Overview

IPD Assessors are professionally registered members* who give their time voluntarily to represent IMarEST. Their expertise allows IMarEST to conduct credible reviews of company training schemes submitted for accreditation.

A company IPD scheme demonstrates quality assured professional practice of a company or organisation in the training and development of their graduates. Accreditation of the IPD scheme benefits trainees with a straightforward, rewarding and supported route to professionally registered status.

*Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineer, Chartered Scientist, Registered Marine Scientist, Chartered Marine Technologist, and Registered Marine Technologist.

What you'll be doing

IPD Assessors will be expected to:

  • Review completed IPD application form and other documentation submitted by the company

  • Identify any need for additional information or clarification

  • Attend accreditation visits remotely or in-person at the company site

  • Gather evidence during a virtual or face-to-face visit

  • Challenge the company on the documentation presented while meeting their key representatives (administrators, mentors, trainees, senior managers etc)

  • Determine whether practice aligns with documentation and requirements

  • Complete a written assessment report that: confirms the requirements for accreditations have been met; identifies and commends strengths; identifies scope for improvements

  • Propose recommendations for accreditation to the Professional Affairs & Education Committee (PAEC)

 

About you

  • IPD Assessors should be knowledgeable of IPD requirements and accreditation processes, the competencies required of a professionally registered engineer, scientist or technologist (dependent on the assessor's sector).
  • IPD Assessors are responsible for staying up to date with any relevant changes communicated by IMarEST.
  • IPD Assessors should arrive at a visit prepared with a good understanding of the provision to be reviewed.

IPD Assessors should hold professional registration (ideally Chartered) and representing either an academic viewpoint or an industry viewpoint. Experience in Quality Assurance is beneficial. Industrialist assessors are expected to have knowledge and experience of the higher education sector.

 

Benefits

There are many benefits to volunteering as am IPD Assessor, including:

  • Putting assessor skills into practice
  • Enhancing your communication and leadership skills
  • Opportunities for networking with Accreditation Assessor colleagues
  • Contributing to your own CPD activity
  • Supporting the global profession
  • Increase understanding of the development of higher education courses