Level 3 Award in Undertaking End-Point Assessment – May

re you looking to conduct end-point assessment in the future, or prepare apprentices for it? End-point assessment is different and high stakes.   This Level 3 course will provide you with the building blocks to carry out end-point assessment in future and help you to get ahead of the game. If you’re preparing apprentices for end-point assessment on-programme, the course will give you a useful insight into what apprentices will face.   SDN has helped many of the first EPAOs (and their assessor teams) currently delivering end-point assessment and have a cutting-edge insight into what end-point assessment looks like in practice.   Here’s what the course covers: 1. Understand the principles and practices of end-point assessment as part of an apprenticeship standard

• The role and responsibilities of an end-point assessor
• The function of end-point assessment as part of an apprenticeship standard
• The requirements of apprenticeship standards and end-point assessments
• The difference between ongoing assessments and end-point assessments
• Grading requirements of end-point assessments and the differences between each grade

  2. Understand different types and methods of end-point assessment

• The different types and methods of end-point assessments that form part of apprenticeship standards
• The strengths and limitations of a range of end-point assessment types and methods

  3. Know how to plan end-point assessments in line with the apprenticeship standard and assessment plan

• Key factors to consider when planning end-point assessments.
• Risks that may be involved in conducting end-point assessments within own area of responsibility
• Planning how to conduct end-point assessments in line with the requirements of an apprenticeship standard and assessment plan
• Communicating planned end-point assessments to relevant stakeholders

  4. Be able to make end-point assessment decisions

• Assessing the vocational knowledge, skills and behaviours of an apprentice to meet end-point assessment requirements
• Recording the end-point assessment decision
• Justifying end-point assessment and grading decisions in line with the apprenticeship requirements.
• Following procedures to maintain the confidentiality of end-point assessment information
• Following relevant policies, procedures and legislation when conducting, recording and reporting end-point assessments
• Providing end-point assessment feedback to stakeholders

  5. Understand quality assurance of the end-point assessment process

• Quality assurance and standardisation policies and procedures that apply to end-point assessments
• Procedures to follow when there are disputes concerning end-point assessments decisions
• Planning and logging professional development opportunities relevant to own role

  The course will be taught by Chris Cherry & Emily Hughes, SDN experts in apprenticeship on-programme training and end-point assessment.   Our team have been heavily involved in the development of new standards and assessment plans, as well as supporting many EPAOs and hundreds of individuals to prepare to deliver end-point assessment. This course is designed for those conducting, planning to deliver, or those preparing apprentices for end-point assessment and is applicable to all industries.   This qualification is accredited by Highfield Qualifications, with whom SDN is an approved centre. If you successfully complete the course, you will receive a Level 3 Award in Undertaking End-Point Assessment “I absolutely loved the course and will be recommending the course to others.” “The course has been outstanding. Very high standard of training from highly experienced and credible practitioners” “Vital course for anyone who is considering a career as an end-point assessor”  – Attendees from our last course