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OPPORTUNITIES FLOOD IN FOR WATER ENGINEERS

The growing popularity of a qualification to enhance skills in the utility industry means experienced water engineers are in high demand throughout the country.

Following an increase in the number of applications to study NVQs in Water Engineering, experienced professionals are urgently needed to work part time on behalf of Further Education Colleges, assessing 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 250 Further Education colleges nationwide. It is working to raise awareness of the opportunities that exist for qualified individuals to inform and educate the next generation.

Chief Executive Philip Harrison said, “Assessing not only helps candidates to progress through their course but can be an interesting and worthwhile next step for anyone looking to further their career. 

“Assessors work part time observing students either in their own workplace or at college. This means the work is flexible enough to fit around personal and family commitments but can also be carried out alongside an existing job, providing extra income and the opportunity for personal development.”

Assessors should have at least NVQ Level 2, recent industry experience, patience and good communication and motivation skills. Water Engineering Assessors also require experience working within a Utility company or major subcontractor.

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 a local college in around three months and cover 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 in Water Engineering or other subjects, please call 0115 911 1200 or log onto www.protocol-national.co.uk.