Education and Training
Learning and Skills Assessor
Overview
The role of the learning and skills assessor can be found in all sectors where learning, training and development is required.
The broad purpose of this occupation is to assess candidates against agreed standards of competence using a range of assessment methods.
The learning and skills assessor will plan, conduct assessment activities and record and report on assessment decisions to the learner and other relevant stakeholders.
In their daily work the learning and skills assessor will interact with learners, quality assurance practitioners, teaching and delivery professionals and other relevant stakeholders where necessary.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 3 Learning and Skills Assessor
Typical Duration
– 12 months
Career Progression
With experience a qualified learning and skills assessor could become a senior training officer or training manager.
You could also move into further education teaching, or work as a freelance trainer or consultant.
Learning and Skills Teacher
Overview
LSTs will work within colleges (whether general or specialist), independent training providers (ITPs), Adult Community Learning (ACL) providers and offender learning. A small number may work as trainers in large organisations.
LSTs are responsible to for ensuring learners achieve the best possible knowledge, skills and behaviour. LSTs will plan and deliver teaching that is current, comprehensive and challenging. They will interact with other Teachers and FES professionals and learners of different ages, abilities, backgrounds and ambitions. They may also interact with employers and stakeholders.
Apprenticeships Available
Level 5 Learning and Skills Teacher
Typical Duration
– 18 months
Career Progression
With the employer’s approval, the LST could progress onto curriculum/ training leadership roles following an adequate period of experience teaching at this level, within the sector.
