Resit Policy

The procedure outlines what happens if an apprentice fails any element of their end-point assessment.  

Responsibility

If an apprentice fails a retest, the employer/training provider will decide whether further attempts can be made. 

Procedure Train Driver Standard

The apprentice needs to pass all three of the end-point assessment methods to pass. If an apprentice fails one of the assessment methods they will be given a further opportunity to resit the assessment within three months of their first attempt. A re-sit does not require further learning, whereas a re-take does.  

The resit will require the candidate to sit the assessment methods they have yet to complete successfully on previous attempts. For example, if a candidate has passed all components bar the online test, their resit will only consist of the online test.  

Further re-takes will be at the discretion of the employer following a formal review with the apprentice to determine if the apprentice is ready for further assessment 

If the apprentice fails more than one assessment method the apprentice will need to undertake a period of further learning. The apprentice must have a supportive action plan in place to prepare them for the re-take.  

Further re-takes will be at the discretion of the employer following a formal review with the apprentice to determine if the apprentice is ready for further assessment.  

If the apprentice is unable to complete one of the assessment methods due to reasons beyond their control, such as assessor absence, the assessment method missed should be rescheduled and the potential grade the apprentice could achieve would not be affected in these circumstances. Whether or not there are extenuating circumstances, is for the independent assessor to decide.  

If the retakes are not passed within six months of the Employer Gateway the apprentice will need to retake the whole end-point assessment.