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Also known in the market as: Engineering Apprenticeship Coach; Engineering Assessor; Work-Based Learning Assessor; Automotive Assessor; Military Skills Coach.\nAbout the Role\nPearson TQ is looking for a Skills Coach to manage and support a caseload of Royal Armoured Corps soldiers completing the Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship Standard. You will coach learners, assess occupational competence, conduct progress reviews and maintain the evidence needed for successful progression.\nThis is a hybrid role that is predominantly based at the Tidworth Ministry of Defence site, with homeworking available for administration and travel to nearby customer sites when required. 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