Leader in Adult Care Level 5

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Overview

End-Point Assessment (EPA) is the final assessment for an apprentice. An apprentice cannot achieve their apprenticeship without passing the End-Point Assessment.

EPA is an opportunity for an apprentice to showcase what they have learnt during their apprenticeship for a Leader in Adult Care. This assessment includes an Observation of Leadership and a Professional Discussion.

End-Point Assessment for Leader in Adult Care Level 5 can be carried out remotely or face-to-face.

Gateway

Gateway requirements for a Leader in Adult Care Level 5 apprentice are:

• Evidence of achieving relevant maths and English qualifications if required by funding regulations or the employer

• Successful completion of level 5 Leadership

• Typically, 18 months on programme

Assessment Methods

Observation of Leadership

The apprentice will be given 4 weeks to prepare for their observation. The observation method will last 90 minutes, which will be made up of a 60-minute direct observation and a 30-minute post observation questioning, +10% if necessary.

Professional Discussion

Apprentices will take part in a two-way discussion with the independent assessor for 90 minutes, +/-10% if needed. The Independent End-Point Assessor will ask questions relating to all knowledge, skills and behaviours highlighted within this assessment method. This list can be found within the Leader in Adult Care Level 5 Support Pack.

Results

Results will be communicated within 10 working days of the final assessment.

If an apprentice Fails one or more component, they will be offered the opportunity to re-sit / re-take the component(s). It is then up to the apprentice’s employer how many attempts an apprentice is given.

Where any assessment method must be re-sat or re-taken, the apprentice will be awarded a maximum EPA grade of Pass. Re-sits and re-takes are not offered to an apprentice wishing to move from Pass to a higher grade.