Technical Skills Coach / Trainer - Electrical
Salary: Support Staff Scale (L)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Full-time
Location: Multi‑site role
About the Role
We are seeking a dedicated Technical Skills Coach / Electrical Trainer to support and develop apprentices on an established Electrical Apprenticeship Programme. You will play a key role in guiding apprentices through their training journey-delivering high‑quality skills coaching, mentoring, assessment, and preparing them for successful End Point Assessment (EPA).
This role is ideal for someone with strong industry knowledge, a passion for developing others, and the ability to build positive relationships with apprentices and employers.
Key Responsibilities
Apprentice Coaching & Support
- Manage a caseload of apprentices, delivering high‑quality skills coaching aligned to apprenticeship standards.
- Provide mentoring, assessment, and constructive feedback to support timely progression towards EPA Gateway.
- Offer additional support to apprentices who require extra guidance.
- Maintain regular communication with apprentices and employers, ensuring full engagement throughout the programme.
Progress Monitoring & Reviews
- Conduct progress reviews every 10-12 weeks, discussing achievements, concerns, and readiness for Gateway.
- Track development of skills, knowledge, and behaviours in line with apprenticeship requirements.
- Support initial assessments and establish realistic start and planned end dates.
Learning Support & Compliance
- Work with Additional Learner Support teams to document and implement support needs.
- Ensure employers understand on‑ and off‑the‑job training requirements.
- Monitor and track off‑the‑job training hours to meet audit and compliance standards.
Systems & Communication
- Use Microsoft Teams and e‑portfolio systems for communication, assessment, and progress tracking.
- Maintain accurate apprentice records using approved systems (e.g., EBS, Pro‑Achieve, e‑portfolio platforms).
- Liaise with EPAOs and stay up to date with apprenticeship and EPA developments.
- Work collaboratively with the central Apprenticeship team to ensure consistent information sharing.
General Duties
- Support a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment.
- Uphold safeguarding, health & safety, equality, and data protection policies.
- Engage in CPD to maintain up‑to‑date industry and educational knowledge.
- Undertake duties appropriate to the role as required.
Person Specification
Essential Qualifications
- Level 2 English
- Level 2 Maths
- Relevant degree and/or vocational qualification
- 18th Edition & AM2/AM2S
- Level 3 Electrical Diploma (e.g., 2365, 8202, 2330, 2360)
- PTLLS and A1/CAVA (or equivalent)
- Teaching qualification (CET, DET, DTLLS) or willingness to work towards
Desirable Qualifications
- Assessor Award (A1 or equivalent)
Experience
- Experience working with apprentices and employers.
- Experience with awarding bodies, EPAOs, and curriculum teams.
- Experience supporting learners with varying abilities and backgrounds.
- Knowledge of curriculum development and managing the learning process.
Skills & Attributes
- Highly organised, methodical, and adaptable.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, including team teaching.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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