What should the apprentice prepare ahead of the practical observation for the Poultry Technician standard?

The apprentice is not expected to prepare anything specific, however, through their engagement with the on-programme theory and practical elements, they should have the required ability to meet the knowledge, skills and behaviours included in the observational practical assessment.

The observational practical assessment will be conducted at your workplace or other suitable location following the multiple choice test.

Your training provider will make the End-Point Assessor aware of any limitations in the assessment premises or the available production cycle or process, which would constrain the skills to be assessed at the time of the observational practical Assessment. The apprentice will undertake a practical activity based on their identified Specialism.

The apprentice will be expected to complete the activity and demonstrate the core skills and specialist skills assigned to this assessment method. In doing so, will also demonstrate the application of knowledge through their responses to the End-Point Assessor’s questions. Furthermore, in demonstrating the skills, the apprentice will also have the opportunity to show three of the behaviours, as their approach to the tasks is also of vital importance.

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 However, it may be withdrawn if the assessment plan is revised sooner, or the dispensation is no longer necessary.

Consequently, the observational practical assessment has been replaced with an extended question and answer session informed by specific video and photographic evidence to set requirements