standards
We are the only Matrix Accredited End Point Assessment Organisation in England for the below Apprenticeship Standards.
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assessment plans
Download a copy of the Assessment plans for the following Standards:
Lean Manufacturing Operative Level 2
Assessment method 1 – Practical skills Observation:
The Practical Observation is conducted in the workplace, preferably the apprentice’s normal workplace. Our Assessor evaluates the apprentice’s application of core knowledge, skills, and behaviours specific to their job role. The observation assesses both core and chosen job role criteria. The assessor may ask up to 5 open questions to evaluate the apprentice’s knowledge. The observation is documented, and instructions are provided to the apprentice. The assessment lasts 2 hours. Our EPA Toolkits include an observation specification sheet and example question types. The observation is graded as pass or fail based on the grading matrix.
Assessment Method 2 – Professional discussion:
The purpose of the discussion is for the apprentice to demonstrate their performance as a Lean Manufacturing Operative and showcase the integration of knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by the Standard. The discussion lasts 40 minutes and can take place at the employer’s site. Upon completion of the professional discussion, the apprentice will receive a grade of Pass, Distinction, or Fail.
Team Leader/ Supervisor Level 3
Assessment method 1 – Presentation with questions and answers:
The presentation and questions will last 50 minutes plus 10% (at the discretion of the independent assessor) if required. The presentation will typically last for 20 minutes and the questioning will typically last for 30 minutes in order to provide scope for the Apprentice to demonstrate their full competence. The discretionary additional 10% time can be allocated in any proportion across the presentation and questioning. Following the presentation, the independent assessor should ask a minimum of 5 questions, with one question from each of the following KSB groups: team building and development, communication, organisational culture and strategy, problem solving, data analysis.
The Presentation is graded as pass or fail based on the grading matrix.
Assessment Method 2 – Professional discussion:
The purpose of the discussion is for the apprentice to demonstrate their performance as a Team Leader Supervisor and showcase the integration of knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by the Standard. The discussion will last 60 minutes and can take place at the employer’s site. Upon completion of the professional discussion, the apprentice will receive a grade of Pass, Distinction, or Fail.
Quality Practitioner Level 4
Assessment method 1 – Presentation with questions and answers:
The presentation including questions and answers will last for 60 minutes. The independent assessor has the discretion to increase the time of the presentation with questions by up to10% to allow the apprentice to complete their last answer.
The independent assessor will ask a minimum of 5 questions at the end of the presentation. The questions will be drawn from a question bank supplied by the EPAO, to confirm the independent assessor’s understanding of the presentation and how it demonstrates the relevant KSBs.
The presentation is graded as a Pass, Distinction, or Fail.
Assessment Method 2 – Professional discussion:
The purpose of the discussion is for the apprentice to demonstrate their performance as a Quality Practitioner and showcase the integration of knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by the Standard. The discussion lasts 60 minutes and can take place online over Microsoft Teams. Upon completion of the professional discussion, the apprentice will receive a grade of Pass, Distinction, or Fail.
Engineering Operative Level 2
Assessment Method 1 – Practical skills Observation:
The Practical Observation is conducted in the workplace, preferably the apprentice’s normal workplace. Our Assessor evaluates the apprentice’s application of core knowledge, skills, and behaviours specific to their job role. The observation assesses both core and chosen job role criteria. The assessor may ask 3-6 open questions to evaluate the apprentice’s knowledge. The observation is documented, and instructions are provided to the apprentice. The assessment lasts approximately 2 hours with possible breaks. Our Assessors can observe up to 3 apprentices simultaneously. Our EPA Toolkits include an observation specification sheet,
and example question types. The observation is graded as pass or fail based on the grading matrix.
Assessment Method 2 – Professional discussion:
The purpose of the discussion is for the apprentice to demonstrate their performance as an Engineering Operative and showcase the integration of knowledge, skills, and behaviours required by the Standard. The discussion lasts 40 minutes and takes place at the employer’s site. Upon completion of the professional discussion, the apprentice will receive a grade of Pass, Distinction, or Fail.
