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NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO BUILD FOR THE FUTURE

Those that have general building skills or experience in maintenance and caretaking are being given the opportunity to earn extra money and boost the knowledge of the next generation of caretakers and maintenance workers.

As more and more employers require their staff to undertake the NVQ in Maintenance Operations, so individuals with decorating, electrical, building and related skills are all in demand to work part time assessing those on the courses.

Protocol National, a company that specialises in providing lecturers and NVQ Assessors nationwide, is working with Further Education colleges across the country to try and meet some of this need and says now is a great time for anyone looking to boost their income to think about passing on their skills.

Philip Harrison, Chief Executive of Protocol National, explained, “Judging by the numbers that have started these courses this academic year, people are keener than ever to learn these sorts of practical skills. Whether it is to widen existing knowledge, re-skill in the current economic climate or because it has become a requirement of their current job, colleges need individuals who can assess these students.

“Because the NVQ in Maintenance Operations is so comprehensive, covering everything from repairing glazing to erecting access platforms, there are opportunities for people with all kinds of knowledge to work part time as assessors.” 

Assessors focus on workplace learning, providing support and guidance to candidates taking NVQs in their own workplace and observing them as they work towards their qualification. 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 may still be able to start work, as it is sometimes possible to study towards an A1 or A2 Assessor award on the job. These can be completed at local colleges in around three months and cover all aspects of 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 in FE Colleges nationwide, please call 0115 911 1200 or log onto www.protocol-national.co.uk.