Assessment Introduction
This apprenticeship equips professionals with the skills to ensure software quality, enabling organisations to deliver reliable, secure, and user-friendly digital products. Software Testers identify risks, validate functionality, and support teams to release high-quality solutions.
They will:
Design and execute manual and automated tests across the development lifecycle
Identify defects and collaborate with developers to resolve issues
Analyse performance and functionality to ensure software meets user and business requirements
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Assessment Information
Explore the assessment methods, grading criteria and pricing information below.
Scenario-based Test
This assessment method has two components:
Component 1: Scenario-based Test
Apprentices must complete three scenario-based tests set by the EPAO over two consecutive days.
Component 2: Questioning
Questioning will involve questions that focus on the scenario-based test. It is a structured 45-minute conversation with an independent assessor and is designed to draw out the best of the apprentice’s competence and excellence and covers the assessment criteria assigned to this assessment method.
A 75-minute two-way discussion underpinned by the portfolio, which involves both the independent assessor and the apprentice actively listening and participating in a formal conversation.
Professional Discussion Underpinned by Portfolio
Grades awarded are fail, pass, merit, or distinction.
Grades
Assessment Delivery
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