4. End-point assessment
The end-point assessment (EPA) for Dental Nurse (Integrated) contains three methods of assessment:
Knowledge Test
This is a closed-book test and will be structured to draw out the best of the apprentice’s knowledge assigned to this assessment method. The Knowledge Test will be 90 minutes and consists of 45 multiple-choice questions.
Fail = 0-31 marks
Pass = 32-45 marks
Observation of Practice
The Observation of Practice allows the Independent End- Point Assessor (IEPA) to see the apprentice during their normal everyday work. The Observation of Practice is undertaken in the apprentice’s workplace and will be a total of 75 minutes. The Observation itself lasts 60 minutes, followed by a 15-minute question and answer session to check knowledge and understanding relating to the skills and behaviours observed.
The Observation is graded Fail or Pass.
Interview underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence
The Portfolio of Evidence is submitted at Gateway and is used by the IEPA to assist in the selection of questions during the Interview. The apprentice will use the Portfolio of Evidence as a reference to support their answers. The Interview is 45 minutes in duration.
The Interview is graded Fail or Pass.