Standard
Code

ST1472 v2.0

Maximum Funding

£4000

Typical
Duration

12 months

Level

2

Apprenticeship Assessment

This apprenticeship is restricted to under-25s only

There are two assessment delivery options available for this standard:

Centre & PAL Assessed

The Centre assesses the portfolio, while PAL conducts the interview assessment.

PAL Assessed

PAL assesses both the portfolio and the interview, providing a fully external assessment solution.

If you are interested in becoming a PAL Approved Centre to deliver the portfolio assessment, please contact PAL to discuss the Centre Approval requirements and the approval process.

Portfolio

  • PAL provides a mandatory PAL portfolio assessment pack to apprentices, employers and Centres/Providers
  • The apprentice produces the portfolio during the apprenticeship
  • The portfolio must include observations of the apprentice, which will allow a valid and reliable assessment of naturally occurring practical skills in the workplace
  • The portfolio will also include tasks set by PAL, which require the apprentice to generate written materials, for example, written accounts
  • The portfolio may be assessed by the Centre, where appropriate
  • All assessment criteria are required to be met to achieve a pass grade
  • The portfolio is graded fail, pass or distinction

Interview

  • A PAL assessor will carry out the interview assessment with the apprentice
  • The duration of the interview will be between 60 and 75 minutes
  • The interview must take place in a suitable venue selected by PAL, for example, the employer’s premises, and can be conducted by video conferencing
  • All assessment criteria are required to be met to achieve a pass grade
  • The interview is graded fail, pass or distinction

Behaviours

The behaviour statements are not formally assessed; however, assessment organisations must confirm with employers that they have been suitably demonstrated over the course of the apprenticeship before certification

English and Maths

Please refer to the apprenticeship funding rules for guidance

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Available Resources

  • PAL Specification (click to view)
  • Centre and Provider resource library (available for PAL Centres and Providers)

How to engage with PAL.

Engaging with PAL couldn’t be easier. Simply contact us at info@professionalassessment.co.uk or on 0800 1601899. Our senior team will contact you to find out about your requirements in more detail and discuss how we might need to adapt our approach to meet your needs. Once you are happy that PAL is the right fit for your programme, we set up your account, share our library of resources and support you to register your apprentices. You can then rest assured that you have a dedicated team on hand to guide you through your apprenticeship assessment journey.