Digital Apprenticeship Assessor

About Decoded

We are Decoded, the pioneers of transformative technology education. We democratise cutting-edge skills and help transform traditional businesses into tech companies. We give our learners the skills and confidence to embrace the future of work through the intelligent, ethical, and creative application of technology.

Overview

As a Digital Apprenticeship Assessor, you are responsible for assessing apprentices against the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours (KSBs) for our Data Technician (Level 3), Data Analyst (Level 4), Digital Support Technician (Level 3), and Machine Learning (Level 6) standards. You will ensure all assessment decisions are fair, valid, reliable, and fully compliant with regulatory standards and organisational policies.

The role plays a vital part in the learner journey, providing the critical evaluation and feedback necessary to move apprentices through their program and toward successful completion.

Accountabilities

As a Digital Apprenticeship Assessor at Decoded, you are accountable for:

— Assessment Delivery: Conducting high-quality assessments against digital standards, including projects, professional discussions, and observations.

— Quality & Compliance: Maintaining accurate assessment records and ensuring total compliance with Assessment Organisation, DfE, and IQA guidelines.

— Learner Readiness: Collaborating with Learner Support Coaching to determine when learners are prepared for formal assessment.

— Inclusive Practice: Applying equality, diversity, and inclusion principles to ensure learner inclusion throughout the assessment process.

— Professional Standards: Maintaining up-to-date occupational knowledge of data and AI tools to ensure assessments reflect current industry practice.

Specific roles and responsibilities:

Assessment Delivery

— Conduct high-quality assessments of apprentices against the digital standards following the guidance of the Assessment Organisation.

— Assess a range of evidence, including projects, professional discussions, and observations,including Mock professional discussions as required

—Make accurate and timely assessment decisions

— Provide clear, constructive feedback to apprentices following the guidance of the assessment organisation

—Work closely with the Learner Support Coaching team to determine when learners are ready for assessment

—Liaise with the IQA team on sampling and validation of assessment decisions

Quality & Compliance

— Maintain accurate assessment records in accordance with IQA guidelines

— Ensure compliance with Assessment Organisation / DFE requirements

— Apply equality, diversity, and inclusion principles

— Comply with safeguarding, Prevent duty, and data protection requirements

— Ensure learner inclusion when conducting assessments

Occupational Competence & Standard Knowledgw
— Apply current occupational knowledge of data and AI roles and tools

— Understand the differences between Level 3, Level 4 and Level 6 standards

— Maintain CPD in data and assessment practice

Stakeholder Engagement

— Communicate effectively with apprentices and colleagues

— Participate in standardisation activities

Team & Reporting Structure

This role will report into the Quality & Curriculum Assurance Manager