4. End-point assessment
The EPA for Lead Adult Care Worker contains two methods of assessment:
The Situational Judgement Test (50% weighting)
Apprentices will be presented with a range of real-life scenarios and will have to answer 60 multiple-choice questions. The assessment will be undertaken online, under controlled conditions
with a time limit applied. Questions will draw from the stated knowledge and skills elements of the standard and focus on the higher order competencies.
Pass: 40+ correct answers
Merit: 50+ correct answers
Distinction: 55+ correct answers
Professional Discussion (50% weighting)
Apprentices will undertake a 45 minute discussion led by an Independent End-Point Assessor (IEPA). Apprentices can only apply to undertake the discussion component once the Situational Judgement Test has been achieved. The Professional Discussion will draw questions and amplifications from previous learning and experience including, where applicable, the apprentice’s self-assessment.
Grading: the Professional Discussion is graded Fail, Pass or Distinction by the IEPA.