End-Point Assessment with IPPE Payroll Administrator (Level 3) V1.0
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A subsidiary of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals
IPP Education as an awarding organisation
Why choose IPP Education?
We have over 30 years of experience in working with training providers and industry experts to build great relationships
IPP Education Ltd is an Ofqual recognised awarding organisation (AO) who specialise in delivering payroll End-Point Assessment (EPA)
l Payroll Administrator (Level 3) V.1.0 l Payroll Administrator (Level 3) V.1.1 l Payroll Assistant Manager (Level 5) V.1.1
Our dedicated EPA team are always available to support both apprentices and employers from gateway to graduation
What is End-Point Assessment? End-Point Assessment (EPA) is the final stage of an apprenticeship. It is an impartial assessment which assesses if an apprentice has developed the skills, knowledge and behaviours that are outlined in the relevant apprenticeship standard. Assessment plans for each standard are designed by a group of professionals within the sector and the EPA is then delivered by independent bodies known as awarding organisations (AOs). It’s important for employers to select an AO as early as possible into the apprenticeship. This is typically done via the apprenticeship training provider, however, ultimately, it is the employer of the apprentice who must make the decision on which AO they engage with. Early engagement will ensure that an apprentice fully understands the assessment criteria and the methods that will be used to carry out the assessment. Once the assessment has been completed, the AO will record the apprenticeships completion, so that a certificate from the Institute for Apprentices and Technical Education (IfATE) can be issued.
All our assessments are built by payroll professionals and relevant to real life workplace situations
We are industry leaders in providing high quality courses and education material to enhance the progression of payroll professionals
All our assessors are experienced payroll professionals that use their in depth knowledge to guide apprentices through assessments
For any queries please email epa@ippeducation.co.uk or call 0121 712 1003
EPA process IPPE will not have direct contact with the apprentice until they have reached gateway. Contact between IPPE and the training provider/employer will begin once IPPE are appointed as the AO. Six months prior to gateway, the training provider will be provided with login details for their apprentices. This will give the apprentice access to IPPE’s learning platform before they reach gateway. Prior access enables the apprentice to become familiar with the assessment plan, the platform they will use during their assessment and have access to practice assessments. In addition, detailed guidance and resources will be available to the apprentice to ensure they are ready and confident to enter the assessment gateway.
Once an apprentice has reached gateway, the EPA team at IPPE will send out a welcome pack to give details of the EPA process and clear clarification on who the apprentices and who the AO is.
Following on from this, clear and continual communication will be made to ensure that everyone involved with the EPA is aware of the expectations.
For any queries please email epa@ippeducation.co.uk or call 0121 712 1003
EPA Overview
Initial meeting
Contracts
9 months from gateway
We will arrange an initial meeting to explain our process to the training provider
All necessary contracts will be sent out by IPP Education after the initial meeting.
We will arrange a call 9 months before the expected gateway date to check on the apprentice progress and send the first invoice.
Assessment one
Gateway
6 months from gateway
The first assessment is multiple choice questions. We will return results within 5 working days.
Once the learner reaches gateway, we will advise start date, provide access to support materials and book the first assessment.
We will arrange a second progress call to check on the apprentice progress and raise the second invoice.
Once passed, the learner may move onto assessment two.
We will then provide access to our learning platform.
The final invoice will be sent at this point.
Assessment two
Certificate
Assessment three
The second assessment is a role simulation. We will return results within 5 working days.
Once all three assessments have been completed to a satisfactory standard, we will send all necessary certificates to the learner.
The third and final assessment is a professional discussion.
We will return results within 5 working days.
Once passed, the learner may move onto assessment three.
For any queries please email epa@ippeducation.co.uk or call 0121 712 1003
Assessments Assessments must be carried out in this order. The learner will not be permitted to move on to the next assessment until the previous one has been completed with a satisfactory score.
All three assessments must be completed within 3 months of entering gateway.
Multiple Choice Questionnaire
Role Simulation
Professional Discussion
The second assessment is a role simulation in which the learner will be required to apply their payroll knowledge to different working environments. There are three hours allowed to complete this plus up to three breaks of one hour each which would give a potential six hours total to complete. No research can be carried out in these breaks This assessment will be carried out at the apprentices workplace and we will use remote proctoring software as well as a workplace invigilator. This is an open book assessment and so materials may be used to refer to. Access is allowed to any necessary online help during the assessment except for social media. The apprentice cannot continue onto the next assessment until they have passed the role simulation assessment. If they fail then two re-sits are permitted.
