Apprenticeship Overview
Learning and Development Practitioners are responsible for identifying training needs, designing and delivering learning solutions, and evaluating their impact. Their expertise can range from technical and vocational to behavioural skills, ensuring training is aligned with business goals and performance. They may specialise in areas like learning design, e-learning, or blended learning, with a forward-looking approach that may include sustainability strategies such as the UK’s net-zero carbon target.
Working across private, public, and third sectors, L&D Practitioners support workplace performance at individual, team, and organisational levels, collaborating with HR teams, business leaders, and Subject Matter Experts.
Level: 3
Typical duration to gateway (excluding EPA period): 18 months.
Maximum funding: £6,000.
Version: 1.0 (ST0562/AP02)
End-point Assessments (EPA): EPA1 Work-based project with professional discussion. EPA2 Presentation with Q&A based on learning journal.
EPA Gateway
In addition to the employer’s confirmation that the apprentice is working at or above the level in the occupational standard, the apprentice must submit the following gateway requirements.
For those with an education, health and care plan or a legacy statement, the apprenticeship’s English and Mathematics minimum requirement is Entry Level 3. British Sign Language (BSL) qualifications are an alternative to English qualifications for those who have BSL as their primary language.
A project plan outlining the title and scope of the work-based project. It should align with the assessment criteria and knowledge, skills and behaviours listed in the assessment plan for EPA1.
A selection of the best pieces of evidence gathered by an apprentice during their apprenticeship. The evidence should demonstrate how an apprentice has carried out specific work tasks mapped to the assessment criteria and knowledge, skills and behaviours listed in the assessment plan for EPA2.
Learning and Development Practitioner EPA
The EPA consists of two end-point assessments.
A 2,250-word work-based project requiring the implementation of a learning and development solution to a real business problem, submitted by the end of month four of the EPA period.
A 60-minute two-way discussion based on the work-based project, which involves both the independent assessor and the apprentice actively listening and participating in a formal conversation.
A presentation based on the learning journal will be presented to an independent assessor, this will be followed by a questioning session; the presentation will take 20 minutes, and the questioning will take 25 minutes.
Grading
Apprentices must pass both EPAs (1 & 2) to successfully complete their apprenticeship. Grades awarded are fail, pass, merit or distinction. Apprentices will receive their grade ten working days after completing their final assessment method.
Links
Link to Apprenticeship Standard
Link to Qualification Specification
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