Insight webinar #7 End-point assessment from theory into practice

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1 Insight webinar #7 End-point assessment from theory into practice Hello. We re just setting up and will start shortly. You should be able to hear the presenters sound-checking. Having problems? Contact OR

2 Insight webinars for apprenticeships. #7 End-point assessment from theory into practice 23 February 2017

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4 Housekeeping For technical support during the event Use the chat window and our support team will respond We ll go into more detail on topics later in the series We ll run further events every few weeks for as long as people find them useful. Slides will be sent you post-event quals.pearson.com/apprenticeships 4

5 Interacting There will be a Q&A session at the end of the event. But your microphones are off by default. You can ask a question at any time using the chat window We won t answer immediately but will pause between sections to summarise key points of interest. Due to time constraints, we may not be able to answer all your questions during the webinar. But we will make a note of them and try to answer most of it. A copy of the Q&A will be sent to you post-event. quals.pearson.com/apprenticeships 5

6 What to expect from today s event What we will tell you Policy: digest of the latest position on policy Our approach: how we're interpreting and responding What we can t tell you Register of apprentice assessment organisations (RoAAO) Progress of applications Look out for more detailed events on: End-point assessments for individual standards Pricing How it will work: overview of how we see the different modes of end-point assessment working 6

7 Today s schedule What is end-point assessment? Case studies of end-point assessment models Pearson support and services 7

8 Your presenters Gary Tovey Liz Bennett Cheryl Bott Neil Ingoe Head of Employer and Strategic Partnerships Assessment Delivery Manager - New Apprenticeship Standards Sector Manager (Health) Head of Marketing Event Host 8

9 End-point assessment 9

10 What s changing? Comparison between SASE Frameworks and new standards SASE Frameworks (Multi-occupational) New apprenticeship standards (Single standard per job role/occupation) Day 1 Initial assessment Initial assessment Initial assessment On-the-job and off-the-job training including: NVQ and Technical Certificate Maths and English Personal Learning & Thinking Skills (PLTS) Employment Rights and Responsibilities (ERR) On-the-job and off-the-job training including: Qualifications not mandatory defined in standard assessment plan optional qualifications could be built by provider/assessment organisation Maths and English Formative assessment of behaviours On programme learning Completion and certification Occupational competence Gateway: Employer and provider sign off learner ready for end-point assessment End-point assessment Completion and certification Occupational competence Assessment Gateway Completion End Point Assessment 10

11 What is end-point assessment? End-point assessment (EPA) is the final assessment for an apprentice to ensure that they are able to do the job they have been training for. EPA is separate to any qualifications or other assessment that the apprentice may undertake during the on programme stage of the apprenticeship. Compare it to learning to drive: 1 On-programme A learner (apprentice) will work with the driving instructor to gain the knowledge skills and behaviours needed to drive 2Assessment gateway There will be practice theory tests, and the driving instructor does practice driving tests with the learner 3 EPA Final theory test and practical driving test for the learner During the final theory test, the learner will be assessed by an assessor who is a different person from the driving instructor. This is done to ensure that any decision made is impartial and fair. 11

12 Who can deliver end-point assessment? EPAs will either be delivered by an independent third party or in such a way that no party who has been involved in delivery of the apprenticeship can make the sole decision on competence and passing the end-point assessment. This is to ensure that all apprentices following the same standard are assessed consistently and that any decision made is fair and impartial. The Skills Funding Agency (SFA) created the Register of Apprentice Assessment Organisations (RoAAO) for employers. It is a list of organisations that have been assessed as being suitable to conduct independent end-point assessment of apprentices and be in receipt of public funds. Only organisations on the Register can be selected to undertake the end-point assessment of apprentices. This is separate to the Register of Apprenticeship Training Organisations (RoATO). 12

13 End-point assessment high-level process Assessment Organisation added to the RoAAO Employer selects organisation from the RoAAO and informs provider Provider & assessment organisation agree working arrangement & provider formally contracts with organisation Assessment organisation delivers EPA & applies for certificate Assessment organisation receives final payment via main provider 13

14 The end-point assessment organisation An end-point assessment organisation must: have relevant occupational experience of the standard have relevant assessment experience and expertise robustly manage any conflict of interest quality assure their activity An end-point assessment organisation cannot: deliver the learning elements to the same apprentice deliver end-point assessment to non-apprentices 14

15 Employer-led standards and programmes Design Delivery Engagement Employer (large and SME) designed standards to meet future skills requirements for occupations Process of designing standards Expression of interest Standard Development Sign Off Assessment Plan End-point Assessment definition Employers in the driving seat AAOs chosen by employers Funding vs procurement by employers Employer contributions (Levy and SMEs) Transition for existing Apprenticeship employers Introduction of new employers to Apprenticeships Impact of government plan (Sainsbury Review) 15

