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Ben James commented,
What is the error code you're getting? Per the PSM, for the programme; "When the training period for the apprenticeship standard is complete, but the end point assessment period is incomplete, the Outcome must be recorded as code 8 ‘Learning activities are complete but the outcome is not yet known’. Where the Outcome is recorded as code ‘8’, the learning actual end date must also recorded, as all learning activities have taken place." "In order to be recorded as ‘Completed’ (Completion status code 2), both the training and end point assessment activities for the programme must be completed."
What is the error code you're getting? Per the PSM, for the programme; "When the training period for the apprenticeship standard is complete, but the end point assessment period is incomplete, the ...
Ben James commented,
If there are any material changes that've been agreed with the apprentice/employer then yes, an update to the commitment statement would definitely be required. The planned end date on the ILR should remain the same though; This data should only be changed when it is identified as incorrect due to administrative errors. The Learning planned end date must not be changed to take into account a revised planned end date due to a change in circumstances such as illness, slow progress or unemployment. If the planned end date is identified as being incorrect and the date prior to 1st August of the current year. This data error cannot be corrected. You will be required to acknowledge this administrative error in the learner evidence.
If there are any material changes that've been agreed with the apprentice/employer then yes, an update to the commitment statement would definitely be required. The planned end date on the ILR shou...
Ben James commented,
Thanks both. I've had a quick butchers at the apps monthly payment report just now and it echoes what you've both confirmed. I'll set about correcting the ILR!
Thanks both. I've had a quick butchers at the apps monthly payment report just now and it echoes what you've both confirmed. I'll set about correcting the ILR!
Ben James commented,
Thanks Martin. I guess my question is, we've found some where people in our team have recorded it (erroneously).. would this have any financial impact?
Thanks Martin. I guess my question is, we've found some where people in our team have recorded it (erroneously).. would this have any financial impact?
Ben James commented,
Per the working time directive, an adult cannot be expected to work more than 48 hours per week (exceptions do apply e.g. armed forces). Under 18s cannot be asked to work more than 40 hours per week. On the basis that your apprentice is 18, it would seem like 46.5 hours is technically fine.
Per the working time directive, an adult cannot be expected to work more than 48 hours per week (exceptions do apply e.g. armed forces). Under 18s cannot be asked to work more than 40 hours per wee...
Ben James commented,
If it's in-year (as in their start date was on/after 01/08/2021) then you can overwrite the date and it will simply reconcile. If it's not in-year then I'd advise reading the guidance here on correcting errors, specifically the "Continuing learners whose Learning planned end date has now been identified as significantly incorrect".
If it's in-year (as in their start date was on/after 01/08/2021) then you can overwrite the date and it will simply reconcile. If it's not in-year then I'd advise reading the guidance here on corr...
Ben James commented,
A PLR statement from the LRS is perfectly acceptable as evidence of achievement. Per the guidance on English and Maths qualifications from the ESFA (here), the PLR must state; These types of evidence must contain as a minimum: the apprentice’s full name, the full name of qualification (including awarding organisation name and/or qualification number), the grade awarded (where applicable), and the date of achievement. In some cases, providers may need to validate the date of birth of the apprentice though other appropriate evidence. As far as recording the Prior Attainment is concerned, it's only really collected so that the ESFA can perform value-added analysis and to ensure funding and delivery is targeted at key groups. As long as you've performed an assessment of prior learning before the learner started their new programme and have taken RPL into account, you'll be fine.
A PLR statement from the LRS is perfectly acceptable as evidence of achievement. Per the guidance on English and Maths qualifications from the ESFA (here), the PLR must state; These types of eviden...
Ben James commented,
I'm a bit confused when you say the POT had ended because the core aim was achieved, but that you kept the continuing aims open. If there were any component aims that hadn't been achieved yet (e.g. a Functional Skill), then the POT cannot be closed until everything has been achieved. You could close the main aim as you have already done, but you would simply leave the ZPROG as 1 - Continuing until all aims were completed or withdrawn.
I'm a bit confused when you say the POT had ended because the core aim was achieved, but that you kept the continuing aims open. If there were any component aims that hadn't been achieved yet (e.g....
Ben James commented,
Is there a specific reason you decided to close the main aim and POT? Unless the learner completed or withdrew, you shouldn't be terminating the POT. Maytas will automatically carry the ILR and any open aims over to the next contract year unless you specifically tell it not to by closing them, or the entire record itself.
Is there a specific reason you decided to close the main aim and POT? Unless the learner completed or withdrew, you shouldn't be terminating the POT. Maytas will automatically carry the ILR and any...
Ben James commented,
They certainly have, and they've not been pulled up on it up to now. They've either been incredibly lucky, or the fact they've at least been consistent in this approach has been sufficient enough for them to not get a raucous round-of
They certainly have, and they've not been pulled up on it up to now. They've either been incredibly lucky, or the fact they've at least been consistent in this approach has been sufficient enough f...