Mock assessments are one of the best ways to prepare an apprentice for their End-Point Assessment (EPA). Both EPAOs and the Independent End-Point Assessor themselves want to do everything they can to ensure the apprentice passes their EPA. That is why mock assessments are provided wherever possible. A mock assessment is a simulation of the […]
Interviews or professional discussions are mainly used in discussion-based assessments. They are a great way to assess both the theoretical and technical knowledge that the apprentice has. There is often some confusion about how an interviews vs professional discussions within EPA. They are both commonly used within the End Point Assessment; if you are looking to […]
The journey to becoming an Assessor can feel like a long one. Upon completion of the Level 3 Certificate in Assessing Vocational Achievement (CAVA), you are now qualified to assess learners in both their place of work and in learning environments. Congratulations by the way! This qualification alone can open up lots of doors; particularly […]
You might be thinking; why are we writing an entire blog post about the importance of assessment plans? Surely it is quite simple? It’s because the document that outlines what the assessment for a given apprentice includes. Whilst that is partially correct, there is a lot more to an assessment plan than meets the eye. […]
The apprenticeship reform hasn’t just changed the entire structure of apprentices; the introduction of the End Point Assessment has meant the traditional role of the Assessor has also changed. Now there are two Assessors involved with an apprentice: an On-Programme Assessor, and an Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA). The addition of an End-Point Assessment at the […]
The gateway is a fairly new concept since the reform of the apprenticeship model from frameworks to standards. The main purpose of the gateway is to ‘open the door’, if you like, between the on-programme element of an apprenticeship and the End-Point Assessment (EPA). If the apprentice has demonstrated that they have met all of […]
If you have had a good browse through our website you will probably already be aware that we offer Assessor qualifications as well as tutor training courses. There is often some confusion between how teaching and assessing differs; so we want to bring you this blog to explain the two in further detail. Teaching Let’s […]
If you want to teach or train students, you are probably aware that the best course for you to take is the Level 3 Award in Education & Training (AET). Not only will you learn the roles and responsibilities required of a teacher; but you will also learn how to deliver teaching sessions to students. […]
With everything going on at the moment, a change in career may be exactly what you are looking for. If you are passionate about learning, an Assessor qualification could be the next step for you to take. The main role of an Assessor is to observe learners in their workplace, providing support and guidance throughout […]
It has been a little while now since the move from the old ‘Apprenticeship Frameworks’ to the new ‘Apprenticeship Standards’ but we thought it was worth revisiting the role of an End-Point Assessor. If you already hold an Assessor qualification, or are thinking of becoming an Assessor, this may well be a route worth considering. […]