Results
As the career partner for people professionals, the CIPD will support all apprentices to achieve a successful outcome and reach their potential in their career
Overview
All End Point Assessments (EPAs) that the CIPD offer have a range of possible grading outcomes. In all cases the overall EPA grade is determined through a combination of the grades achieved for the assessment methods.
Select your apprenticeship standard tab to see how the score and grade is awarded.
Level 3 HR Support
To pass the Level 3 HR Support EPA, an apprentice will need to achieve full coverage. This means all knowledge, skill and behaviour components must be sufficiently evidenced. The components are split between the assessment methods with knowledge and some skills assessed in the Consultative Project and behaviours and the remaining skills assessed in the Professional Discussion.
The available grades are: Fail, Pass and Distinction which are determined based on a combination of the two assessment methods.
| Overall EPA | Consultative Project | Professional Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| Fail | Any Grade | Fail |
| Fail | Fail | Any Grade |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Distinction | Pass |
| Pass | Pass | Distinction |
| Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
Grades are achieved for each assessment method based on these rules:
- Fail is where not all components have been sufficiently evidenced
- Pass is where all components have been sufficiently evidenced and the overall score is between 60% and 84%
- Distinction is where all components have been sufficiently evidenced, Distinction components have exceeded requirements and the overall score is between 85% and 100%.
Level 5 HR Consultant Partner
To pass the Level 5 HR Consultant Partner EPA, an apprentice will need to achieve full coverage. This means all knowledge, skill and behaviour components must be sufficiently evidenced. The components are split between the assessment methods with knowledge and some skills assessed in the Consultative Project and behaviours and the remaining skills assessed in the Professional Discussion.
The available grades are: Fail, Pass and Distinction which are determined based on a combination of the two assessment methods.
| Overall EPA | Consultative Project | Professional Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| Fail | Any Grade | Fail |
| Fail | Fail | Any Grade |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Distinction | Pass |
| Pass | Pass | Distinction |
| Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
Grades are achieved for each assessment method based on these rules:
- Fail is where not all components have been sufficiently evidenced
- Pass is where all components have been sufficiently evidenced and the overall score is between 60% and 84%
- Distinction is where all components have been sufficiently evidenced, Distinction components have exceeded requirements and the overall score is between 85% and 100%.
Level 3 L&D Practitioner
To pass the Level 3 L&D Practitioner EPA, an apprentice will need to achieve full coverage. This means all grading descriptors need to be sufficiently evidenced. A premium has been placed on EPA1 - Work Based Project with Professional Discussion, which means that a Distinction must be achieved in EPA1 for an overall Merit or Distinction.
The available grades are: Fail, Pass, Merit, and Distinction which are determined based on a combination of the two assessment methods.
| Overall EPA | EPA1 - Work Based Project with Professional Discussion | EPA2 - Presentation and Q&A based on the Learning Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Fail | Any Grade | Fail |
| Fail | Fail | Any Grade |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Pass | Distinction |
| Merit | Distinction | Pass |
| Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
Grades are achieved for each assessment method based on these rules:
- Fail is where not all grading descriptors have been sufficiently evidenced.
- Pass is where all grading descriptors have been sufficiently evidenced.
- Distinction is where all grading descriptors including the Pass and Distinction criteria have been met.
Level 5 L&D Consultant Business Partner
To pass the Level 5 L&D Consultant Business Partner EPA, an apprentice will need to achieve full coverage. This means all grading descriptors need to be sufficiently evidenced. A premium has been placed on EPA1 - Work Based Project with Professional Discussion, which means that a Distinction must be achieved in EPA1 for an overall Merit or Distinction.
The available grades are: Fail, Pass, Merit, and Distinction which are determined based on a combination of the two assessment methods.
| Overall EPA | EPA1 - Work Based Project with Professional Discussion | EPA2 - Presentation and Q&A based on the Learning Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Fail | Any Grade | Fail |
| Fail | Fail | Any Grade |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Pass | Distinction |
| Merit | Distinction | Pass |
| Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
Grades are achieved for each assessment method based on these rules:
- Fail is where not all grading descriptors have been sufficiently evidenced.
- Pass is where all grading descriptors have been sufficiently evidenced.
- Distinction is where all grading descriptors including the Pass and Distinction criteria have been met.
Level 7 Senior People Professional
To pass the Level 7 Senior People Professional EPA, an apprentice will need to meet the required standard across all areas. This means all grading descriptors need to be sufficiently evidenced. The grading descriptors are split between the assessment methods with the majority in the Professional Discussion.
The available grades are: Fail, Pass and Distinction which are determined based on a combination of the two assessment methods.
| Overall EPA | Professional Discussion | Project Proposal, Presentation and Questioning |
|---|---|---|
| Fail | Any Grade | Fail |
| Fail | Fail | Any Grade |
| Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Pass | Distinction | Pass |
| Pass | Pass | Distinction |
| Distinction | Distinction | Distinction |
Grades are achieved for each assessment method based on these rules:
- Fail is where not all Pass level grading descriptors have achieved a rating of met or exceeded.
- Pass is where all Pass level grading descriptors have achieved a rating of met or exceeded.
- Distinction is where all grading descriptors including Pass and Distinction level have achieved a rating of met or exceeded.
Resits and retakes
We understand that receiving a Fail outcome will be disappointing and we'll do everything we can to support you to achieve a successful outcome. Resits and retakes are available to apprentices with their employers’ authorisation due to additional costs.
It is important to consider whether a retake or a resit is more appropriate. In most instances if only one assessment method needs to be reassessed then a resit is the right choice. Where both assessment methods need to be reassessed, a retake would be the best option.
If an apprentice is undertaking a retake they will need to agree a training and development plan with their employer and training provider to make sure they’re ready for EPA again. Retakes will follow the same rules as the initial End Point Assessment.
The rules for resits vary from standard to standard so please read the Resit Policy and Guidance for your apprenticeship standard to help prepare.
Results for resits/retakes will be released on SmartEPA (SEPA) approximately two to three weeks after the date of assessment. To book a resit or a retake, contact MyEPA@cipd.co.uk.
Level 5 HR Consultant Partner
Level 3 L&D Practitioner
Level 5 L&D Consultant Business Partner
Level 7 Senior People Professional
Apprenticeship and End Point Assessment
The CIPD is the professional body for the people profession and an 'outstanding' End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO)