This is a zero credit module for the EPA – it is not possible to award the apprenticeship without passing the EPA and the Masters Degree

There are two parts to the end-point assessment:

(a) A Project Report (a written account of a set of practical tasks undertaken within a work based project context), which the independent assessor assesses and grades. This project report is drawn from the Dissertation module

(b) A Professional Discussion (a structured discussion with the independent assessor allowing the apprentice to respond to questions using a portfolio), which the independent assessor assesses and grades. Throughout the apprentriceship the apprentice will have been developing an electronic portfolio in preparation for this assessment

Assessment Method:
Project Report -

Apprentices undertake a Project Report based on the work undertaken in the on-programme project which is assessed against the defined set of KSBs as in annex B of the DTSS Assessment Plan

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/5623/st0482_digital-technology-solutions-specialist_l7_ap-for-publication_2021_10_21.pdf

Professional Discussion -

Apprentices undertake a Professional Discussion which is assessed against the defined set of KSBs as in annex B

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/5623/st0482_digital-technology-solutions-specialist_l7_ap-for-publication_2021_10_21.pdf

Report

Assessing the following Core KSBs from the DTSS Apprenticeship Standard

CS1 Identify, document, review and design complex IT enabled business processes that define a set of activities that will accomplish specific organisational goals and provides a systematic approach to improving those processes;

CS6 Professionally present digital and technology solution specialism plans and solutions in a well-structured business report;

CS7 Demonstrate self-direction and originality in solving problems, and act autonomously in planning and implementing digital and technology solutions specialist tasks at a professional level;

CS8 Be competent at negotiating and closing techniques in a range of interactions and engagements, both with senior internal and external stakeholders;

In addition to the Core KSBs the appropriate specialism KSBs are assessed as per the Assessment Plan https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/5623/st0482_digital-technology-solutions-specialist_l7_ap-for-publication_2021_10_21.pdf

Portfoio and Professional Discussion

Assessing the following KSBs from the Core DTSS Apprenticeship Standard

Knowledge

CK1 The strategic importance of technology enabled business processes, and how they are designed and managed to determine a firm’s ability to compete effectively;

CK2 The principles of business transformation and how organisations integrate different management functions in the context of technological change;

CK3 The role of leadership in contemporary technology based organisations;

CK4 Own employer’s business objectives and strategy, its position in the market and how own employer adds value to its clients through the services and/or products they provide;

CK5 How to justify the value of technology investments and apply benefits management and realisation;

CK6 How to monitor technology related market trends and research and collect competitive intelligence;

CK7 The personal leadership qualities that are required to establish and maintain an organisations technical reputation.

CK8 The role of leaders as change agents and identify contributors to successful implementation;

CK9 Technology road-mapping concepts and methods and how to apply them;

CK10 The role of learning and talent management in successful business operations.

Skills

CS2 Design and develop technology roadmaps, implementation strategies and transformation plans focused on digital technologies to achieve improved productivity, functionality and end user experience in an area of technology specialism;

CS3 Deliver workplace transformations through planning and implementing technology based business change programmes including setting objectives, priorities and responsibilities with others in an area of technology specialism;

CS4 Negotiate and agree digital and technology specialism delivery budgets with those with decision-making responsibility;

CS5 Develop and deliver management level presentations which resonate with senior stakeholders, both business and technical;

CS9 Evaluate the significance of human factors to leadership in the effective implementation and management of technology enabled business processes;

CS10 Develop own leadership style and professional values that contributes to building high performing teams;

CS11 Apply broader technical knowledge combined with an understanding of the business context, and how it is changing, to deliver to the company’s business strategy;

CS12 Demonstrate effective technology leadership and change management skills for managing technology driven change and continuous improvement;

CS13 Create and implement innovative technological strategies to support the development of new products, processes and services that align with the company’s business strategy, and develop and communicate compelling business proposals to support these.

Behaviours

CB1 Inspire and motivate others to deliver excellent technical solutions and outcomes

CB2 Establish high levels of performance in digital and technology solutions activities

CB3 Be results and outcomes driven to achieve high key performance outcomes for digital and technology solutions objectives

CB4 Promote a high level of cooperation between own work group and other groups to establish a technology change led culture

CB5 Develop and support others in developing an appropriate balance of leadership and technical skills

CB6 Create strong positive relationships with team members to produce high performing technical teams

In addition to the Core KSBs the appropriate specialism KSBs are assessed as per the Assessment Plan https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/media/5623/st0482_digital-technology-solutions-specialist_l7_ap-for-publication_2021_10_21.pdf

Pass the End Point Assessment of the Digital and Technology Solutions Integrated Masters Degree Apprenticeship

The End Point Assessment of the Digital and Technology Solutions Integrated Masters Degree Apprenticeship and it apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate that they have attained the skills, knowledge and behaviours set out on the standard.

There are two parts to the end-point assessment:

(a) A Project Report (a written account of a set of practical tasks undertaken within a work based project context), which the independent assessor assesses and grades.

(b) A Professional Discussion (a structured discussion with the independent assessor allowing the apprentice to respond to questions using a portfolio), which the independent assessor assesses and grades.