Early Intervention Practitioner
Version 1.1 – VQA Level 4 End-Point Assessment for ST0868 Early Intervention Practitioner (610/6507/9)
Version: 1.1
Duration: 18 months
Level: 4
LARS Number: 636
Reference: ST0868
Funding: £5,000
Early Intervention Practitioners work across statutory and voluntary organisations to provide early support for individuals of all ages. They help people overcome challenges affecting their daily lives, such as addiction, behavioural issues, or learning difficulties, by offering practical assistance, emotional support, and impartial guidance. Their goal is to prevent problems from escalating into more complex situations by providing timely, voluntary interventions and coordinating with families, communities, and other professionals.
Apprenticeship Assessment Components
To complete their Apprenticeship Assessment, Early Intervention Practitioner apprentices must achieve a pass or distinction in their presentation with questions and professional discussion underpinned by portfolio.
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In the presentation with questions, the apprentice has the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method by delivering a presentation to the Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor. The presentation and questions must last 45 minutes, with the presentation taking 30 minutes and questioning lasting 15 minutes. The Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor must ask at least four questions after the presentation.
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The professional discussion is a two-way discussion involving both the Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor and the Apprentice. It lasts 60 minutes and the Apprenticeship Assessment Assessor asks at least 10 questions, all of which are about certain aspects of the occupation. The apprentice may have access to their portfolio during the assessment.
Why VQA?
Gateway to completion submission reviewed within 24 hours
Assessments booked within 1 working day of gateway to completion approval
Results released in market-leading time
Assessment planning meetings offered to all apprentices
Average gateway-to-completion of 6 weeks*
*unless otherwise stipulated by the assessment plan Gateway to Completion Requirements
Portfolio of evidence
Achieved English and maths qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
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