Standard
Code
ST0006
Maximum Funding
£4000
Typical
Duration
12 months
Level
3
Standard
EPA Price*
£600
EQA Provider
Ofqual
End-Point Assessment Requirements
English and maths
Before an apprentice can progress to End-point Assessment, they must have achieved the relevant level of English and maths, as per the requirements of the apprenticeship standard.
Level 3 apprentices are required to achieve Level 2 English and maths.
Qualifications and On-programme Assessment
In order to reach end-point assessment, apprentices will need to be supported through their on-programme learning by the employer and training organisation in the following elements:
- The Care Certificate
- Level 3 Diploma in Care (RQF)
- Completion of the self-assessment exercise
- Achievement of English and maths at the appropriate level (Functional Skills or equivalent).
Situational Judgement Test
- Situational judgement test based on real life scenarios
- 60 questions, normally taken online
- Time limit applies
- Grades available are pass, merit and distinction
- 40/60 is the pass mark; 50/60 a merit and 55+ a distinction
- Undertaken either on the employer’s premises or off site under exam conditions.
Professional Discussion
- Professional discussion undertaken with the independent assessor
- No more than 45 minutes duration
- Discussion covers skills, knowledge, supporting evidence and self-assessment evaluations
- May be completed face to face or online
- Grades available are pass, merit and distinction
- The line manager may be, but is not required to be, present during the discussion.
Available Resources
- Training provider resource library
- EPA Specification (click to view)
- PAL Guide – Making the Apprenticeship Journey Successful (click to view)
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 EPA journey and provide a responsive service when your apprentices are ready to be assessed.