End Point Assessor

End Point Assessor - Apprenticeship - Learning Mentor.

Reference: EPA/LM/20202

**Independent end-point assessor for Learning Mentor (Level 3) End Point Assessments**

**Overview of the independent end-point assessor role**:
The Government has introduced a requirement that all apprenticeships contain an end-point assessment (EPA) which is a holistic assessment of the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviour (KSBs) that have been learnt throughout the apprenticeship. This is to make surethat apprentices meet the rigorous standard set by employers and are fully competent in the relevant occupation. Pearson must provide employers with the confidence that completing an apprenticeship means an individual is fully job-ready and that all apprentices,following the same standard, are assessed consistently, regardless of where they are undertaking their apprenticeship or who they are doing it with.

An independent EPA means that those making a decision on the competency of the apprentice have nothing to gain from the outcome of the assessment. To maintain independence within the scope of this EPA, an independent end-point assessor (IEA) can only undertakeend-point assessments of apprentices, with whom they have no conflict of interest. This means they must be independent of the registered apprenticeship training provider at which the apprentice completed their on-programme element, and must not have been involvedin the on-programme training, assessment, or line management of such apprentices.

The end-point assessments will be conducted onsite, on dates agreed with employers and/or providers if appropriate. IEAs will record and submit the EPA outcomes, with clear justifications for the grading decisions. EPA activities will be quality assuredby Pearson quality assurance representatives.

IEAs for this EPA will be qualified assessors that meet the occupational profile of the apprentices they are assessing and will be trained, standardised and approved to operate as IEAs. The IEAs will undertake EPAs in line with the associated apprenticeshipassessment plan, and the materials provided by Pearson. Please see the below Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections for further details.

**Key Accountabilities**:
The IEA will:
?Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of IEA for this EPA

?Maintain and provide evidence of ongoing, relevant Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

?Follow the protocols set out in Pearson’s specifications, assessment materials and quality assurance protocols, relating to the EPAs

?Maintain service-level agreements with regards to responding to EPA planning, operational activities, reports and submissions of assessment outcomes

?Report all risks and issues encountered during the end-point assessment to Pearson, including any suspected malpractice/maladministration

?Ensure all EPA reports and assessment evidence are high quality and recorded accurately

?Support Pearson, if necessary, with any appeals from apprentices, regarding assessment decisions

?Raise any conflicts of interest, including in relation to the independence of assessment

?Ensure that any personal actions are completed, as required by Pearson

?Contribute to the continuous improvement of Pearson’s end-point assessment activities

?Contribute to the external quality assurance activities undertaken by OFQUAL

**Person Specification**

**Occupational Profile**

**Background and Experience (essential)**:
Be occupationally competent in the sector

A minimum of 3 years current and continuous experience in teaching, assessing and internal quality assurance) in Education and Training

Qualified in assessment and quality assurance practice, e.g. D33 Assessors qualification, A1 assessors award or TAQA qualification and V1 qualification (or equivalent)

Experience of leading meetings/structured interviews/discussions

Experience of complying with quality assurance/regulatory requirements

Evidence of commitment to maintaining CPD, in line with new apprenticeship requirements and the EPA specialism

Knowledge of prevent & safeguarding

**Background and Experienc e (desirable)**:
Experience of making grading judgements

**Skills & Knowledge (Essential)**

Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively respond to conflicts

Flexibility to understand and respond to the individual needs and circumstances of employers/apprentices

Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge

Health and Safety requirements in the workplace:
industry structure and processes

relevant legal and regulatory frameworks

a range of products and services offered within the industry

systems, tools, equipment, machinery and processes used within relevant roles

In-depth knowledge of the associated apprenticeship standard, assessment plan, specification, assessment instruments and recording tools

Ability to assess, free from bias

Ability to assess and report risks

Ability to meet deadlines

**Other requirements**

Any applicant undertaking this role will be expected to:
Have personal IT equipment capable of running Pearson required software

Have a suitable broadband connection, Microphone, Headphones and a webcam

Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, Guernsey, Je