4. End-point assessment
The EPA for Leader in Adult Care contains two methods of assessment:
Observation of Leadership
The Observation of Leadership must include the ability to demonstrate leadership to an organisational audience. It is expected that the apprentice will lead the activity, and have all necessary information and evidence prepared in advance.
Following the Observation of Leadership, there will be a 30 minute question and answer session to further probe any required areas that were not covered in the Observation. As part of the 30 minutes, the apprentice will be asked a minimum of four open questions to assess related underpinning knowledge.
The Observation should take 60 minutes with an additional 30 minutes for post-Observation questioning.
Grading: a Pass is gained by achieving all Pass criteria for the knowledge, skills and behaviours. There is no Distinction criteria for the Observation of Leadership.
Professional Discussion
The Professional Discussion is an in-depth, two-way discussion between the apprentice and the Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA). The IEPA will undertake the Professional Discussion and will ask the apprentice questions in relation to knowledge, skills and behaviours as set out in the assessment plan. The Professional Discussion should take 90 minutes.
Grading: a Pass is gained by achieving all Pass criteria for the knowledge, skills and behaviours. A Distinction is gained by successfully achieving all Pass criteria and through meeting at least 21 of the 26 Distinction criteria.