Artificial intelligence (AI) is a continuously evolving technology, and this has the potential to effect the delivery of End Point Assessments, particularly where an Apprentice submits written work to Assessu, for example a Business Project or Portfolio of Evidence. We also need to ensure that tests and exams are administered correctly, and learner results are valid.
Assessu requires, that no Apprentice or Employer IT equipment has any AI software, or similar AI assistance applications installed on any PC or laptop used as part of the conduction of tests or exams, or as an aid to produce written work. We also do not expect Apprentices to use search engines to access AI.
An application is not permitted for use during any assessment if it can be used to gain marks illegitimately in an assessment, for example to:
Any assessments undertaken using AI software will not be marked, and the candidate will receive a ‘fail’ grade.
Assessu will remind Apprentices undertaking Remote Assessments, or submitting written work, that devices with AI software installed cannot be used. This includes but is not exhaustive of AI Apps on Mobile Phones and Tablets.
If Assessu becomes aware of an Apprentice using AI software in a test or exam, the invigilator will stop the assessment immediately and raise it as potential malpractice.
Assessu reserves the right to conduct spot checks to detect such malpractice.
We appreciate that we are all working hard to navigate the usage of AI programmes, and as such if you have any further questions about this, please do not hesitate to contact us at epa@assessu.co.uk.