4. End-point assessment
The EPA for Lead Practitioner in Adult Care contains two methods of assessment:
Professional Discussion Underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence
The Observation of Practice must include a demonstration of their skills, behaviour and leadership to external and internal stakeholders. The apprentice must lead the observed activity and will have prepared for this after the Gateway in agreement with the employer and NCFE. The Observation of Practice should last a total of 75 minutes. This should consist of a 60-minute direct observation, followed by 15 minutes of postobservation questioning. The Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA) has the discretion to increase the total time of the Observation and Questioning by up to 10% to allow the apprentice to complete their last point.
Grading: the Observation is graded Fail or Pass.
Professional Discussion
The Professional Discussion is an in-depth, two-way discussion between the apprentice and the IEPA. The Professional Discussion is for the IEPA to ask the apprentice questions in relation to knowledge, skills and behaviours. The Professional Discussion must take 90 minutes with an extra 10% at the IEPA’s discretion to allow the apprentice to finish their last point. The room should be quiet and free from distraction.
Grading: the Professional Discussion is graded Fail, Pass or Distinction.