How long does the observation for the Assessor Coach standard last?

The observation includes two Assessor Coach sessions with a minimum of two different learners, totalling 120 minutes, with a potential variance of 10% depending on the needs of the learners being assessed/coached by the Assessor Coach apprentice. The observation will involve learners who will be taking part in a genuine coaching/assessing session, not role playing. It will usually be a one-to-one session, but a group coaching/assessing session may also be observed. Other learners will not be present during these observations.

Following the Assessor Coach’s observation, the End-Point Assessor (following advice from the Subject Advisor where necessary) will question the apprentice in order to clarify any specific sector/specialist practice(s) arising from the observation (e.g. “why did you take that approach?”), or to address skills or behaviours that may not have been apparent (e.g. “what would you have done if there was a safety issue here?”)

The duration of the questioning relates to any clarificired around the knowledge, skills or behaviour, and will therefore be specific to each Assessor Coach observation and each apprentice. Questioning, where needed will not exceed 10% of the total time of the observation. The Assessor Coach observations represent a total of 70% of the end-point assessment.