Water Process Technician EPA

END POINT ASSESSOR (EPA) – WATER PROCESS TECHNICIAN

PART TIME / FLEXIBLE ROLE

INTRO

V Selective are recruiting on behalf of an Ofqual recognised Apprenticeship End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO).
As an organisation they are committed to quality, and deliver a rigorous apprenticeship end point assessment service.
Their service helps to ensure that apprentices, working within a range of industries, are able to do the job they are trained for.

They currently requirte End Point Assessors (EPAs) for the Water Process Technician standard, to join their bank of Independent End Point Assessors.

As an EPA you will carry out apprentice assessments, including practical observations and technical interviews. You’ll play a vital role in validating skills and knowledge.

To work as an EPA for the Water Process Technician Standard you will 3 + years experience in the occupation.

STANDARD – WATER PROCESS TECHNICIAN

For this Standard their are 2 options: (You need to be competent to assess one of these)

• Option 1. Water treatment process technician
• Option 2. Wastewater treatment process technician

Technicians work at treatment sites. They may be required to drive between sites.

They work in all weather conditions.

As a 24 hour and seven days a week operation, they may need to undertake standby duties and work shifts outside normal working hours.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to maintain site process standards for water or wastewater.

Water treatment technicians maintain and ensure the safe supply of drinking water. This involves abstraction of raw water, treatment, and supply into distribution network. They ensure a balance between water production with network demand. They also manage and operate waste processes onsite such as, sludge management, offsite discharges, and general wastes (oils, paper, and food).

Wastewater treatment technicians maintain the removal and treatment of wastewater. They monitor and maintain wastewater treatment processes including preliminary (for example, storm), primary settlement, biological and chemical treatment, tertiary, and sludge treatment. They manage sludge preparation and storage and liaise with sludge processing facilities.

THE ROLE

The role is offered on an flexible basis via a zero hours contract.  The hours available vary dependent on demand, and registered EPAs always have a choice to accept assignments based on their availability. This role may be undertaken complementary to an existing substantive position with the permission of your current employer or within a wider portfolio of activities.

Upon taking assignments from the Service Delivery team, you will deliver end-point assessment for the water treatment technician apprenticeship standard and assessment method you are approved for.

You will undertake (remotely or directly) end point assessment activities (which may include practical observations and technical interviews), awarding a preliminary grade and ensuring that all assessment decisions are fair, objective, free of bias and based on all relevant evidence presented.

You will accurately record the outcomes of all end point assessment activity using assessment material submitting these records within required timescales.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• 3 + years experience in a Water Process Technican Role (Waste Water or Water Treatment)
• It would be desirable to hold an assessor qualification

THE ROLE OFFERS

• Flexibility – A role that fits around your life, schedule, and other commitments.
• Good pat rates
• Training and Ongoing Support.
• Working for a respected, specialised awarding organisation who are committed to delivering high‑quality assessment and exceptional service.