Apprenticeship Outcomes Assessment Planning

The introduction of apprenticeship standards has meant that we, like all other providers, have had to rethink the way in which we deliver apprenticeship programmes. Just seeing apprenticeship standards as a big NVQ is just wrong. We believe that way to deliver apprenticeships is through constructive outcomes assessment planning.

What are the benefits of apprenticeship outcomes assessment planning? 

Outcomes assessment planning helps to ensure that each apprentice gains the required skills, knowledge and behaviours. It also ensures that apprenticeship standards are delivered in a way that meets the needs of employers. Outcomes assessment planning can help providers track the progress of apprentices and identify any potential issues early on. Finally, it provides a clear route for apprentices to achieve their full potential.

How to conduct outcomes assessment planning

There are a number of steps that providers can take to conduct outcomes assessment planning. The first step is to identify the specific skills, knowledge and behaviours that apprentices need to achieve in order to meet the standards. Providers should then plan how they will assess these skills, knowledge and behaviours. Outcomes assessment planning should be tailored to the needs of each individual apprentice and employer. Finally, providers should track the progress of apprentices and intervene if there are any issues. 

Apprenticeship standards are a great opportunity to raise the bar and provide employers with the skilled workforce they need. Outcomes assessment planning is essential in ensuring that apprenticeship standards are delivered effectively. It provides a clear route for apprentices to achieve their full potential and helps providers track the progress of apprentices. Outcomes assessment planning is an important tool in helping providers deliver high-quality apprenticeships.

How do we manage our outcomes assessment planning?

We use Stedfast for all of our curriculum planning and part of this is outcomes assessment. We take each of the standards in a programme and then identify the measure we will use to ensure learners have the necessary knowledge, skills and behaviours. It also allows us to review our programmes annually and make adjustments and improvements to our programme delivery.

Conclusion

Outcomes assessment planning is an important tool in helping providers deliver high-quality apprenticeships. Outcomes assessment planning can help providers track the progress of apprentices and identify any potential issues early on. Finally, it provides a clear route for apprentices to achieve their full potential. Outcomes assessment planning should be tailored to the needs of each individual apprentice and employer so that they are able to meet the standards set out by qualifications regulators such as Ofqual or ESFA. Providers should take steps towards conducting outcomes assessment planning at all stages in order to ensure quality delivery of programmes.