4. End-point assessment
The EPA for Adult Care Worker contains two methods of assessment:
The Situational Judgement Test (50% weighting)
Apprentices will be presented with a range of real-life scenarios and will have to answer 60 multiple-choice questions. The Situational Judgement Test will normally be undertaken online, under controlled conditions with a time limit. Questions will draw from the stated knowledge and skills elements of the standard and focus on the higher-order competencies.
Pass: 40+ correct answers
Merit: 50+ correct answers
Distinction: 55+ correct answers
Professional Discussion (50% weighting)
The Professional Discussion will draw questions and amplifications from previous learning and experience including, where applicable, the apprentice’s self-assessment.
Grading: the Professional Discussion is graded Fail, Pass or Distinction by the IEPA.