Early Years Practitioner Level 2
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Overview
End-Point Assessment (EPA) is the final assessment for an apprentice. An apprentice cannot achieve their apprenticeship without passing the End-Point Assessment.
EPA is an opportunity for an apprentice to showcase what they have learnt during their apprenticeship for Early Years Practitioner Level 2. This assessment includes a Professional Discussion Underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence and a Knowledge Test.
The End-Point Assessment for Early Years Practitioner Level 2 can be carried out remotely or face-to-face.
Gateway
Gateway requirements for an Early Years Practitioner Level 2 apprentices includes;
Evidence the apprentice has achieved Level 1 maths and English
Successfully complete a Level 2 Early Years Qualification
Completion of Portfolio of Evidence
Typically, 12 months on programme
Assessment Methods
Knowledge Test
Apprentices will be given 60 minutes to complete a multiple-choice Knowledge Test consisting of 40 questions. This test is completed online and will be invigilated by a NQual representative.
Certain grading criteria must be met for the apprentice to pass the Knowledge Test component. A minimum of 26 questions need to be correctly answered for a Pass.
Professional Discussion Underpinned by a Portfolio of Evidence
The Professional Discussion is a two-way discussion which involves both the independent assessor and the apprentice actively listening and participating in a formal conversation.
This will last for 90 minutes with a minimum of 10 questions asked. Follow up questions may be asked to assess the apprentice’s depth of understanding, skills and behaviours and authenticate their Portfolio of Evidence.
Results
Results will be communicated within 10 working days of the final assessment.
If an apprentice Fails one or more component, they will be offered the opportunity to re-sit / re-take the component(s). It is then up to the apprentice’s employer how many attempts an apprentice is given.
Where any assessment method must be re-sat or re-taken, the apprentice will be awarded a maximum EPA grade of Pass. Re-sits and re-takes are not offered to an apprentice wishing to move from Pass to a higher grade.
