EPA Standard
Learning Mentor
Learning Mentors help people of all ages and experience levels to grow in their roles. They support apprentices, trainees and new staff, from school leavers to senior leaders, in the workplace or in vocational learning settings.
They bring sector-specific experience and qualifications, set by their employer or professional body. They use this knowledge to guide and support those who are new to a role. Learning Mentors are dual professionals. That means they combine expert knowledge in their subject with the skills to support others. They know their field and how to help learners succeed.
We work with sector experts across the following areas for this standard:
- Health
- Care and education
- Business
- Leadership management
- Accountancy, finance and payroll
- Digital
If your sector isn’t listed, email our Customer Relationship team at [email protected] to find out more.
Level 3 
£5,000 
12 months
Why NCFE?
We’re an approved End-Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) specialising in EPA delivery across health, education, early years, digital, social care, and business apprenticeship standards. We offer flexible and reliable EPA solutions supported by sector expertise, guidance documents and proactive service and support.
End-point assessment
The EPA for Learning Mentor contains two methods of assessment:
Learning Mentor Observations
This includes 2 Learning Mentor Observation (LMO) sessions with a minimum of 2 learners, totalling 120 minutes (+/-10%). The Observation will involve learners who’re taking part in a genuine mentoring session, not role-playing. It will usually be a one-to-one session, but group mentoring may also be observed. Other learners won’t be present during these observations. Following the Observation, the Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA) will be able to ask the apprentice questions. The duration of the questioning relates to any clarification required around the KSBs, and will be specific to each LMO and each apprentice. If questioning is needed, it shouldn’t exceed 10% of the total time of the Observation.
Grading: the LMOs are weighted (x2) due to the importance of this aspect in the overall assessment of the apprentice’s competence. They are graded Pass or Distinction, and account for 64% of the total EPA.
Professional Discussion (PD)
The Professional Discussion session will last for a maximum of 60 minutes (+/- 10%). The Professional Discussion will take place in a confidential environment with no interruptions. The IEPA will clarify and validate the apprentice’s claim to meeting the Learning Mentor apprenticeship standard through ongoing practice. This will be illustrated in the exemplary examples provided in the showcase and will be mapped or cross referenced to the Professional Discussion KSBs listed in the thematic/synoptic assessment areas. The Showcase must be sent to the IEPA before the Professional Discussion.
Grading: the Professional Discussion is graded Pass or Distinction and makes up 36% of the EPA.