End Point Assessor - Express Delivery Operative Level 2 -Apprenticeship

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Reference:EDOL2 

Closing date:08 November 2022 at midnight 

Job description: Express Delivery Operative L2

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Overview of the independent end-point assessor role

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 sure that 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 deciding 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 undertake end-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 involved in the on-programme training, assessment, or line management of such apprentices.

 

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

 

IEAs (Independent End Point Assessor) for these EPAs (End Point Assessments) will be qualified IQAs 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 apprenticeship assessment plan, and the materials provided by Pearson. Please see the below Key Accountabilities and Person Specification sections for further details.

 

Key Accountabilities:

The independent end-point assessor will:

     Take part in regular training and standardisation activities, associated with the role of independent end-point assessor for this EPA

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

     Assess the performance of candidates in accordance with published assessment and grading criteria and procedures, ensuring overall standards are maintained

     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

     Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements

     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 the Institute for Apprenticeships (IfA).

 

Person Specification

Have experience of a Range of express delivery services offered to domestic and business customers; concept of ‘the last mile,’ deliveries of all types of goods, care of perishable items, collections and returns across multiple brands, services, concept of reverse logistics.

Knowledge of how personal health and lifestyle impacts on ability to work safely and efficiently. The elements of an appropriate, balanced diet and the range of exercises and fitness regimes or techniques that will ensure and maintain fitness for work

Legal and safe procedures, including the manufacturers’ instructions for installing electrical and other goods when these are part of delivery service

 

 Occupational Profiles[1]:

·         have the competence to assess the apprentice at this level and hold any required qualifications and experience in line with the requirements of the independent assessor as detailed in the IQA section of this EPA plan

·          understand the occupational standard and the requirements of this EPA

·          have, maintain and be able to evidence up-to-date knowledge and expertise of the subject matter

·          deliver the end-point assessment in-line with the EPA plan

·          have no direct connection or conflict of interest with the apprentice, their employer or training provider; in all instances, including when the EPAO (End Point Assessment Organisation) is the training provider

 

Background and Experience (desirable):

·         Minimum of 2 years occupational experience in the field.

·         Experience of Marking or grading Judgements

·         Have work in a variety of Express Delivery services for 2years or more

·         Have a CPD record

·         Hold Assessor Qualification.

 

Skills & Knowledge (Essential)

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

    Knowledge of relevant legislation, codes of practice

    Sufficient and relevant technical knowledge of the telecoms industry:

    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 personal and secure email account

     Have a postal address in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey Isle of Man

     Have the right to work in the UK

     Allow additional time for travel, when making EPA arrangements



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Profiles drawn and adapted from Apprenticeship Standards for Express Delivery Operative which were approved 24th June 2021, references: ST0103. Usage under the terms of the Open Government Licence. Visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence