4. End-point assessment
The EPA for Learning and Skills Teacher v2 contains two methods of assessment as outlined below:
Lesson Observation and Professional Dialogue
The Lesson Observation and Professional Dialogue involves an Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA) observing the apprentice undertaking work as part of their normal duties in the workplace, and then asking questions during a Professional Dialogue. This allows for demonstration of the KSBs through naturally occurring evidence and questioning during the Professional Dialogue, where any KSBs are not met naturally during the Observation. The total time for this assessment is 1 hour 45 minutes.
Grading: Both methods are equally weighted. Grading will be measured as a Fail, Pass or Distinction.
Professional Discussion underpinned by a
Portfolio of Evidence
Lasting for 90 minutes (+10% at the discretion of the IEPA to allow the apprentice to complete their final point), the Professional Discussion is two-way discussion which involves both the IEPA and the apprentice actively listening and participating in a formal conversation. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to make detailed and proactive contributions to confirm their competency across the KSBs mapped to this method, and the apprentice may use their Portfolio of Evidence to support their responses.
Grading: Both methods are equally weighted. Grading will be measured as Fail, Pass or Distinction.