FDM Training & Development

About the Company

FDM by UAP is your go-to place for Fire Door training, inspections and maintenance. Our mission is to elevate Fire Door safety standards and support organisations to navigate the changing regulatory landscape. In January, FDM will open its doors to its state-of-the-art training facility to train Fire Door inspectors, installers and maintainers to meet and exceed UK Fire Door regulations. FDM’s courses are designed for practical-minded individuals, blending theory with hands-on experience, stepping away from the conventional written formats typically seen in other Fire Door training. And for organisations seeking highly trained professionals to inspect and/or maintain their Fire Doors, you can tap into our extensive network of FDM trained operatives to ensure safety and compliance. For more information or to register your interest, please contact us: info@fdmltd.co.uk

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Company Name

FDM Training & Development

Job Title

Freelance NVQ Assessor

Job Description

**Job title:** Freelance NVQ Assessor **Role Summary:** Provide independent assessment, coaching, and feedback to learners pursuing NVQ qualifications in fire door inspection, installation, and wood occupations. Ensure all assessments meet awarding body standards and support learners’ successful progression through the programme. **Expectations:** - Deliver high‑quality coaching and assessment for each learner. - Work autonomously with flexible hours and location. - Meet agreed deadlines, maintain accurate records, and achieve payment terms (per learner, portfolio, visit, or day‑rate). **Key Responsibilities:** - Conduct valid, reliable assessments in line with NVQ and awarding body criteria. - Observe learners in workplace or remotely, collect and judge evidence, and document decisions. - Build learner evidence portfolios using e‑portfolio systems. - Provide tailored guidance, action plans, constructive feedback, and progress monitoring. - Maintain auditable assessment records and participate in standardisation meetings. - Ensure compliance with quality assurance, safeguarding, data protection, and confidentiality. - Liaise with employers to schedule observations and report progress. - Manage caseload, schedule, and communication with learners, employers, and QA teams. **Required Skills:** - Recognised assessor qualification (A1, TAQA, CAVA, or equivalent). - Strong occupational competence in fire door inspection/installation or wood occupations. - Proven experience delivering and assessing NVQs or similar vocational qualifications. - Excellent communication, coaching, and organisational skills. - Ability to work independently and manage a flexible workload. - Proficiency with digital tools (laptop, internet, e‑portfolio platforms). **Required Education & Certifications:** - A1, TAQA, CAVA, or equivalent NVQ assessor qualification. - Fire door industry experience (mandatory). - IQA qualification (IQA, V1, etc.) – desirable. - Experience with platforms such as OneFile, Smart Assessor, or Learning Assistant – desirable. - Current CPD in sector and assessment practice – desirable.

Manchester, United kingdom

Hybrid

07-01-2026