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.
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