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 ===== Step 1 =====
-//The training provider compiles a summative portfolio and collates an employer reference for the apprentice//
+//The training provider collates the content of the apprentice’s summative portfolio and employer reference.//
 The BCS define the folder structure required for uploading.
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 The form is prepared by the college with the details of the apprenticeship and the apprentice, the chosen project and its proposed start dates.
-Signed declarations are required for:
+The training provider confirms that:
-  * All the requirements for awarding a certificate have been met
+   *all Knowledge and Understanding is assessed on programme through Knowledge Modules and Vendor or Professional Qualifications has been completed and achieved a pass.
-  * All the required knowledge modules or vendor certifications have been completed and passed
+   *that Functional Skills in Maths and English have been completed and achieved a C grade or above (or equivalent).
-  * Functional skills in Maths and English have been completed and a grade C or above achieved (or GCSE  equivalent)
+   *that the Apprentice submits the following evidence to best demonstrate how the minimum requirements for these criteria has been met.
-  * The summative portfolio evidence best demonstrates the minimum requirements to meet the standards
+   *that the apprentice has completed the minimum requirement of 20% off-the-job training, relevant to their apprenticeship.
-  * The employer reference supports the evidence submitted
+   *confirm that BCS has been selected as the EPA organisation on the apprentice ILR
-  * The apprentice grants the BCS authority to apply for certification
+   *confirm that the whole portfolio of evidence has been checked and in the opinion of the training provider meets the specific standard (as shown in Template 5 in the Standard Specific Guide and the Occupational Brief)
-  * The apprentice is in full time employment for the duration of the apprenticeship, including EPA
+   *The Summative Portfolio provides evidence against the totality of the standard. This is key to ensure the validity of the final assessment decision.
-  * The apprentice has completed the 20% off the job training requirement
-  * The BCS has been selected as the EPA organisation on the apprentice ILR
-Once the form is completed the college exams officer emails it to the BCS team and your assessor. The assessor then copies it into your GatewayForm folder. This must be done at least 10 working days before the start of the synoptic project.
+The employer confirms that:
+   *employer reference is in support of the evidence submitted.
+   *the apprentice is in full time employment at their declared place of work, covering the duration of the apprenticeship including the period covering the End Point Assessment.
+Once the form is completed it is uploaded to ACE360 and emailed to the BCS team. The assessor then copies all the required documents to ACE360 and confirmed the candidate is ready of EPA. This must be done at least 10 working days before the start of the synoptic project.
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+[[Digital Apprentices|BACK]]