4. End-point assessment
The EPA for Payroll Assistant Manager contains three methods of assessment:
Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Test
The Multiple Choice Test is a controlled assessment which consists of 50 multiple-choice questions in which apprentices are asked to provide a response. The test will cover the knowledge and skills (KSBs) mapped to this assessment method and apprentices will have 120 minutes to complete the test.
Grading: the Multiple Choice Test is graded Fail, Pass, or Distinction
Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence
A Professional Discussion is a 90 minute two-way discussion which involves both the Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA) and the apprentice actively listening and participating in a formal conversation. The Professional Discussion will follow the IEPA’s review of a Portfolio of Evidence, which contains evidence related to the KSBs that will be assessed by the Professional Discussion.
Grading: the Professional Discussion underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence is graded Fail, Pass, or Distinction
Project Report followed by Presentation and Questioning
This method has two components: The first is a 5,000 word Project Report which is designed to ensure the apprentice meets the needs of the business, is relevant to their role and allows the relevant KSBs to be demonstrated. The second component consists of a 20 minute Presentation which focuses on the project work and will be followed by a 20 minute Questioning from the IEPA.
Grading: the Project Report followed by Presentation and Questioning is graded Fail, Pass, or Distinction