Dental Nurse Advanced Apprenticeship

End-point assessment (EPA) is the final stage that an apprentice goes through to complete their apprenticeship. The apprentice must show their learning to an independent end-point assessor and the grades available are distinction, pass or fail. The Final Assessment will contain two components – both components must be passed for the apprentice to be deemed competent; 1. Synoptic project: the focus of the synoptic project is on the apprentice being able to prove their competence in the role of Dental Nurse through the work they have done. This entails demonstrating competence in defined learning outcomes derived from the competencies set out in the standard; the project will be completed in the final three months of the apprenticeship. 2. Interview: the interview is a structured discussion between the apprentice and the independent assessor, focusing on the project results and how they have performed during the apprenticeship. It covers both what the apprentice has done, and the standard of their work, and also how they have approached their work.