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Digital Learning Designer
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The Digital Learning Designer Apprenticeship Assessment Explained

As an Ofqual-recognised Assessment Organisation (AO), Elevate supports your Digital Learning Designer Apprenticeship Assessment needs. We provide practical assistance and clear guidance to ensure apprentices are well-prepared for their Assessment success.

Explore the details of this assessment below, or contact us for more information.

The Digital Learning Designer role is found in organisations of all sizes and sectors, particularly where there is a need for digital learning services. Typical employers include educational institutions, public sector organisations, private training providers, digital learning design studios and various companies such as those in retail or telecommunications.

Digital learning designers are experts in adult learning and educational technologies. They create digital learning materials, such as, online courses, interactive multimedia and virtual simulations to meet both educational and business needs.

The primary purpose of a digital learning designer is to design, develop and maintain digital learning content for educational and professional development programmes. They work with a range of stakeholders, such as, subject matter experts, clients, and academics, to ensure effective learning outcomes. They also provide advice on the use of learning technologies and ensure compliance with legal standards, such as accessibility.

Digital learning designers may work independently or within teams, usually reporting to project managers or department heads. They are responsible for meeting project specifications and deadlines, ensuring the quality and relevance of digital content, and adhering to organisational and legal requirements. They also manage budget considerations, technology choices and procurement processes while actively engaging with professional communities to maintain and enhance their skills.

Professional Recognition: This apprenticeship aligns with the Association for Learning Technology (ALT) for Associate Certified Member (ACMALT). The apprenticeship will either wholly or partially satisfy the requirements for registration at this level.

Timeline: The Digital Learning Designer Apprenticeship will typically take 24 months to complete with the end point assessment undertaken in the final 4 months of the apprenticeship.

For additional information about this apprenticeship Assessment, check out the Digital Learning Designer Apprenticeship Assessment Plan.

Assessment methods

Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

In the Professional Discussion, the independent assessor and apprentice have a formal two-way conversation. The Professional Discussion will typically last for 60 minutes

The apprentice can refer to and illustrate their answers with evidence from their portfolio of evidence. It gives the apprentice the opportunity to demonstrate their competency across the KSBs mapped to this Assessment method.

Project with presentation and questioning

This assessment method has 2 components:

1. A project with project report outputs

2. A presentation with questions and answers

The project with project report outputs involves the apprentice completing a significant and defined piece of work that has a real business application and benefit. The apprentice must start the project after Gateway and must submit the project by the end of week 12 of the Assessment period

In the presentation with questions and answers, the apprentice delivers a presentation to an independent assessor on a set subject. The independent assessor will ask questions following the presentation. This gives apprentices the opportunity to demonstrate the KSBs mapped to this assessment method.

What's the process for Assessment?

Gateway

What does Gateway mean?

Gateway is a crucial stage that marks the transition from the on-program learning phase of an apprenticeship to the final assessment phase. It is the point where both the employer and the training provider agree that the apprentice has acquired the necessary knowledge, skills, and behaviours (KSBs) outlined in their apprenticeship standard and is ready to undertake Assessment. The Gateway is essentially a readiness check, ensuring that the apprentice is prepared and has met all the prerequisites, such as achieving required qualifications, completing mandatory training, and demonstrating competency in their role. This step is vital for setting up the apprentice for success in their final assessments.

To be all set for Assessment, Digital Learning Designer apprentices need to meet these requirements:

Apprentices aged 16 to 18 are required to achieve Level 2 English and maths qualifications before completing their apprenticeship. For those aged 19 or over at the start of their apprenticeship, achieving Level 2 English and maths is not mandatory, provided this is agreed with the employer and recorded in the training plan.

Completed all workplace learning and off-the-job training as evidence of the potential to demonstrate professional competence in relation to the required knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) of the standard. The apprentice should only be recommended for Assessment when the employer is confident that the apprentice is occupationally competent and ready to undertake Assessment.

For the Professional Discussion underpinned by portfolio the apprentice must submit a portfolio of evidence.

Fully remote and accessible

With Elevate, apprentices complete their Assessment for the Digital Learning Designer apprenticeship remotely. This flexibility allows apprentices to choose convenient scheduling options, whether during regular office hours or outside them. By providing a remote Assessment, Elevate ensures that apprentices have the convenience and flexibility they need to succeed.

Information, advice and guidance

We provide comprehensive Guidance and Information Handbooks for the Digital Learning Designer apprenticeship, ensuring apprentices are fully informed and prepared. Additionally, our onboarding sessions for training providers cover all aspects of the Assessment process, including timelines and best practices. To further support apprentices and providers, we offer a detailed Information, Advice and Guidance video, which includes a section on our 'Hot Tips', to help navigate every step of the apprenticeship journey.

Clear prices, no surprises

Elevate's Assessment services are priced fairly and competitively and we always ensure our fees remain below the maximum 20% of the total apprenticeship cost.

The full Assessment fee is charged upon Gateway entry and Assessment booking. Elevate caters to all group sizes and we offer a flexible approach to pricing, tailored to larger groups.

Browse our online guide to understand the distinction between a re-sit and a retake. For additional details, reach out to our team today. Please note VAT is charged for a re-sit and a re-take as these fees are not covered by the apprenticeship funding.

Pricing Structure	Fees (£)
Assessment Service fee	1950
Gateway fee	1950
Re-take fee	1950
Re-sit fees depend on which component(s) need to be repeated	TBC

Here's what your investment brings

A flexible and highly responsive service
Comprehensive support for apprentices, providers, and employers across all the standards we assess. This includes Assessment onboarding and scheduling meetings, standard-specific apprentice Information and Guidance Handbooks, a flexible booking system and Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) videos.
All apprentices receive performance feedback within 25 working days of assessment and we take care of the certification process.