16 Preparing apprentices for end-point assessment Day 1 It is critically important that employers ensure that the apprentice has acquired the full set of knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) Initial assessment along with any mandatory qualifications and this is generally described in the assessment plan as a gateway to the EPA. The employer (and training provider, if involved) decides if an On programme learning apprentice is ready for their end-point assessment. The employer should be confident that the apprentice will pass their Assessment Gateway end-point assessment, at this point. However, assessment plans may describe the gateway differently. Completion One size does not fit all. End Point Assesment 16

17 Examples of end-point assessment methods Observation Professional discussion with an independent assessor Multiple choice tests (MCT) Situational judgement tests Portfolio of evidence Reflective journal Apprentice showcase 17

18 Key considerations The key is that end-point assessment/s needs to be delivered as described in the individual assessment plans. This will differ between standards. Components are graded and again the grading differs between standards. One standard may say observation is a pass/fail whereas others say pass/merit/distinction for the observation. Regardless of how the individual components are graded, all apprentices will come out with a single overall apprenticeship grade. 18

19 Quality assurance of end-point assessment Assessment organisations will undertake internal quality assurance of EPAs. External quality assurance is carried out by another body, as specified within the assessment plan Assessment plans will identify one of four different approaches to external quality assurance: Institute for Apprenticeships Ofqual Professional Body-led model Employer-led model 19

20 Apprenticeship certification New process for standards Claimed via end-point assessment organisation Via Skills Funding Agency (SFA) 20

21 Delivering end-point assessment Promotion of services & engagement with employers Reporting & moderation of results; results reported to apprentice & employer Apply to SFA for Certification Selection negotiation & agreement of costs & service Delivering EPA EQA requirements and reporting Contract with provider & contractual agreement to allow payment to flow & confirmation of EPA arrangements: hosting & premises, timings, re-sits, etc. Preparing for EPA: numbers of apprentices, access to assestment, confirmation gateway requirements met, English & maths requirements met, Col checks etc 21

22 Case studies of end point assessment models 22

23 Case study Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Initial On Programme Gateway End Point Completion Assessment Assessment Offf the Job Training MCT and Short Answer Questions Initial Assessment A regulated Level 5 Occupational Competence qualification Assesment Gateway Observation Completion (cannot be achieved sooner than 18 months from the start) English and Maths Professional Discussion 23

24 Case study Healthcare Science Assistant Initial On Programme Gateway End Point Completion Assessment Assessment Offf the Job Training MCT and Short Answer Questions Initial Assessment Level 2 Diploma in Healthcare Science Qualification Assesment Gateway Observation Completion (cannot be achieved sooner than 18 months from the start) English and Maths Professional Discussion 24

25 Case study Healthcare Support Worker Apprenticeship Initial On Programme Gateway End Point Completion Assessment Assessment Offf the Job Training MCT Initial Assessment No Mandatory qualification but the TB group are recommending learners complete the Level 2 Diploma inclinical Healthcare Support Assesment Gateway Observation Completion (cannot be achieved sooner than 12 months from the start) English and Maths Professional Discussion 25

26 Case study Customer Service On Programme Learning Learning and Development End Point Assessment After at least 12 months Apprentice Showcase Intial Assessment On Programme On The Job Training Assesment Gateway Completion (cannot be achieved prior to 12 months Offf the Job Training Practical Observation & Professional Discussion English and Maths 26

27 Pearson support and services 27

28 How can we support your end-point assessment? The apprentice Pearson s independent end-point assessment Pearson s internal quality assurance External quality assurance of Pearson Institute for Apprenticeships -overarching quality assurance of the apprenticeship system 28

29 High quality end-point assessments As a registered end-point assessment organisation, Pearson is responsible for ensuring that end point assessments are valid, reliable, comparable, manageable, and minimise bias. We do this by: Maintaining credibility and value in the design and application of our specifications and assessment tools Ensuring that the people and resources involved in EPA are fit for purpose Working collaboratively Quality assuring the delivery of EPAs, using a risk based approach Providing regular training and standardisation activities Ensuring that those involved in the assessment and quality assurance (QA) of our EPAs undertake relevant continuous professional development (CPD) Ensuring high quality reporting and management of information Ensuring lessons learned and continuous improvement. 29

30 Register of Apprenticeship Assessment Organisations (RoAAO) These are some standards that Pearson currently have on the RoAAO. We will continue to apply on the register for additional End Point Assessment of Standards and will announce once any are successful. Commis Chef Healthcare Support Worker Senior Financial Services Customer Adviser Customer Service Practitioner Hospitality Team Member Senior Healthcare Support Worker Dental Laboratory Assistant Housing /Property Management Systems Engineering Masters Level Dental Technician Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) Team Leader / Supervisor Financial Services Customer Adviser Property Maintenance Operative Utilities Engineering Technician Healthcare Assistant Practitioner Railway Engineering Design Technician Water Process Technician Healthcare Science Associate Retailer 30

31 How can Pearson support you The Multiple Standards Pearson offer End-point Assessment 31

32 End-point assessments: there isn t a one-size-fits-all approach 32

33 Are you prepared for the new apprenticeship standards? Here are the steps to get yourself prepared: 33

34 Questions? 34

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