Children, Young People and Families Manager

This test assesses the apprentice’s competence against the knowledge criteria assigned to this assessment component. A written test, it covers a range of scenarios and lasts for two hours. Each situation is based on one of the themes as found in the assessment plan, with questions relating to knowledge statements which sit within each theme. The apprentice must achieve a minimum of 50% of the pass criteria to pass overall in addition to meeting the pass criteria in all key questions. The test is marked by the Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor and forms 50% of the final grade. This assessment is graded pass/fail.

Apprentices submit the portfolio at least three weeks before the competence interview is due to be held. The portfolio is reviewed by the Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor and is the subject of the competence interview. The competence interview is a structured 55-60-minute discussion between the apprentice and the Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor, supported by evidence in the portfolio. It looks at both the work the apprentice has undertaken and the strengths demonstrated, and considers any gaps or weaknesses in their knowledge, skills or behaviours.