Level 5 Learning and Development Consultant / Business Partner v1.1 – Summary Gateway Requirements • • •
Project proposal Learning journal Achieved English and Mathematics qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules
EPA Window •
6 months
Assessment Methods Assessment Method 1: Work-based Project with Professional Discussion • • • •
Formal business report of 5000 words (+/- 10%) 75-minute (+/- 10%) professional discussion 10-12 questions The apprentice will have up to 5 months to complete the project
Assessment Method 2: Presentation and Q&A based on the Learning Journal • • • •
25-minute presentation 35-minute Q&A 5-7 questions Apprentice to be given at least 3 weeks’ notice of the assessment date
Assessment Service/Level 5 Learning and Development Consultant/Business Partner v1.1/April 2026
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Grading Project with Professional Discussion
Presentation and Q&A based on Learning Journal
Overall Grade
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Distinction
Pass
Merit
Pass
Distinction
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Pass
Fail
Fail
Fail
Pass
Fail
Support Materials • • • • • • • •
Assessment Specification Assessment Criteria Content Assessment Journey Grading Descriptors Mock EPA Records Learning Journal Evidence Locator Project Proposal Template Project Evidence Locator
Assessment Service/Level 5 Learning and Development Consultant/Business Partner v1.1/April 2026
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