Teaching & Education

    NOCN
    End-Point Assessment

    Specification: 603/6944/9

    The NOCN End-Point Assessment Teaching & Education specification covers 10 topics with 44 learning objectives (603/6944/9). Use the topic browser below to explore subtopics, exam tips, common mistakes, and key terminology for each area of the course.

    Starting NOCN End-Point Assessment Teaching & Education this term? The whole specification is below, unit by unit.

    This subject will help you develop key knowledge and skills required for exam success.

    10

    Units

    44

    Learning Outcomes

    42

    Assessment Guidance

    42

    Key Skills

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    Key Features

    • Master key concepts
    • Develop exam technique
    • Apply knowledge effectively

    Common Exam Mistakes

    Pitfalls to avoid in your exams

    • •Being too directive instead of facilitative.
    • •Failing to build rapport with learners.
    • •Not adapting mentoring style to individual needs.
    • •Confusing confidentiality with secrecy, not knowing when to share information with safeguarding leads
    • •Failing to provide evidence of adapting resources, instead describing activities generically
    • •Overlooking the importance of building professional relationships with parents and external agencies
    • •Confusing the role and responsibilities of a teaching assistant with those of a teacher, particularly regarding planning and assessment.
    • •Providing generic responses without linking to real experiences or examples from the apprentice's own setting.

    Top Examiner Tips

    Expert advice for exam success

    • •Use the mentoring cycle in your practice.
    • •Keep records of mentoring sessions.
    • •Seek feedback to improve your mentoring.
    • •Use the STAR format (Situation, Task, Action, Result) when describing practical examples in your portfolio
    • •Review the apprenticeship standard and assessment plan to understand exactly what is being assessed
    • •Gather witness testimonies and observation records that clearly link to the core competencies
    • •Map all portfolio evidence clearly to the knowledge, skills, and behaviour statements in the assessment plan to avoid gaps.
    • •During the professional discussion, structure responses using the STAR technique (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to provide focused, evidence-based answers.

    Qualification Units

    10 units

    How this qualification is graded

    Vocational qualifications are marked against criteria, not an exam percentage. Each unit is assessed across three bands - build up from Pass by applying your knowledge to realistic workplace scenarios.

    Pass

    Accurately describe and explain the core knowledge for the unit and link it to the given scenario.

    Merit

    Apply and analyse that knowledge in detail, showing why it matters in the workplace context.

    Distinction

    Evaluate and justify decisions, weigh up alternatives and make well-reasoned professional recommendations.

    ​​NOCN Level 4 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Mentor V1.2​ - Core Content

    This is the core content for the NOCN Level 4 End Point Assessment for Learning and Skills Mentor. It covers key principles, practical application, and competency in mentoring skills.

    ​​NOCN Level 4 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Mentor V1.2​

    3 learning outcomes6 guidance points

    NOCN Level 3 End Point Assessment Teaching Assistant V1.0 - Core Content

    This subtopic covers the essential knowledge and skills required for a Level 3 Teaching Assistant, including safeguarding, supporting learning activities, and promoting positive behaviour. It focuses on applying this knowledge in real school settings to meet the apprenticeship standard, preparing apprentices for the end-point assessment where they must demonstrate competency in these core areas. Mastery of this content ensures apprentices can effectively support teachers and pupils, contributing to a safe and productive learning environment.

    NOCN Level 3 End Point Assessment Teaching Assistant V1.0

    5 learning outcomes6 guidance points

    NOCN Level 3 End Point Assessment Teaching Assistant V1.1 - Core Content

    The core content for the Level 3 Teaching Assistant End-Point Assessment covers the fundamental knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to provide effective support in educational settings. It includes safeguarding, promoting positive behaviour, supporting learning activities, and working collaboratively with teachers and other professionals. Apprentices must demonstrate a thorough understanding of child development and relevant legislation, applying this in practical contexts to meet individual pupil needs.

