External Verifier - Security Studies & Providing Electronic Fire & Secur
Applications are invited for the post of External Verifier for SQA’s PDA in Security Studies (VG 268) and SVQ Providing Electronic Fire and Security Systems (VG 281).
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 the applicants must be currently delivering or have recently delivered in these courses or closely related courses.
An External Verifier is responsible for external verification activities under the conditions, timescales and arrangements set by SQA. The prime role is to participate in verification of qualifications to ensure consistency 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.
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Job Description
Should an applicant require release from their employer (Scottish colleges only), they should discuss this fully with appropriate personnel within the centre before making an application. Up to 3 days release is anticipated in the annual contract period with additional time in applicants' own time also 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 work 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.
SQA Information
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