EPA AE2 - Assessor Overview

This video gives assessors a brief overview of how to carry out the professional discussion for the Digital and Technology Solutions apprenticeship. It explains the role of the six‑item portfolio, how it supports questioning, and how apprentices are encouraged to use the STAR method to describe their own contribution.

It outlines how to prepare for the assessment, how to conduct the online discussion, and how to use open and probing questions to ensure apprentices demonstrate the required knowledge, skills and behaviours. It also summarises the grading process, including the difference between pass and distinction, and the need to record questions, responses and final decisions in the feedback documents.