Assistant Invigilator

An Assistant Invigilator undertakes the duties of invigilation for the examinations of Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers (DGSA), in accordance with SQA policy and procedure.

These activities will be under the direction of the Chief Invigilator (CI).

Outline of duties

• Attend a Microsoft Teams invigilator training session prior to the examinations.
• Support the CI with the secure storage and management of external assessments during the examination cycle, ensuring compliance with SQA security requirements.
• Carry out invigilation duties as requested by the CI and ensure that examinations including those for Assessment Arrangements candidates, are conducted in accordance with SQA policy and procedures.
• Assist with the collation of candidates’ external assessment material on completion of the external assessment.
• Report any irregularities in the conduct of an external assessment or concerning matters arising during the course of an external assessment, to the CI.

Successful candidates must:

• have internet access, basic IT skills and a personal email address
• be suitable to work within an education environment
• be physically able to undertake the duties of the role
• not be an employee of the centre or associated with the centre
• live within easy reach of the centre - in rural areas this should be no more than 20 miles from the centre.

Any exceptions to these requirements must be approved in advance by SQA.

Please note that no qualified DGSAs can undertake the role of Assistant Invigilator.