Standard
Code

ST0384 v1.4

Maximum Funding

£5000

Typical
Duration

15 months

Level

3

Standard
EPA Price*

£800

External Quality Assurance Body

Ofqual

*   This price represents our maximum charge for the standard EPA (excluding reassessment). Please get in touch to discuss potential discounts and added value.

End-Point Assessment Requirements

English and maths

Before an apprentice can progress to end-point assessment, they must have achieved English and maths qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules.

Presentation with Questions

In the presentation with questions, the apprentice delivers a presentation to an independent assessor on a set subject. The independent assessor must ask questions after the presentation. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.

  • The apprentice will be given their presentation topic post Gateway by PAL.
  • The apprentice must submit any presentation materials to PAL by the end of week 4 of the EPA period.
  • The presentation and questions must last for 50 minutes, typically 20 minutes for the presentation and 30 minutes for the questions (+10% at the independent assessor’s discretion).
  • The apprentice will be asked at least 5 questions.
  • Webinar or video conferencing software can be used for the assessment.
  • This method of assessment has fail, pass and distinction grades.

Professional Discussion Underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence

In the professional discussion, an independent assessor and apprentice have a formal two-way conversation. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.

  • The underpinning portfolio of evidence is completed during the on-programme period of the apprenticeship and must be submitted to PAL at Gateway.
  • The independent assessor will review the portfolio of evidence and use it to identify areas for the professional discussion – it is not directly assessed.
  • The professional discussion must last for 60 minutes (+10% at the independent assessor’s discretion).
  • The apprentice will be asked at least 5 questions.
  • Webinar or video conferencing software can be used for the assessment.
  • This method of assessment has fail, pass and distinction grades.
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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.

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EPA Process