How long does the observation for the Poultry Worker standard last?

During this assessment, the apprentice is observed performing regular day-to-day tasks. The activity is designed to enable the apprentice to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and three behaviours assigned to this assessment method.

The observation period will last 120 minutes. A 10% variance is permitted at the End-Point Assessor’s discretion to allow the apprentice to complete their task. No new tasks will be observed after the time limit has been reached

A temporary dispensation has been applied to the assessment plan version ST0389/AP01 for this apprenticeship. The dispensation starts from 5 December 2022 and will run until the revised end-point assessment (EPA) plan is published. However, it may be withdrawn if the assessment plan is revised sooner or the dispensation is no longer necessary.

End-Point Assessment Organisations (EPAOs) delivering EPAs for the apprenticeship will implement the dispensation as required, supported and monitored by the relevant External Quality Assurer (EQA) provider. Thisispensation will replace the Observational Practical Assessment (OPA) with an extended question and answer (Q&A) session informed by specific video and photographic evidence to set requirements. All EPAOs must deliver the assessment according to the dispensation to support comparability for learners.

The video evidence must be comprised of two set tasks that target a range of knowledge, skills and behaviours that are mapped to the OPA. Each task will require video evidence (up to a maximum of 15 minutes each) and should be captured in the workplace or other suitable environment. The tasks may be simulated where required (e.g. to support seasonal availability) though examples of genuine real-world activities that align with the evidence requirements are preferred where possible. The photographic evidence will support the video evidence by capturing other areas of performance against the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) not covered by the two main tasks. The quantity of images will vary depending on the nature of the KSBs being captured. The EPAO must provide clear details of the requirements for each type of evidence (both video and photographic) that the apprentice must capture.

Both the video and photographic evidence must be obtained post-gateway (to avoid any crossover with the portfolio of evidence). All evidence must be submitted to the EPAO 10 days prior to the Q&A session taking place in order to allow appropriate questions to be generated/ selected by the EPAO/ assessor. The video and photographic evidence will be reviewed by both the apprentice and assessor during the Q&A session. The main focus of assessment is the responses (supported by reference to the required evidence) offered by the apprentice during the Q&A session. The Q&A session will be a maximum of two hours (inclusive of reviewing all evidence such as playing the video evidence). The Q&A session may take place remotely.