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3. Overall grading

Each of the two end-point assessment methods is graded. The independent assessor must individually grade each end-point assessment method – fail, pass, merit or distinction. This is based on the apprentice demonstrating the themes aligned to the knowledge, skills and behaviours that have been assigned to that end-point assessment method

Each end-point assessment method will be marked and graded, and each should be passed. The individual grades will then be aggregated to produce the final apprenticeship grade. To gain an apprenticeship pass or higher grade, the apprentice must achieve a minimum of a pass in each method. An apprenticeship pass represents full competence against the standard. A grade of merit or distinction means an apprentice is demonstrating competence above the standard.

The table below shows how an overall grade for the apprenticeship is achieved.