Coaching Professional EPA (New)
Coaching is a way of treating people, a way of thinking and a way of being which is seen as vital to supporting individuals and organisations in increasingly volatile and ever-changing environments. The underlying and ever present purpose of coaching is building the self-belief of others, regardless of the context, to be curious and self-aware, better equipping them to collaborate, innovate, deal with the increasing pace of change and get the best from increasingly diverse environments.
What is the EPA for Coaching Professional
There are three assessment methods for Coaching Professional Level 5 EPA:
- Observation with questions and answers
- Interview, supported with a portfolio
- Knowledge test
For Observation with questions and answers:
• no specific requirements
For Interview supported by portfolio of evidence, the apprentice will be required to submit:
• A portfolio of evidence which is submitted to the AO at the Gateway.
The portfolio of evidence requirements are as follows:
• The apprentice will have prepared a portfolio of evidence during the on-programme phase to support the interview. The format and structure of the portfolio must be agreed between the employer and apprentice and will be presented electronically.
• Reflective accounts and self-evaluation cannot be included as evidence, with the exception of reflection/evaluation of the coaching practice that has been delivered by the apprentice in relation to B1.
• The portfolio should contain written accounts of activities that have been completed and referenced against the knowledge, skills and behaviours, supported by appropriate evidence, such as video/audio extracts with a typical maximum duration of 60 minutes; written statements; project plans; reports; minutes; observation reports; presentations; feedback from managers, supervisors or peers; papers or reports written by the apprentices; performance reviews. This is not a definitive list; other evidence sources are allowable.
• The content must be sufficient to evidence the apprentice can apply the knowledge, skills and behaviours required as mapped to assessment method 2 (Interview). There must be at least one piece of evidence relating to each knowledge, skill and behaviour mapped to assessment method 2. One piece of evidence can be referenced against more than one knowledge, skill or behavioural requirement. It is expected that there will be typically be a minimum of 10 pieces and a maximum of 15 pieces of evidence.
• Any employer contributions should focus only on direct observation of evidence (for example witness statements) rather than opinions.
• The evidence provided must be valid and attributable to the apprentice; the portfolio of evidence must contain a statement from the employer confirming this.
For Knowledge Test:
• no specific requirements
EPA Support materials for Coaching Professional Level 5
Advance EPA provides information and guidance for the Coaching Professional Level 5 EPA. This includes how to prepare for the Observation, Knowledge test and Interview, key timescales, and what to expect during the end point assessment.
To partner with us as your AO and access the EPA guidance for Coaching Professional, complete our contact form and one of our team will be happy to help.
What is the EPA fee for Coaching Professional Level 5?
The EPA fee for Coaching Professional Level 5 is £850. Advance EPA fees includes our toolkit, guidance and the excellent service we’re known for.
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