How Ginger Nut Deliver
Our training delivery is based on a remote, blended model of one-to-one sessions, small group sessions, and classroom sessions every 4 weeks, webinars, online courses and other learning resources such as videos, and additional individual support as required. This means that our learners have the guidance they need as well as the flexibility to learn around the requirements of their jobs. We find that this approach reduces disruption for the learners and their line managers giving everyone the best chance of benefitting from the training and completing the course.
Delivery of the standard is remote and is based around competency and knowledge units, consisting of introduction, training, personal study, completion and observation. To support learning, we utilise online resources mapped to the apprenticeship. All learners are also given access to LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke channels designed to support their apprenticeship.
The standard is divided into core knowledge modules which are as follows:
- The business environment and the wider organisational context
- Stakeholder management – stakeholder and governance in practice
- Recruitment, induction and development
- IT systems and data – organisational data and information
- Communication, media types and compliance
- Financial accounting and management; financial decision making and the law; Revenue, costs and profit
- Problem solving and decision making
- Project Management – preparation, initiation, scope, planning & design
- Project Management – models/tools, execution, reporting and evaluation
- Personal organisation and behaviours
- Audits & governance controls, and disclosure obligations
- External suppliers & procurement processes
- Data analysis, and disclosure and verification
- Teamwork and leadership
- Presentation skills
Project Report and Portfolio Building
Each module covers aspects of knowledge, skills and behaviours and helps the learner build the experience and portfolio they need to successfully complete their apprenticeship.
Project report planning starts from 10 months into training and apprentices will be given full support in both the delivery of the project and report, and the presentation skills to help them demonstrate what they’ve achieved.
Gateway and End Point Assessment
At Gateway learners must submit a portfolio of evidence along with a report-scoping document. This should be a 500-word proposal on the report the apprentice is planning to complete and must be approved by the EPAO before the apprentice can start work on their report.
Work Based project report
A report involves the apprentice completing a significant and defined piece of work that has a real business application and benefit. The report must meet the needs of the employer’s business and be relevant to the apprentice’s occupation and apprenticeship.
This assessment method has 2 components:
- Report with a report output
- Presentation with questions and answers
The report will need to be 3,500 words long and must be submitted within 12 weeks. The apprentice will then need to deliver a presentation on their project which will be followed by a Q&A session.
Professional discussion underpinned by portfolio
The apprentice will also undertake a professional discussion based on their portfolio.
Tutors conduct mock EPA assessments to build confidence and readiness.
