Guide to maintaining an apprentice development record
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This is a guide for an Apprentice to assist them in maintaining a portfolio of evidence, which is something that may be required within their Apprentieship framework.
maintaining an apprentice development record
Introduction
A Portfolio of Evidence contains the proof that you have attained the Knowledge, Skills, and Behaviours to show your competence in your apprenticeship.
This guidance will help you build the Portfolio of Evidence needed for your end-point assessment. It will help you work out what to put in your Portfolio and how to organise the evidence.
What should I put in my portfolio of evidence?
The portfolio is made up of two types of evidence
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Your best work
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Your account of your learning and development journey
Your best work
The apprenticeship framework allows you to have the space and time needed to learn and develop your skills. You do not need to start putting evidence together straight away. When you are ready and can start to apply what has been learned in the workplace, then you will be ready to start building your Portfolio of Evidence.
Your best work will:
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Demonstrate your attainment of the knowledge, skills and behaviours identified in the apprenticeship standard
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Show that you are applying your learning and skills
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Contain real work
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What is this for?
A guide to maintaining an apprentice development record is a document that provides a structured framework and guidelines for mentors and apprentices to track the progress of an apprentice's development during an apprenticeship program.
The purpose of the guide is to record the apprentice's achievements, strengths, areas for improvement, and goals. It provides a useful tool for both the mentor and apprentice to evaluate progress, identify any areas where additional support may be required, and adjust the learning plan accordingly.
The record can be used to monitor the apprentice's development, facilitate feedback, support the assessment process, and demonstrate the skills and competencies acquired by the apprentice.
Employment law compliance
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Ensure that the apprentice development record is compliant with data protection laws, such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Make sure that both the mentor and the apprentice are aware of the purpose of the development record and how it will be used.
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Set clear goals and objectives for the apprentice and ensure that these are included in the development record.
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Regularly review the development record with the apprentice and provide constructive feedback to support their learning and development.
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Ensure that the development record is updated regularly and that it accurately reflects the apprentice's progress and achievements.
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Use the development record as part of the assessment process to evaluate the apprentice's performance and determine whether they have successfully completed the program.
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Keep the development record confidential and secure, and only share it with those who have a legitimate need to access it.
