HR Consultant/Partner
End Point Assessment

Level 5

Assessment for HR Consultant/Partner apprentices from 1st for Awarding.

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Overview

What is a HR Consultant/Partner?

A HR Consultant or Business Partner provides strategic HR expertise and tailored solutions to address business challenges, typically supporting mid-level and senior managers. Whether working as a generalist or in a specialist area like resourcing or reward, they influence decision-making, lead HR projects, and align people strategies with organisational goals.

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Typical EPA period 4 months
ST Code ST0238
Ofqual qualification number 610/0319/0
Method
Remote
EPA is usually carried out remotely, with video calling. This allows flexible booking for apprentices throughout England.
EPA fee
£1150
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Assessment

What does end point assessment involve for HR Consultant/Partner level 5?

1.

Consultative Project

Apprentices write a project describing a situation where they have successfully worked with a customer to deliver a specific piece of HR work or provide an HR solution(s) for them. The project should be 5,000 words.

2.

The Professional Discussion

The Professional Discussion takes place after the Consultative Project has been completed and assessed. It lasts between 60-75 minutes.

Useful to know

  • This standard is also known as People Professional v1.2, v1.1, and 1.0.
  • The project is started after gateway and must be submitted within 3 months.
  • Up to 3 assessment criteria components can be carried over from the consultative project to the professional discussion.
  • Each assessment method is marked, and the marks achieved determine the grade.
  • Grades achieved in a re-sit or re-take are capped at a Pass.

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