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OPENING DOORS FOR QUALIFIED LAUNDRY WORKERS

A Government-funded qualification to increase skills in the laundry industry means experienced laundry staff are in demand across the country.

Since the NVQ Level 2 in laundry operations was established, Further Education colleges across the country have seen a high level of interest and demand for the course. Now there is a need for experienced, qualified professionals to work part time as assessors, observing and marking candidates as they work towards their qualifications.  

Protocol National has the UK’s largest database of Assessors, and specialises in providing staff to more than 230 Further Education colleges nationwide. Chief Executive, Phil Harrison, explained why more laundry assessors are needed.

“Assessors are vital to allow colleges to deliver the training programmes that the Government is backing under the Train to Gain initiative such as NVQs in laundry operations and dry cleaning. As more companies are undertaking the training, more are realising the benefits that it offers to current and new staff, and as such colleges are seeing enquiries rapidly increasing.   

“Therefore anyone with an existing assessing qualification - or who is willing to undertake one - is highly sought after and can be very well paid.”

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Some full-time Assessors can earn up to £50,000, but there are a whole host of flexible, part-time opportunities on offer. By working in the day or during the evening, Assessing can fit around an existing job or home life to provide extra income when necessary.

Phil added, “As well as the satisfaction that comes from helping the next generation to progress, Assessing can also be an interesting next step for anyone looking to further their career.”

Assessors should have at least NVQ Level 2, recent industry experience, patience and good communication and motivation skills.

Tens of thousands of people in the UK are qualified as Assessors, often having acquired the qualification as part of another course, however many will never have utilised the skill, or the benefits that come with it.

Those without Assessing qualifications can sometimes study towards an A1 or A2 Assessor award while they start earning. These can be completed at your local college in around three months. You will receive coaching in planning and delivering training and workshops, observing, examining and questioning candidates, providing feedback and keeping all the relevant records.

For further information regarding the opportunities that exist for Assessors, please call 0115 911 1166 or log onto www.protocol-national.co.uk.