4. End-point assessment
The EPA for Associate Project Manager contains two methods of assessment:
Presentation supported by a Portfolio of Evidence
The apprentice will focus on 15 key areas from the standard to produce a substantial Portfolio of Evidence. They must submit this for panel review one month before the Presentation and Professional Discussion takes place.
The Presentation must cover 5 learning areas from the 15 in the Portfolio. The Presentation and Professional Discussion will take place in the same assessment session. The Presentation will last for 45 minutes.
Grading: out of 25, 5 for each of the 5 learning areas chosen, with a weighting of 33.3% on the total score. 55+ correct answers equals a Distinction.
Professional Discussion supported by a Portfolio of Evidence
The Professional Discussion will cover the remaining 10 learning areas chosen for the Portfolio. The Professional Discussion is an opportunity for the apprentice to demonstrate their competence, skills and understanding. The Presentation and Professional Discussion will take place in the same assessment session. The Professional Discussion will last 60 minutes.
Grading: out of 50, 5 for each of the learning areas chosen, with a weighting of 66.6% on the total score.