marshall assessment
Birmingham
End point assessments are the final tests given to an apprentice during their
apprenticeship. The goal of this activity is to offer an impartial, objective
review of individual skills, knowledge, and behaviours. Although the activities
are different for each apprenticeship, end-point assessments follow the same
general structures. The end-point assessment is performed after a minimum of 12
months after the start of the apprenticeship. It must be successfully completed
before the issuance of an apprenticeship completion certificate. Every training
provider delivering on Apprenticeship standards must have an agreement with an
End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO). Assessment Organisations must be
registered on the Government approved register (RoEPAO). If you have apprentices
in the life science, chemical science, physical science or in the science
education sector, our fair and straight-forward EPA process provides a cost
effective, quality-assured assessment solution for your business. Marshall
Assessment has over 30 years’ experience of work based learning and assessment.
We make the unfamiliar structures of end-point assessment easily navigable with
comprehensive customer support and assessment resources. We have a broad range
of occupational competence that spans most of the UK science sector. Our
industry-competent assessors focus on precise communication, clear expectations,
and rapid reporting of assessment decisions. Assessment activities depend on the
apprenticeship under evaluation. Individuals might participate in professional
discussions, complete skill-based challenges, or perform in situational
judgement tests. Portfolios and practical observations are sometimes part of the
process, as are presentations, showcases, and interviews. Each assessment
activity works to evidence the knowledge, skills and behaviours that each
learner has developed during their apprenticeship. This complete and careful
evaluation of their skills, knowledge, and behaviours is an impartial, yet
rigorous process that tests the candidates core ability to perform their job
role effectively and safely. The unique benefit that the end-point assessment
brings is its holistic design. People retain knowledge and learn new skills in
unique ways. Instead of trying to fit each candidate into the same profile, this
process looks at the competency of the individual from all facets. Assessment
Plans Achieve Crucial Outcomes. Assessment plans are delivered by the training
provider with guidance from the EPAO. This provides structure to the EPA and
signposts our assessors to maximise our assessment opportunities. End point
assessments remove managers being the sole decision-makers on the competencies
of a candidate. Although, that change can be challenging for some, working with
our team ensures that your assessment plan achieves the best possible outcome.
Our assessment team are flexible and will rapidly understand the requirements of
your business. We will partner with you to give your apprentices the best
possible chance to shine and demonstrate their competencies. This partnership
begins with initial assessment and progresses to EPA and beyond, as we will stay
in touch with you regarding your apprentice’s progression. Now is the time to
link up with your EPAO. Our future depends on the expertise that your
apprentices demonstrate in the science sector. Together we are responsible for
building a brighter, safer world through a highly trained and competent
scientific workforce. Use the experience our team provides to help your
organisation and the science sector to bounce forward.
