End Point Assessment Services

Professional Discussion

The Professional Discussion is a formal, two-way conversation between the apprentice and the independent assessor. It lasts 60 minutes (with up to six minutes of extra time if required). The discussion us underpinned by a portfolio of evidence which informs the assessor’s questions and helps the apprentice illustrate their understanding and application of the KSBs. The assessor will ask at least ten questions based on the portfolio content.

The discussion normally takes place online (via Zoom or Teams) but may also be held in person if required. Apprentices must have their portfolio accessible during the assessment.

Practical Observation

The Presentation allows the apprentice to showcase two distinct projects completed during the final four months of their apprenticeship. The type of project depends on the pathway:

• Museum and Gallery Technicians: focus on object installation projects.

• Conservation Technicians: focus on treatment and/or preventive conservation projects.

The Presentation lasts 20 minutes, followed by a 40-minute Q&A with the assessor (60 minutes total, with up to six extra minutes if required). The Q&A explores the apprentice’s responses in more depth to ensure all required KSBs are covered.

• Confirmation from that the apprentice is ready for the End-Point Assessment
• Submission of the portfolio of evidence to support the Professional Discussion
• Submission of the title and details of two projects that have completed during the last four months of the apprenticeship, also to support the Professional Discussion
• If the apprentice ws aged 16 to 18 when you started your apprenticeship, they must provide evidence that you hold Level 2 qualifications in English and mathematics
• If the apprentice has an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the minimum requirement for English and maths is Entry Level 3
• British Sign Language qualifications are accepted as an alternative to English qualifications where BSL is your primary language

End Point Assessment Fee

£1,400

Resit Costs*

Professional Discussion: £400
Profect: £400

*It is the employer’s decision as to whether an apprentice re-sits or re-takes their end-point assessment. The employer is responsible for all reassessment costs.

There are two assessment methods used for the EPA of apprentices completing the Cultural Heritage Conservator Apprenticeship. 

Professional Discussion

Supported by a portfolio of evidence, the professional discussion will give apprentices the opportunity to talk about their work, helping them to draw out their underpinning knowledge and skills of conservation which enable them to work effectively as a conservator

Project and Q&A

Apprentices are expected to complete the project based on one specific object, collection or area of work which the candidate has worked on during the term of their apprenticeship. This is equally applicable if the candidate has worked as a conservator within any area of conservation. This is followed up by a short question and answer session to test the candidates understanding of the required criteria. 

• Completed an MA or MSc in conservation
• Employer’s confirmation that the apprentice is working at or above the level in the occupational standard.
• English and mathematics qualifications at Level 2. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.
• A portfolio of evidence. Apprentices will then need to have completed and submitted a portfolio of evidence which is used to support the professional discussion in the end point assessment. 
• A project proposal. Apprentices will also need to have completed a project proposal which details the project which they will submit as part of the EPA. 

End Point Assessment Fee

£2,500

Resit Costs*

Professional Discussion: £700
Project: £450

*It is the employer’s decision as to whether an apprentice re-sits or re-takes their end-point assessment. The employer is responsible for all reassessment costs.

Professional Discussion

Lasting 90 minutes, this assessment method will be assessing 20 of the knowledge, skills, and behaviour criteria. The apprentice is expected to refer to a pre prepared portfolio of evidence to enable them to demonstrate their understanding and application of the criteria being assessed. 

Practical Observation

Lasting around 4 hours, the practical observation will assess 24 of the knowledge skills and behaviour criteria. The observation must cover the following areas: Basic stained glass craft processes, waterproofing, cutting glass, leading processes, safely following standard work processes and procedures, and waste management.

• Employer’s confirmation that the apprentice is working at or above the level in the occupational standard.
• English and mathematics qualifications at Level 2. For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement the apprenticeships English and maths minimum requirement is Entry Level 3 and British Sign Language qualification are an alternative to English qualifications for whom this is their primary language.
• A portfolio of evidence. Apprentices will then need to have completed and submitted a portfolio of evidence which is used to support the professional discussion in the end point assessment. 

End Point Assessment Fee

£2,500

Resit Costs*

Professional Discussion: £650
Observation: £650

*It is the employer’s decision as to whether an apprentice re-sits or re-takes their end-point assessment. The employer is responsible for all reassessment costs.