Licensed conveyancer or licensed probate practitioner

ST1311, licensed conveyancer or licensed probate practitioner level 6

This is a summary of the key things that you – the apprentice and your employer need to know about your end-point assessment (EPA). You and your employer should read the EPA plan for the full details. It has information on assessment method requirements, roles and responsibilities, and re-sits and re-takes.

What is an end-point assessment and why it happens

An EPA is an assessment at the end of your apprenticeship. It will assess you against the knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) in the occupational standard. Your training will cover the KSBs. The EPA is your opportunity to show an independent assessor how well you can carry out the occupation you have been trained for.

Your employer will choose an end-point assessment organisation (EPAO) to deliver the EPA. Your employer and training provider should tell you what to expect and how to prepare for your EPA.

The length of the training for this apprenticeship is typically 56 months. The EPA period is typically 3 months.

The overall grades available for this apprenticeship are:

• fail

• pass

• merit

• distinction

When you pass the EPA, you will be awarded your apprenticeship certificate.

EPA gateway

The EPA gateway is when the EPAO checks and confirms that you have met any requirements required before you start the EPA. You will only enter the gateway when your employer says you are ready.

The gateway requirements for your EPA are:

• achieved English and mathematics qualifications in line with the apprenticeship funding rules

• passed any other qualifications listed in the occupational standard

For the licensed conveyancer or licensed probate practitioner, the qualification required is:

Level 4 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice

Level 4 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice

Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law and Practice

Level 6 Diploma in Probate Law and Practice

Assessment methods

Presentation with questions

You will produce and deliver a presentation to an independent assessor. You must submit your presentation slides and any supporting materials to the EPAO by the end of week 4 of the EPA period. The presentation and questions will last at least 50 minutes. The independent assessor will ask you at least 3 questions.

Interview underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

You will have an interview with an independent assessor. It will last at least 60 minutes. They will ask you at least 6 questions. The questions will be about certain aspects of your occupation. You can use it to help answer the questions.

Knowledge and skills test

This is an integrated assessment method.

This integrated assessment method forms part of the apprenticeship’s EPA as well as the awarding of the qualification.

The KSBs aligned to this integrated assessment method will be assessed and graded by the awarding body or their delegated person or organisation and contribute to the overall outcome of the apprenticeship and the qualification.

The knowledge statements aligned to this assessment method will be assessed by the apprentice passing one of the qualifications listed below in relation to their chosen option:

Either:

Council for Licensed Conveyancers Level 6 Diploma HG1F 86 - Conveyancing Law and Practice

OR

Council for Licensed Conveyancers Probate Level 6 Diploma HG1C 86 - The Administration of Estates

Who to contact for help or more information

You should speak to your employer if you have a query that relates to your job.

You should speak to your training provider if you have any questions about your training or EPA before it starts.

You should receive detailed information and support from the EPAO before the EPA starts. You should speak to them if you have any questions about your EPA once it has started.Reasonable adjustments

If you have a disability, a physical or mental health condition or other special considerations, you may be able to have a reasonable adjustment that takes this into account. You should speak to your employer, training provider and EPAO and ask them what support you can get. The EPAO will decide if an adjustment is appropriate.

Professional recognition

This apprenticeship aligns with Council for Licensed Conveyancers and Probate Professionals for Licensed Conveyancer

Please contact the professional body for more details.

This apprenticeship aligns with Council for Licensed Conveyancers and Probate Professionals for Licensed Probate Practitioner

Please contact the professional body for more details.