’s criteria in all areas and action recommendations made by External Verifiers or associated personnel are fully implemented
• To actively engage in periods of change to meet the current and future needs of work-based learning for example the introduction of technology and Eportfolio.
• To actively engage in periods of change to meet the current and future needs of work-based learning for example the introduction of technology and Eportfolio.
• Work with the College commercial team and employers to target new starts in line with WBL targets reviewed on a regular basis.
Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.
The closing date for completed applications is 05/01/2026 at 12:00pm
To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02+2026XXXXXX or [email protected]
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College’s procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.
Your employment with Cardiff and Vale College will also be dependent on suitable reference checks, before you are able to commence employment, Cardiff and Vale College must have received two references, one being from your present or most recent employer. We will contact your referees upon appointment.
Registration with the Educational Workforce Council for Wales (EWC Wales) is a mandatory requirement of the post
These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.
• We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.
Cardiff and Vale College are looking for a a passionate individual who will support apprentices to achieve the City and Guilds Construction (Level 3) Site Carpentry apprenticeship.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the assessment of a caseload of learners. This will involve site visits to their workplace and supporting the apprentice with planning their projects.
Responsibilities include:
• To be accountable for the assessment and progression of a caseload of learners, to achieve the set operational key performance indicators which include the recruitment of learners monitoring of progression and achieving the qualification to meet the contract requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements within all areas of the learners’ journey, which includes but not exclusive to health and safety vetting and monitoring, WEST testing, learner sign up and exit paperwork and on programme reviews.
• Review current performance and provide accurate forecast on performance across to enable you to proactively manage your caseload and resolve issues.
• To have a detailed knowledge of your sector and remain up to date with industry trends and development to ensure currency of occupational competence.
• Actively engage with employers whilst on visits to promote work-based learning. Follow up leads and enquires in a timely manner.
• To comply with internal quality assurance and to ensure your practise meets the awarding organisation’s criteria in all areas and action recommendations made by External Verifiers or associated personnel are fully implemented
• To actively engage in periods of change to meet the current and future needs of work-based learning for example the introduction of technology and Eportfolio.
• To actively engage in periods of change to meet the current and future needs of work-based learning for example the introduction of technology and Eportfolio.
• Work with the College commercial team and employers to target new starts in line with WBL targets reviewed on a regular basis.
Applications are to be made using the Cardiff and Vale College application form only. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application in English. If we invite you to interview, let us know if you would like us to conduct the interview and assessment process in Welsh.
The closing date for completed applications is 05/01/2026 at 12:00pm
To find out more or apply go to www.cavc.ac.uk or contact the Human Resources Department on 02+2026XXXXXX or [email protected]
All vacancies are subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and employment will not commence without a valid up to date DBS check. This is a contractual agreement that must be in place before your employment starts. The College’s procedure for the Suitability of Ex-offenders for Employment is available upon request.
Your employment with Cardiff and Vale College will also be dependent on suitable reference checks, before you are able to commence employment, Cardiff and Vale College must have received two references, one being from your present or most recent employer. We will contact your referees upon appointment.
Registration with the Educational Workforce Council for Wales (EWC Wales) is a mandatory requirement of the post
These are contractual agreements that must be in place before your employment can commence.
• We are committed to the recruitment and retention of disabled people, and are a positive disability confident scheme employer.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Work Based Learning Construction Assessor | Site Carpentry position is now open for candidates interested in the Carpenter Jobs sector. This role in Barry End offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Carpenter Jobs is a plus.
