External Verifier - HN/SVQ Agriculture
Applications are invited for the post of External Verifier for SQA’s suite of HN/SVQ Agriculture qualifications (VG 377).
Applicants will be expected to have relevant experience and knowledge of the courses to be verified and have knowledge and understanding of the sector. In addition, applicants must be currently delivering or have recently delivered these courses or closely related courses.
An External Verifier is responsible for external verification and qualification approval activities under the conditions, timescales and arrangements set by SQA. The prime role is to participate in verification of qualifications in the subject area(s) concerned to ensure that standards are maintained.
Applicants must also meet the SSC Assessment Strategy requirements and have up to date occupational CPD.
Successful applicants must hold or be prepared to work towards the relevant External Verifier Learning & Development unit, within 18 months of deployment, as this is an SQA requirement.
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Job Description
Should an applicant require release from their employer (Scottish Colleges only), they should discuss this before making an application as up to 5 days release is anticipated in the annual contract period. Additional time in applicants' own time will also be required to fulfil the duties of this post.
After successful completion of SQA's Induction process the applicant will receive training in the role and work within a team of subject professionals. Fees and expenses are paid for training and duties undertaken.
All applications will be auto acknowledged. Please note, you are unable to complete an application form using a mobile device. To complete and submit an application you must use a tablet, laptop or desktop computer.
