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Education
Justice Studies
Learning Methods
Placement
Module Offerings
6005YW-JAN-MTP
Aims
To independently evaluate whether an apprentice has achieved the required knowledge, skills, and behaviours outlined in the apprenticeship standard.
Learning Outcomes
1.
To demonstrate competency against all criteria within the youth work standard
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
As stated in the End Point Assessment Plan, the EPA will be conducted once the apprentice has met the requirements of the gateway, and the employer has agreed that the apprentice is working at or above the required standard. Requirements for completion of the gateway are:
The EPAO will establish when the gateway requirements have been met and the and the End Point Assessment period will begin. This will typically be 3 months.
The apprentice will be assessed against the KSBs using the following methods:
Assessment method 1: Observation of practice with questions
Apprentices will be observed by the independent assessor completing work under normal working conditions in their normal workplace. The independent assessor will ask questions in relation to underpinning knowledge or where an opportunity to observe an activity has not naturally occurred. The observation with questions must take 2 hours observation time plus 45 mins for questions after the observation has been completed.
The programme team will produce the following to support this assessment:
independent assessor training materials
Assessment method 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
The independent assessor will conduct and assess the professional discussion. The professional discussion must last for 60 minutes. The independent assessor must combine questions from the EPAO's question bank and those generated by themselves, with a minimum of 10 questions to cover the themes of:
The professional discussion should be used as a method of assessing the KSBs identified in the mapping matrix. This professional discussion should be informed by the portfolio of evidence submitted by the apprentice. It will focus on evidencing the knowledge, skills and behaviours criteria mapped in the standard.
Assessment method 3: Presentation and questioning
The apprentice will present to an independent assessor, focusing on a pre agreed topic (see gateway) that addresses the required KSBs. It will be followed by questioning from the independent assessor. The presentation should cover:
The apprentice will be given 2 weeks’ notice of the presentation date. After the presentation the independent assessor will draw out any further information using questions. The presentation and questioning will take 60 minutes altogether. The presentation will typically last for 20 minutes, and the questioning will typically last for 40 minutes. The independent assessor will ask a minimum of 8 questions at the end of the presentation with at least 1 question from each of the bullet pointed themes listed above. The independent assessor will use the questions from a question bank supplied by the EPAO as a guide to tailor their own questions based on the presentation. They will use them to confirm their understanding of the presentation and how it demonstrates the relevant KSBs. They may ask follow-up questions where clarification is required.
As stated in the End Point Assessment Plan, the EPA will be conducted once the apprentice has met the requirements of the gateway, and the employer has agreed that the apprentice is working at or above the required standard. Requirements for completion of the gateway are:
- Achievement of 330 credits of the BA (Hons) Youth Work degree
- A written agreement of the EPA presentation subject and scope between the apprentice and employer, signed off by the EPAO
- The submission of a completed portfolio of evidence
The EPAO will establish when the gateway requirements have been met and the and the End Point Assessment period will begin. This will typically be 3 months.
The apprentice will be assessed against the KSBs using the following methods:
Assessment method 1: Observation of practice with questions
Apprentices will be observed by the independent assessor completing work under normal working conditions in their normal workplace. The independent assessor will ask questions in relation to underpinning knowledge or where an opportunity to observe an activity has not naturally occurred. The observation with questions must take 2 hours observation time plus 45 mins for questions after the observation has been completed.
The programme team will produce the following to support this assessment:
independent assessor training materials
- observation specifications
- grading guidance
- a question bank
- outline of the assessment method’s requirements
- marking materials • guidance document for employers and apprentices on the process and timescales for the observation with questions as well as a description of the purpose
- guidance document for independent assessor on how to carry out the assessment
Assessment method 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
The independent assessor will conduct and assess the professional discussion. The professional discussion must last for 60 minutes. The independent assessor must combine questions from the EPAO's question bank and those generated by themselves, with a minimum of 10 questions to cover the themes of:
- Leadership
- Service Delivery & Development
- Ethical practice
The professional discussion should be used as a method of assessing the KSBs identified in the mapping matrix. This professional discussion should be informed by the portfolio of evidence submitted by the apprentice. It will focus on evidencing the knowledge, skills and behaviours criteria mapped in the standard.
Assessment method 3: Presentation and questioning
The apprentice will present to an independent assessor, focusing on a pre agreed topic (see gateway) that addresses the required KSBs. It will be followed by questioning from the independent assessor. The presentation should cover:
- Community and partnership working
- Policy into Practice
- Leadership & Management
- Service Development & Delivery
The apprentice will be given 2 weeks’ notice of the presentation date. After the presentation the independent assessor will draw out any further information using questions. The presentation and questioning will take 60 minutes altogether. The presentation will typically last for 20 minutes, and the questioning will typically last for 40 minutes. The independent assessor will ask a minimum of 8 questions at the end of the presentation with at least 1 question from each of the bullet pointed themes listed above. The independent assessor will use the questions from a question bank supplied by the EPAO as a guide to tailor their own questions based on the presentation. They will use them to confirm their understanding of the presentation and how it demonstrates the relevant KSBs. They may ask follow-up questions where clarification is required.
Additional Information:
Overall EPA grading
All assessment methods are weighted equally in their contribution to the overall EPA grade. Performance in the EPA will determine the apprenticeship grade of fail, pass or distinction. Independent assessor must individually grade the observation with questions, professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence and presentation according to the requirements set out in this EPA plan. EPAOs must combine the individual assessment method grades to determine the overall EPA grade. Apprentices who fail one or more assessment method will be awarded an overall EPA fail. To gain an overall EPA pass, apprentices must achieve a pass in all the assessment methods. To achieve an overall EPA distinction, apprentices must achieve a pass in one assessment method and a distinction in two other assessment method
Overall EPA grading
All assessment methods are weighted equally in their contribution to the overall EPA grade. Performance in the EPA will determine the apprenticeship grade of fail, pass or distinction. Independent assessor must individually grade the observation with questions, professional discussion supported by a portfolio of evidence and presentation according to the requirements set out in this EPA plan. EPAOs must combine the individual assessment method grades to determine the overall EPA grade. Apprentices who fail one or more assessment method will be awarded an overall EPA fail. To gain an overall EPA pass, apprentices must achieve a pass in all the assessment methods. To achieve an overall EPA distinction, apprentices must achieve a pass in one assessment method and a distinction in two other assessment method