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Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (Level 5) Knowledge Test
This test is for apprentices completing the Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship. Passing it is a mandatory component of the End-Point Assessment (EPA) required to achieve the qualification.
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Q1. In the GROW coaching model, what does the 'W' represent?
A. Why the goal is important
B. What will be done next
C. Will (or Way Forward)
D. When the actions will be completed
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✓ Answer: C. Will (or Way Forward)
The 'W' stands for 'Will' or 'Way Forward', focusing on the coachee's commitment to specific actions and steps to achieve their goal.
Q2. In a tripartite coaching agreement (coach, coachee, sponsor), what is the primary role of the sponsor?
A. To attend coaching sessions as an observer to ensure quality.
B. To set the strategic objectives for the coaching and agree on the high-level measures of success.
C. To dictate the specific topics and actions for the coachee in every session.
D. To provide personal counselling to the coachee if emotional issues arise during the coaching.
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✓ Answer: B. To set the strategic objectives for the coaching and agree on the high-level measures of success.
The sponsor, often a line manager, provides the business context, defines the desired outcomes, and helps measure the return on investment for the coaching engagement.
Q3. In an organisational coaching context, what is the primary purpose of a 'three-way contract'?
A. To ensure the coach's fee is paid by three separate departments within the organisation.
B. To involve the coach, the client, and the client's direct subordinate in the process.
C. To align the goals of the individual client (coachee), the organisation (sponsor), and the coach.
D. To have three different coaches working with a single client on different development areas.
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✓ Answer: C. To align the goals of the individual client (coachee), the organisation (sponsor), and the coach.
A three-way contract involves the coach, the coachee, and the sponsor (e.g., line manager/HR) to align expectations, goals, and measures of success for all stakeholders.
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Who has to sit the Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (Level 5) Knowledge Test
Who needs a Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (Level 5) Knowledge Test?
Apprentices completing the Level 5 Coaching Professional Apprenticeship as a mandatory part of their End-Point Assessment (EPA)
The real Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (Level 5) Knowledge Test: format
How many questions are in the Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (Level 5) Knowledge Test?
The real Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (Level 5) Knowledge Test has 40 questions and lasts 90 minutes. Our mock uses 40 questions in 60 minutes.
What is the Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (Level 5) Knowledge Test pass mark?
Real exam pass mark: 26/40. Our mock marks you at 28 out of 40, the threshold we mark against.
What it costs, and what a resit costs
How much does the Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (Level 5) Knowledge Test cost?
Resit fee: First resit free, then £50. Rebooking after a fail: Within 3 months of fail notification.
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Coaching Professional Apprenticeship (Level 5) Knowledge Test: common questions
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How long do you get?
The test is timed at 60 minutes. Our full mock runs on the same clock so you can practise your pacing.
Are these the real exam questions?
No. Our questions are original and written to match the current syllabus, so they give realistic practice without copying the official paper. Every answer comes with a plain-English explanation. Always confirm current rules and content with Various EPAOs (e.g., NQual, Skills and Education Group Awards).