The first assessment is a multiple choice question test. There will be 50 questions to answer in a two hour timeframe and this examination will be invigilated by the employer. This assessment will be carried out at the workplace and we will use remote proctoring software as well as a workplace invigilator. It is a closed book assessment. The questions will be equally weighted between Payroll (core) and Payroll (pensions). Each correct answer is worth 1 mark. The assessment is marked and moderated by IPP Education to ensure all results are correct. Results are sent out within 5 working days. The apprentice cannot continue onto the next assessment until they have passed the multiple choice test. If they fail then two re-sits are permitted.
The final assessment is a professional discussion in which the learner will have a structured discussion with their assessor. The assessor will incorporate 14 questions to enable the learner to demonstrate their understanding of the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) required with this qualification. The discussion will last for one hour. This assessment will be carried out via a Microsoft Teams call between the apprentice and assessor. It is an open book assessment and the apprentice may have materials with them to refer to. The discussion will last for one hour starting from when the first question is asked with a 10% tolerance. The apprentice cannot complete their course until they have passed the professional discussion. If they fail then two re-sits are permitted.
For any queries please email epa@ippeducation.co.uk or call 0121 712 1003
Assessment timeline We look to move every apprentice through the assessment process as swiftly as possible. In order to do this, we provide results within 5 working days from assessment, and can have each assessment pre-booked for 8 days from the last one where possible. The example below shows the fastest potential timeline in which the apprentice passes all assessments.
Multiple choice questionnaire
Monday 1st
Results sent out PASS
Friday 5th
Role simulation
Tuesday 9th
Results sent out PASS
Monday 15th
Professional discussion
Wednesday 17th
Results sent out PASS
Tuesday 23rd
Course complete
Gateway is restricted to a 3 month timeframe and each individual re-sit could set the learner back by a minimum of 8 days. This is why we aim to schedule each assessment for as soon as possible - to ensure every learner has the greatest possibility of passing the course within the allocated 3 months.
However, we will always follow the lead of the apprentice and what suits them, to ensure everyone feels as prepared and confident as possible.
If the apprentice does not pass all three assessments within 3 months, they must start the full gateway process again and re-sit all assessments, even those they had passed.
For any queries please email epa@ippeducation.co.uk or call 0121 712 1003
Pricing
OPTION A - REMOTE £900
OPTION B - HYBRID £1,150
For Option A the assessments are carried out using remote proctoring software. The employer would need to provide an employee outside of the payroll team to invigilate.
Option B includes a face-to-face meeting with the assessor for the second assessment, at the learner’s workplace. The employer must provide a suitable space for this to take place.
Both packages include support materials within our learning platform Brightspace, as well as a personal service from our dedicated EPA team, who will guide the learner through the process and be on hand for any questions.
Payments are made in three instalments as detailed below:
£100
£200
Remaining Balance
Due after 9 month review
Due 6 months prior to gateway and access to platform
Due when learner goes to gateway
Re-sits
Learners are allowed to re-sit each assessment up to 3 times. However, this is dependent on the time
available, as both re-sits and subsequent assessments must fall within the 3 month timeframe specified to complete gateway.
Any re-sits must be approved by the employer before being booked.
Remote option re-sit fees
Hybrid option re-sit fees
Assessment 1 - £65
Assessment 1 - £65
Assessment 2 - £150
Assessment 2 - £325
Assessment 3 - £325
Assessment 3 - £225
For any queries please email epa@ippeducation.co.uk or call 0121 712 1003
Support
At IPP Education, we are passionate about supporting learners to become the best payroll professional they can be.
We will support learners and employers in any way we can throughout the gateway process.
Having a dedicated EPA team available by phone or email for all queries and assistance
Providing practice materials for assessments on our dedicated learning platform
Sending an information pack including an FAQ list at gateway entry for learners to keep and refer to throughout their journey
For any queries please email epa@ippeducation.co.uk or call 0121 712 1003
Looking for more information?
Contact the IPP Education End-Point Assessment team, on 0121 712 1003 or email epa@ippeducation.co.uk
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