STEVEN JOHN WHITING
Barnsley,South Yorkshire
Summary
Highly accomplished and JIB Approved Electrical Installation Trainer, Assessor, and Lecturer with over 20 years of robust industry experience complemented by a proven track record in Further Education and commercial sectors. Expert in developing industry-ready professionals through rigorous, honest assessment and practical instruction rather than basic qualification coaching. Adept at managing extensive apprentice caseloads, coordinating departmental examinations, and engineering compliant training environments to meet City & Guilds, EAL, and NET AM2 standards. Possesses a unique advantage of having recently completed the modern Electrotechnical NVQ and AM2 pathways firsthand, providing contemporary empathy and unparalleled insight into the current learner journey.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Electrical Trainer / Assessor
Technique Training Ltd
06.2026 - Current
- Spearheaded the physical infrastructure development of brand new AM2 assessment bays, constructing compliant NET Assessment bay rigs from the ground up.
- Shadowed veteran National Electrotechnical Training (NET) AM2 Assessors to systematically master end-point assessment (EPA) criteria, protocols, and standard operating procedures.
- Embedded rigorous EPA preparation strategies directly into candidate NVQ journeys, substantially increasing learner readiness and initial pass rates.
- Maintained strict compliance with awarding body specifications to ensure the centre met all regulatory and safety standards during its foundational launch.
Field-Based Electrical & IPAF Trainer / Assessor
HSS Training
01.2024 - 03.2026
- Directed and delivered accredited electrical engineering programmes across a nationwide network of commercial training centres and bespoke corporate client sites.
- Provided high-impact instruction across critical regulatory disciplines including 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, Inspection & Testing, PAT Testing, and Safe Isolation.
- Evaluated vocational workplace competence across diverse commercial sites, certifying that corporate learners met stringent regulatory and safety criteria.
- Championed personal professional development by concurrently completing the modern Electrotechnical NVQ and AM2, aligning pedagogical methods directly with contemporary learner challenges.
Electrical Installation Lecturer / Assessor
Sheffield College
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Led the instructional delivery of City & Guilds 2365 Level 2 Electrical Installation qualifications for both adult learners and institutional cohorts.
- Conceptualised, built, and taught a dedicated cross-departmental Electrical Installation module tailored specifically for the Plumbing Department.
- Orchestrated departmental timetabling and examination logistics, eliminating scheduling conflicts and optimizing resource utilization across the faculty.
- Facilitated internal and external quality assurance (IQA/EQA) reviews, auditing learner portfolios to guarantee flawless regulatory compliance.
- Earned the Level 3 CAVA qualification and updated master-level technical credentials by achieving the City & Guilds 2391-52 certification.
Electrical Installation Trainee Instructor / NVQ Trainer Assessor
Barnsley College
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Managed and progressed a heavy caseload of 89 active apprentices navigating both legacy Frameworks and modern Apprenticeship Standards.
- Conducted structured workplace assessments and holistic learner reviews, bridging communication gaps between apprentices, college management, and active employers.
- Audited historical learner portfolios during the disruptive COVID-19 remote period, identifying and rectifying deep-seated compliance gaps to preserve college funding lines.
- Progressed rapidly from a dedicated volunteer instructor while simultaneously securing a Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training alongside an EAL Level 3 qualification.
Electrical Contractor
Self-Employed
04.2005 - 08.2019
- Founded and scaled a successful commercial and domestic electrical contracting business delivering services across residential, commercial, and social housing sectors.
- Executed advanced technical operations including periodic inspection, initial verification, complex diagnostic fault finding, and official certification.
- Managed end-to-end business operations, including financial planning, vendor negotiations, regulatory health and safety compliance, and client relations.
Education
Level 3 Award in the in-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
HSS Training
2024
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Building and Structures)
Sheffield College
Sheffield2023
City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing - Level 3 2391-52
The Guilds
2023
Level 3 Certificate in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings
ERR Ltd
2021
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)
Barnsley College
Barnsley2020
AM2 -
National Electrotechnical Training
Sheffield, SHF01.2026
Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ - Level 3 2357
City & Guilds of London Institute
Leeds, LDS01.2026
JIB Approved Electrician -
ECS Gold Card
City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations -
BS 7671
Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training -
CET
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement -
TQUK (CAVA)
Skills
- Apprenticeship Assessment (Frameworks, Standards & Experienced Worker)
- Curriculum Design & Delivery
- Awarding Body Compliance (City & Guilds, EAL, NET)
- Quality Assurance (IQA & EQA Preparation)
- Employer Engagement & Account Management
- Inspection, Testing, and Verification (2391-52)
- Installation, Fault Finding, and Remediation
- Workshop Operations & Resource Management
- Learner Progress Monitoring & Interventions
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
www.linkedin.com/in/steven-whiting-951453403
Timeline
Electrical Trainer / Assessor
Technique Training Ltd
06.2026 - Current
Field-Based Electrical & IPAF Trainer / Assessor
HSS Training
01.2024 - 03.2026
Electrical Installation Lecturer / Assessor
Sheffield College
09.2021 - 08.2024
Electrical Installation Trainee Instructor / NVQ Trainer Assessor
Barnsley College
09.2019 - 08.2021
Electrical Contractor
Self-Employed
04.2005 - 08.2019
Level 3 Award in the in-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment
HSS Training
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installations (Building and Structures)
Sheffield College
City & Guilds 2391-52 Level 3 Award in Initial Verification and Periodic Inspection & Testing - Level 3 2391-52
The Guilds
Level 3 Certificate in the Building Regulations for Electrical Installations in Dwellings
ERR Ltd
Diploma of Higher Education - Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training (RQF)
Barnsley College
AM2 -
National Electrotechnical Training
Level 3 Electrotechnical NVQ - Level 3 2357
City & Guilds of London Institute
JIB Approved Electrician -
ECS Gold Card
City & Guilds 18th Edition Wiring Regulations -
BS 7671
Level 4 Certificate in Education & Training -
CET
Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement -
TQUK (CAVA)