Compliance and risk officer – Level 3

Facilitation of Assessment

DSW has always had a ‘digital by default’ approach to end-point assessment; this allows us to provide greater flexibility for all stakeholders while reducing fees and our carbon footprint.

• Interviews and presentations are conducted using web conferencing platforms and we’re flexible enough to use a platform of the employer’s choosing when required.
• Written exams, MCQs and Case Studies are carried out online using an invigilated assessment platform
• Portfolios and Projects are submitted to DSW in digital format for assessment
• Our assessments are also administered using an online platform, epaPRO, which provides training providers with access to results, reports and dashboards.

This is all supported by named account managers and operations contacts who are here to support you at each step of the EPA journey.

Assessment Methods

This standard has three assessment methods including:

Interview

• The duration of the interview will be 45 minutes
• Questions focus on criteria not met in the professional discussion

Portfolio of Evidence with Professional Discussion

• Portfolio gathered on-programme and submitted after gateway
• Duration of the professional discussion will be 30 minutes
• Discussion points based on the portfolio

For more details, visit the IfATE website.

Grading

Portfolio of Evidence and the Professional Discussion

To achieve a pass, the apprentice must meet all the pass learning outcomes through a combination of the Portfolio of Evidence and the Professional Discussion.

To achieve a distinction, the apprentice must meet all the pass learning outcomes, and meet a minimum of 2 distinction learning outcomes in all 4 of the below learning areas:

• Delivering Services
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Resilience

Interview

To achieve a pass, the apprentice must meet 14 pass learning outcomes in the Interview.

To achieve a distinction, the apprentice must meet all the pass learning outcomes, and meet a minimum of 2 distinction learning outcomes in all 4 of the below learning areas through the Interview:

• Delivering Services
• Analysis and Problem Solving
• Communicating and Influencing
• Resilience

There are 3 levels of outcome – fail, pass and distinction.

To achieve an overall grade of a pass, a minimum of a pass must be achieved in the Professional Discussion and Interview.

To achieve an overall grade of distinction, a distinction grade must be achieved in the Professional Discussion and Interview.

Benefits and Support

DSW is a leading EPAO trusted by some of the UK’s largest employers and apprenticeship training providers to assess apprentices across a portfolio of more than 35 standards.

We combine first-class customer support, leading assessment technology and assessment expertise to deliver an EPA experience which our clients tell us is unequalled.

Our key benefits include:

• Assessor allocated ahead of gateway to guarantee availability and fast turnaround
• Planning meeting scheduled within 1 working day of Gateway
• Results issued within 5 working days
• Competitive pricing, reduced resit fees and no registration fees
• Dedicated account manager and operations contact
• Quality-assured assessors with extensive sector and assessment experience
• Truly collaborative, partnership approach and dedicated DSW human touch support team
• Delivery of a great learner experience with flexibility to accommodate varied learner environments
• Support materials – Guides, toolkits, webinars and use of digital platforms make EPA efficient and easy
• Engaged with other EPAOs and sector bodies to lead the standardisation of assessment methods and raise professional standards