End Point Assessment
| Module title | End Point Assessment |
|---|---|
| Module code | POLM886DA |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | |
| Module staff | Dr Maya Vachkova (Convenor) |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 40 |
|---|
Module description
This module entails participation in the End Point Assessment (EPA) for the Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship. The EPA will be undertaken within a 6-month period after completing the full portfolio of evidence and all taught modules of the MSc Systems Thinking in the Public Sector programme.
The EPA consists of two discrete Assessment Methods: (1) Work-based Project Report with Presentation also called Assessment Method 1 (AM1); and (2) a Professional Discussion underpinned by Portfolio also called Assessment Method 2 (AM2). Both AM1 and AM2 are mapped on different KSBs and there is no crossover with the KSBs evidenced in both Assessment Methods. These assessments are designed to enable you to demonstrate that you have achieved the knowledge, skills and behaviours of the Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship standard. To pass this module, you must complete both assessments. Further information on the EPA including details of the assessment can be found in the EPA plan for the Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship End Point Assessment Plan at https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/4172/st0787_systems-thinking-practitioner_l7_forpublication7420.pdf
Module aims - intentions of the module
This module is designed to integrate the End Point Assessment (EPA) for the award of the Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship into the MSc Systems Thinking in the Public Sector programme.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Explain how your academic work during the MSc Systems Thinking in the Public Sector and in your work role as an apprentice meets the requirements and KSBs for the Level 7 Systems Thinking Practitioner Apprenticeship (this includes all KSBs that are split between the Assessment Method 1 and 2).
- 2. Write a high-quality report to describe the work-based project you will use to support EPA Assessment Method 1 in written form. Be able to explain this project in a professional discussion as part of Assessment Method 1 (KSBs specified for AM1 pp 16-17 from the End Point Assessment Plan).
- 3. Discuss your portfolio of evidence as part of EPA Assessment Method 2 (KSBs specified for AM2 pp 18-19 from the End Point Assessment Plan).
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 4. Communicate effectively in written and oral form
- 5. Discuss your professional activities as a systems thinking practitioner
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formative feedback from Academic Mentors as needed. |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 100 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Practical 1: Participation in EPA Assessment Method 1 | 50 | See definition of EPA Assessment Method 1 st0787_systems-thinking-practitioner_l7_forpublication7420.pdf (instituteforapprenticeships.org) | 1-2, 4-5 | Feedback from EPAO |
| Practical 2: Participation in EPA Assessment Method 2 | 50 | See definition of EPA Assessment Method 2 above st0787_systems-thinking-practitioner_l7_forpublication7420.pdf (instituteforapprenticeships.org) | 1, 3-5 | Feedback from EPAO |
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 | ||||
| 0 |
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Practical 1: Participation in EPA Assessment Method 1 | Practical 1: Participation in EPA Assessment Method 1 | 1-2, 4-5 | Refer to guidance on reassessment in the EPA plan st0787_systems-thinking-practitioner_l7_forpublication7420.pdf (instituteforapprenticeships.org) |
| Practical 2: Participation in EPA Assessment Method 2 | Practical 2: Participation in EPA Assessment Method 2 | 1, 3-5 | Refer to guidance on reassessment in the EPA plan st0787_systems-thinking-practitioner_l7_forpublication7420.pdf (instituteforapprenticeships.org) |
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
There are currently no reading list entries found for this module.
| Credit value | |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 0 |
| Module pre-requisites | n/a |
| Module co-requisites | n/a |
| NQF level (module) | 7 |
| Available as distance learning? | Yes |
| Origin date | 10/10/2022 |
| Last revision date | 09/12/2022 |
