Senior Compliance and Risk – L6

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

Project Report, Presentation and Questioning  

• 1 or 2 projects completed in the last 6 months before gateway
• Project title and scope set after gateway
• Project report is a maximum of 3,850 words
• Presentation based on the project report
• Presentation will typically last 20 minutes (+/-10%)
• 30 minutes Q&A session (+/-10%)
• Q&A session will consist of at least 8 questions  

Professional Discussion under pinned by Portfolio of Evidence    

• Portfolio gathered on programme and submitted at gateway
• A showcase, displaying the best work-based examples of how the apprentice has demonstrated the learning outcomes
• Duration of the professional discussion will be 90 minutes (+10%)
• Will consist of a minimum of 6 discussion points

For more details, visit the IfATE website.

Grading

Project Report Presentation and Questioning

The scenario based task is graded by the IEPA against the grading criteria assigned to the assessment method. 

To achieve a pass, the apprentice must meet all 7 pass criteria.

To achieve a distinction, the apprentice must meet all 7 pass criteria and all 3 distinction criteria.

Professional Discussion 

The professional discussion is graded by the IEPA against the grading criteria assigned to the assessment method.

To achieve a pass, the apprentice must fully meet all 9 pass.

To achieve a distinction, the apprentice must fully meet all 9 pass criteria and all 4 distinction criteria.

Overall Grading

The available grades for the Senior Compliance and Risk Specialist are fail, pass, merit and distinction.

In order to gain an overall EPA grade of pass, apprentices must achieve a pass in both assessment methods.

To achieve an overall grade of merit, the apprentice must achieve a pass in one assessment method and a distinction in the other.

To achieve an overall grade of distinction, the apprentice must achieve a distinction in both assessment methods.

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