4. End-point assessment
The EPA for Senior Healthcare Support Worker contains three methods of assessment:
Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) Test
This assessment features 60 MCQs. 40 questions will focus on the core knowledge requirements and 20 on your chosen option. Each question will carry one mark and the test will last for 90 minutes.
Grading: the Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA) grades the MCQ Test as Fail, Pass or Distinction.
Observation of Practice
The Observation of Practice will last a minimum of 120 minutes (+/-10% at the IEPA’s discretion) and will take place during the course of the apprentice’s normal workday. This will assess skills and behaviours. The Observation of Practice will also consist of a 10-minute question and answer session (+/-10% at the IEPA’s discretion).
Grading: the IEPA grades the Observation of Practice as Fail or Pass.
Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio of Evidence
Professional Discussion is a two-way conversation between the apprentice and the IEPA. The Professional Discussion will last for 60 minutes (+/-10% at the IEPA’s discretion), synoptically assessing the knowledge skills and behaviour requirements of the standard. The submitted Portfolio of Evidence will be used by the IEPA to inform the Professional Discussion.
Grading: the IEPA grades the Professional Discussion as Fail, Pass or Distinction.