Work-Based Learning Practitioner

We're on the lookout for a passionate and self-motivated Work-Based Learning Practitioner to join our dynamic Plumbing team. If you thrive on empowering apprentices to achieve their full potential and have a knack for bringing real-world industry experience into education, this could be your perfect role.

• Assess and support learners to achieve their qualifications in line with Awarding Organisation requirements.
• Manage a caseload of learners, conducting Training Needs Analyses to ensure they're on the right path to final end point assessment.
• Facilitate engaging coaching, mentoring, and learning opportunities that help learners succeed.
• Deliver interactive sessions for planning practical project assessments in both one-on-one and small group workshop formats (up to 8 learners).

Roles are normally advertised with a salary range. If you are offered a role at the college, relevant experience will be taken into consideration to determine your starting salary.

• A minimum Level 3 qualification in Plumbing (or equivalent) and eligibility to join the Gas Safe register.
• A commitment to professional development, including working towards:
  • An Assessor qualification (TAQA)
  • A Quality Assurance qualification (TAQA Unit 401)
  • Digital Literacy Level 2
• Level 2 English and Maths qualifications (or equivalent) at Grade C (4) or above.
• Solid industry experience and the ability to collaborate with external industry partners.
• Strong digital skills, with confidence using tools like Google Workspace and Microsoft applications.
• Exceptional organisational skills, time management, and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Qualifications or experience in renewable technologies such as solar thermal systems, heat pumps, or rainwater harvesting systems.

Welsh skills are essential for this specific post. We are seeking candidates who can help us grow our bilingual provision and service. Coleg Cambria aims to actively promote and embed the Welsh language and culture. We are committed to providing opportunities and support for our colleagues to develop their Welsh language skills in both formal and informal settings. This includes access to tailored Welsh language training plans as well as incentive payments for bilingual delivery and services.

We highly encourage applications in Welsh. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Salary: £26,980 - £31,245 (dyma'r cyflog llawn amser, bydd y cyflog yn pro rata yn dibynnu ar eich patrwm gwaith)

Job Description and Person Specification

At Coleg Cambria, our aim is to be an exceptional institute of education. We provide a warm welcome to all students and staff to make Coleg Cambria a place you want to be a part of. To ensure our students get the best experience and results they can, we make sure the people employed with us are happy. We nurture a positive work environment, a constantly expanding and improving workforce, and offer the opportunity to challenge yourself.

On top of all that we have a wide range of benefits to make sure our employees feel valued, including generous annual leave, a great pension package, discount membership to our on-site gyms, salons, and professional training restaurants. Our 5 Campuses situated in the stunning North Wales area are constantly expanding and evolving. With strong relationships with multiple companies in the area we help give our students the best start to their careers and help the local economy thrive.

Wales has a strong and proud culture we continue to grow these important values by being committed to raising the Welsh language profile. We are very proud of what we have built here and we are now looking for someone to enhance our already exceptional workforce.

• Excellent Pension Scheme(s)
• Generous Annual Leave Entitlement
• On site nursery provision at our Deeside site
• Discounts on a Range Of College Evening Courses
• Access to A Wide Range of E-Learning and Professional Development
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Excellent Sports and Fitness Facilities
• Free Parking on All Sites
• Cycle Scheme
• Discounted Rates for Hairdressing and Beauty Treatments
• Discounted Rates for Restaurants
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity leave