    NOCN Level 3 End Point Assessment Teaching Assistant V1.1

    6 learning outcomes8 guidance points

    NOCN Level 5 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Teacher v1.4 - Core Content

    The core content of the NOCN Level 5 End-Point Assessment for the Learning and Skills Teacher standard integrates the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for impactful teaching in the further education and skills sector. This includes planning, delivering, and assessing inclusive learning, applying theoretical frameworks to practice, and engaging in continuous professional development. The EPA assesses candidates' ability to reflect critically on their teaching, manage a diverse learning environment, and evidence their competence through a professional discussion and a portfolio of practice-based evidence.

    NOCN Level 5 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Teacher v1.4

    3 learning outcomes10 guidance points

    NOCN Level 5 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Teacher V1.2 - Core Content

    This element covers the fundamental duties and knowledge required of a Learning and Skills Teacher, including pedagogical theory, curriculum planning, assessment methods, and inclusive teaching strategies. It demands the practical application of these principles in real teaching contexts, demonstrating the ability to plan, deliver, and evaluate effective learning programs that meet diverse student needs and regulatory requirements. Ultimately, it assesses the teacher's competence in integrating theory with practice to foster a supportive and challenging learning environment.

    NOCN Level 5 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Teacher V1.2

    3 learning outcomes8 guidance points

    NOCN Level 3 End Point Assessment Education Technician (HE assistant technician and simulation-based technician) V1.0 - Core Content

    This subtopic assesses the education technician's ability to integrate foundational principles of learning support, health and safety, and equipment management into daily practice within higher education and simulation settings. It focuses on demonstrating practical competence in preparing resources, assisting academic staff, and ensuring safe, effective use of simulation technologies to enhance student learning experiences.

    NOCN Level 3 End Point Assessment Education Technician (HE assistant technician and simulation-based technician) V1.0

    3 learning outcomes6 guidance points

    NOCN Level 3 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Assessor V1.1 - Core Content

    This subtopic forms the core content of the NOCN Level 3 End-Point Assessment for Learning and Skills Assessors. It focuses on the fundamental principles and practices of assessment, including the assessment cycle, types of assessment, and the role of the assessor. Learners must apply this knowledge in practical contexts to demonstrate competency in planning, delivering, and reviewing assessments, ensuring they meet the requirements of awarding organizations and regulatory standards.

    NOCN Level 3 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Assessor V1.1

    7 learning outcomes12 guidance points

    NOCN Level 5 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Teacher V1.1 - Core Content

    This subtopic focuses on the essential competencies required of a Learning and Skills Teacher at Level 5, integrating theoretical knowledge of pedagogical principles with practical application in diverse learning environments. It centres on demonstrating a deep understanding of how to plan, deliver, and assess inclusive teaching sessions that meet the needs of all learners, while also reflecting on and improving one's own professional practice as part of the apprenticeship standard.

    NOCN Level 5 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Teacher V1.1

    3 learning outcomes6 guidance points

    ​​NOCN Level 5 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Teacher V1.3​ - Core Content

    This subtopic encompasses the essential pedagogical knowledge, professional skills, and ethical behaviors required for teaching in the further education and skills sector. It forms the basis of the End-Point Assessment, where candidates must evidence their ability to plan inclusive learning, deliver engaging sessions, assess progress, and reflect on practice to meet the Learning and Skills Teacher apprenticeship standard.

    ​​NOCN Level 5 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Teacher V1.3​

    5 learning outcomes10 guidance points

    NOCN Level 4 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Mentor V1.1 - Core Content

    This subtopic covers the core content for the NOCN Level 4 End-Point Assessment for Learning and Skills Mentors. It focuses on the key principles and practices of mentoring within the learning and skills sector, including the application of theoretical knowledge to practical mentoring scenarios. Learners must demonstrate competency in core skills such as communication, assessment, and reflective practice to support mentees effectively.

    NOCN Level 4 End Point Assessment Learning and Skills Mentor V1.1

    6 learning outcomes12 guidance points

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