We are currently recruiting Examiners for the BTEC Nationals (Level 3) qualification. This is a part time role which will be completed at home, and in your own time.
Purpose
A BTEC Nationals Examiner marks candidates’ responses in accordance with the pre-defined mark scheme, whilst adhering to the Code of Practice and examination procedures. Most subjects will be marked onscreen using ePEN, which can be done from home. A few subjects are still marked in the traditional method, using paper scripts sent through the post. A high level of subject knowledge is necessary in order to apply the mark scheme. Each examiner will receive an agreed allocation of scripts.
Responsibilities
- To mark accurately and consistently to ensure overall standards are maintained.
- To submit samples to your Team Leader at designated times.
- To ensure milestones for marking are adhered to.
- To ensure all administration is completed as specified.
Requirements
To be considered for this role applicants must have:
- Experience of delivering BTEC in a relevant sector at this level, or a teaching qualification and GCE, iAL or Applied GCE teaching experience in the relevant subject.
- Teaching / BTEC delivery experience must be for a minimum of 1 full year.
- Teaching / BTEC delivery experience must be within the last 8 years.
We are recruiting Examiners for the following sectors and/or specialisms:
Animal Management
Unit 1: Animal Breeding and Genetics
Unit 2: Animal Biology
Unit 3: Animal Welfare and Ethics
Applied Human Biology
Unit 1: Principles of Human Biology
Unit 3: Human Biology and Health Issues
Applied Law
Unit 1: Dispute Solving in Civil Law
Unit 3: Applying the Law
Applied Psychology
Unit 1: Psychological Approaches and Applications
Unit 3: Health Psychology
Applied Science
Unit 1: Principles and Applications of Science I
Unit 3: Science Investigation Skills
Unit 5: Principles and Applications of Science II
Unit 7: Contemporary Issues in Science
Art and Design
Unit 1: Visual recording and Communication
Unit 2: Critical and Contextual Studies in Art and Design
Unit 6: Managing a Client Brief
Unit 7: Developing and Realising Creative Intentions
Business / Enterprise
Unit 2: Developing a Marketing Campaign
Unit 3: Personal and Business Finance
Unit 6: Principles of Management
Unit 7/2/6: Business Decision Making
Computing
Unit 1: Principles of Computer Science
Unit 2: Fundamentals of Computer Systems
Unit 3: Planning and Management of Computer Systems
Unit 4: Software Design and Development Project
Construction
Unit 1: Construction Principles
Unit 2: Construction Design
Unit 3: Tendering and Estimating
CPLD
Unit 1: Children's Development
Unit 2: Development of Children's Communication, Literacy and Numeracy Skills
Unit 4: Enquiries into Current Research in early Years Practice
Creative Media
Unit 1: Media Representations
Unit 3: Digital Media Skills
Unit 5: Specialist Subject Investigation
Unit 8: Responding to a Commission
Engineering
Unit 1: Engineering Principles
Unit 3: Engineering Product Design and Manufacture
Unit 6: Microcontroller Systems for Engineers
Equine Management
Unit 1: Equine Structure, Form and Function
Unit 2: Equine Diet and Nutrition
Unit 3: Managing Equine Disease
Forensic and Criminal Investigation
Unit 5: Applications of Criminology
Unit 7: Applications of Criminal and Forensic Psychology
Please Note, The Criteria For This Sector Are
- 1 years' teaching experience in Psychology, Sociology or Criminology
- A degree in Criminology, Psychology or Sociology with some relevance in Criminology or Forensics Psychology
Health and Social Care
Unit 1: Human Lifespan Development
Unit 2: Working in Health and Social Care
Unit 3: Anatomy and Physiology for Health and Social Care
Unit 4: Enquiries into Current Research in Health and Social Care
IT
Unit1: Information Technology Systems
Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information
Unit 11: Cyber Security and Incident Management
Unit 14: IT Service Delivery
Land-Based - Agriculture / Countryside Management / Horticulture / Forestry and Arboriculture
Unit 1: Professional Working Responsibilities
Unit 2: Plant and Soil Science
Unit 3: Contemporary Issues in the Land-Based Sectors
Music
Unit 2: Professional Practice in the Music Industry
Unit 3: Ensemble Music Performance
Music Technology
Unit 5: Music Technology in Context
Unit 6: DAW Production
Unit 7: Music Technology Enterprise Opportunities
Performing Arts
Unit 1: Investigating Practitioners' Work
Unit 3: Group Performance Workshop
Unit 5: Individual Performance Commission
Unit 7: Employment Opportunities in the Performing Arts
Sport
Unit 1: Anatomy and Physiology
Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being
Unit 19: Development and Provision of Sport and Physical Activity
Unit 22: Investigating Business in Sport & the Active Leisure Industry
Sport and Exercise Science
Unit 1: Sport and Exercise Physiology
Unit 2: Functional Anatomy
Unit 3: Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology
Unit 13: Nutrition for Sport and Exercise Performance
Travel and Tourism
Unit 1: The World of Travel and Tourism
Unit 2: Global Destinations
Unit 6: The UK as a Tourist Destination
Unit 7: Business Operations in Travel and Tourism
About Pearson
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