Iain Buchanan
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Experience
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Certora Training Limited
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United Kingdom
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Internal verifier (Freelance)
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Apr 2022 - Present
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SIAS
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Independent End Point Assessor
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Self Employed
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Tutor/ NVQ Assessor and IQA
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Aug 2021 - Present
Experienced NVQ assessor in delivering the Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard and the Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities for both Industry & Educational. Newly qualified as an Internal Quality Assurer and have aspirations to become an End Point Asessor Experienced NVQ assessor in delivering the Laboratory Technician Apprenticeship Standard and the Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Laboratory & Associated Technical Activities for both Industry & Educational. Newly qualified as an Internal Quality Assurer and have aspirations to become an End Point Asessor
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Tiro
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assessor & IQA
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Oct 2017 - Aug 2021
Working with apprentices and employers in various sectors including construction ( Materials Testing), pharmaceutical and education delivering the Laboratory Standards competencies and behaviours, plus Level 2 & 3 NVQ Certificate in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (QCF) Industrial Science & Education. Working with apprentices and employers in various sectors including construction ( Materials Testing), pharmaceutical and education delivering the Laboratory Standards competencies and behaviours, plus Level 2 & 3 NVQ Certificate in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (QCF) Industrial Science & Education.
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QCF (NVQ) Assessor
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Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
Working with young apprentices delIvering Level 2 & 3 NVQ Certificate in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (QCF) Industrial Science. Also helping to deliver the new trailblazer apprenticeship for apprentices in the science industry. Working with young apprentices delIvering Level 2 & 3 NVQ Certificate in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (QCF) Industrial Science. Also helping to deliver the new trailblazer apprenticeship for apprentices in the science industry.
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NVQ assessor in training
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Jun 2016 - Nov 2016
Gaining QCF (NVQ) Assessor qualification Gaining QCF (NVQ) Assessor qualification
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Voyage Care Ltd
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United Kingdom
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Support Worker
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Oct 2011 - Jun 2016
Helping the service users to develop their independent daily living skills in accordance with their individual care plan. Providing care for people who have complex and challenging needs in terms of their behaviour and emotional and developmental well-being. Duties: • Supporting the individuals I support with their hygiene.• Teaching life skills - road safety, use of public transport, cooking. • Taking service users on shopping trips, social events, appointments and places of worship. • Preparing meals snacks and drinks for service users. • Administering medicines to service users when out in the community. • Completing of essential paper work.• Ensure the security & safety of the home is maintained at all times. • Drive company vehicles including 9 seater minibus.
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Study & Travelling
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Oct 2009 - Oct 2011
After being made redundant in Oct 2009 I took time out to travel and continue my studies with the Open University. After being made redundant in Oct 2009 I took time out to travel and continue my studies with the Open University.
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Pfizer
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United States
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Analytical Chemist
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Jun 1994 - Oct 2009
Main duty was the analytical testing of various raw materials, intermediates and pharmaceutical products.• Achieved testing deadlines on a regular basis.• Worked in various teams to improve efficiency and reduce costs.• Managed system for receiving, logging and storing raw material reference samples.• Responsible for the disposal of expired reference samples and other materials.• Supervised the training of work placement and work experience students.• Helped with supervising school visits and site open days, plus attended job fairs recruiting work placement students
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Ufi Hub Officer
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Apr 2000 - Apr 2001
This was a year’s secondment granted by Pfizer Ltd to support the Hub with the national launch of online adult educational service (LearnDirect) within the county.• Provided training for participating centre staff - one to one or small groups.• Helped centres troubleshoot problems with LearnDirect system. • Gave presentations to various groups round the county promoting LearnDirect.• Dealt with customers face-to-face, via telephone and email.• Introduced monthly meetings for all participated centres to discuss issues concerning using LearnDirect.
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SmithKline Beecham Corporation
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scientist
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Jan 1986 - Jun 1994
Main duty was the analytical testing of various raw materials, intermediates and pharmaceutical products.• Responsibility for calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.• Arranging and carrying out monthly safety audits• Managed system for receiving, logging and storing samples for stability testing.• Validation of new environmental rooms and cabinets to gain FDA approval.• Supervised work experience students.• Helped out at site open day and attended job fairs for recruitment of laboratory staff.• Organised department events e.g. Annual Xmas function and various charity activities.
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Woldingham School
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United Kingdom
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Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Laboratory Technician
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Sep 1984 - 1985
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Education
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NCFE
level 4 Award in the Internal Quality assurance of Assessment Processes and Practices, Education -
NCFE
level 2 Certificate in Lean Organisation Management Techniques, Education -
NCFE
level 3 Award in Education & Training, Education -
Cache
level 2 Certificate in Understanding Behaviour that Challenges, Education -
PAA\VQ-SET
QCF (NVQ) Level 3 Assessing Competence in the Working Environment -
The Royal Society Of Chemistry
BTEC Continuing Education Diploma, Science -
Crawley College of Technology
BTEC, Science -
Hazelwick
High School, English, Maths & the sciences