Once the apprentice has completed all of the required training on their apprenticeship - known as the 'gateway' - they will then go through the end point assessment process. This can take up to six months and is based on the End Point Assessment Plans developed by the trailblazer groups.
Icon deliveres End Point Assessment for the following apprenticeship standards:
Cultural heritage conservation technician
Cultural Heritage Conservation Technicians are specialist practitioners working under the supervision of professional conservators, conservation scientists or senior conservation technicians. They work to ensure the preservation of cultural heritage objects or collections housed in archives, art galleries, libraries, museums, private collections, as well as historic and ancient sites. They may also undertake work related to the internal and external features of buildings.
Assessment Methods
There are two assessment methods used for the EPA of apprentices completing the Cultural Heritage Conservation Technician 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 conservation technician.
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 conservation technician 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.
Gateway Requirements
- 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.
Costs
End Point Assessment Fee
£1,800
Resit Costs*
Professional Discussion: £550
Project: £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.
Cultural heritage conservator
Conservators are specialist practitioners working to protect, preserve and conserve objects or collections of objects housed in archives, art galleries, libraries, museums, private collections, as well as historic and ancient sites. They may also undertake work related to the internal and external features of buildings, such as historic decorative interiors, stained glass windows and sculpture. Conservators combine practical skills with knowledge of art history, architecture, science, changing fashions and lifestyles to understand the context of the objects they work with, and to conserve them sensitively and appropriately.
Assessment Methods
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.
Gateway Requirements
- 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.
Costs
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.
Museums and galleries technician
A Museum and Gallery Technician creates permanent and temporary exhibitions and displays, meeting strict deadlines of time and cost. They design, manufacture and install bespoke display and interpretation solutions, which may include mounts and showcases.
Assessment Methods
Professional Discussion
Lasting 90 minutes, this assessment method will be assessing 54 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 2.5 hours, the practical observation will assess 17 of the knowledge skills and behaviour criteria. The observation must cover the following areas:
- the application of health & safety, security and environmental procedures and processes to support the activity,
- installation using correct equipment and building any mounts, supports or cases’ as necessary,
- deinstallation and wrapping of both objects and associated items securely for transport,
- returning the work space to a tidy state, and
- application of appropriate internal policies and procedures.
Gateway Requirements
- 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.
Costs
End Point Assessment Fee
£1,800
Resit Costs*
Professional Discussion: £550
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.
Stained glass craftsperson
The broad purpose of the occupation is the research, design, craft, construction and fitting of stained glass. This includes conservation and restoration of stained glass as well as working on new commissions or architectural projects.
Assessment Methods
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.
Gateway Requirements
- 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.
Costs
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.
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