Event Verifier

The role of the Event Verifier is to quality assure the work of Qualification Scotland centres, for qualifications in the subject area concerned, to ensure that national standards are being consistently applied and maintained. This will be carried out within the conditions, timescales and arrangements set by us.

Outline of duties

• Attend verification training as required.
• Participate in quality assurance processes.
• Quality assure the work of allocated centres at a central event.
• Prepare clear and professional verification reports that will be issued to the centres.
• Assist the Principal Verifier in the review of national consistency in relation to internal assessments.
• Event verifiers may be asked to undertake additional activities. These activities may attract additional payment:

Selection criteria

Successful candidates must:

• currently be delivering a course in the subject area at one or more levels (or a closely-related course)
• have an in-depth understanding of the requirements across the courses/levels in the subject area
• be able to communicate professionally, confidently and effectively; work professionally and co-operatively with all colleagues.
• have excellent organisational and administrative skills and provide attention to detail
• have a home computer or laptop with broadband internet connection and a private e-mail address

Key Performance Measures for Event Verifier

Each year, on completion of the duties outlined in the event verifier contract specification, the following Key Performance Measures (KPMs) will be used to measure performance. Event verifiers will be informed of the performance outcome when KPMs have not been achieved.

1. Complete training as required.
2. Carry out verification of centres within conditions and timescales set.
3. Write and submit verification reports to meet the required standard, within conditions and timescales set.
4. Positive engagement with all colleagues.
5. Demonstrate behaviors’ outlined in the Terms and Conditions of Appointment which support Qualification Scotland values.