Name: Josie Severn Apprenticeship standard: Marketing Executive Level 4 Training Provider: Cambridge Marketing College Result: Distinction What did you do to prepare for EPA? When preparing for my EPA, I found the toolkit and guidance very useful. I started off by familiarising myself with the toolkit and the assessment criteria and made a list of …
Case Study: Brad, Marketing Executive Apprentice
Name: Brad Greenwood Apprenticeship standard: Marketing Executive Level 4 Training Provider: Professional Academy Result: Distinction What did you do to prepare for EPA? The key to my preparation was understanding the knowledge, skills and behaviours for each of the assessment methods. Understanding this meant I could effectively prepare for each segment and be aware of …
Case Study: Chloe, Junior Content Producer Apprentice
Name: Chloe Grantham Apprenticeship standard: Junior Content Producer Level 3 Training Provider: Apprentify Result: Distinction What did you do to prepare for EPA? I used both the toolkit and criteria sheets I had from my mentor to plan as much as I could in advance for the EPA and then did several mocks and read …
Case Study: Harry, Digital Marketer Apprentice
Name: Harry Bunn Apprenticeship standard: Digital Marketer Level 3 Training Provider: Apprentify Result: Distinction What did you do to prepare for EPA? I read through the documents 1st for EPA provided thoroughly and looked through my course work to highlight any area that aligned with the competency standard and questions the assessor would ask. Having …
EPAO Named Best New Business
1st for Awarding has been named Best New Business at the prestigious Tees Businesswomen Awards 2021. We’re an Ofqual-recognised EPAO and won the judges’ approval for our hands-on approach to end point assessment, working with training providers to support apprentices through EPA. 1st for Awarding’s ‘apprentice first’ philosophy has seen us grow from concept to a …
Assessment FAQ for Providers & Employers
In this article, we’ll answer all the most frequently asked questions about end point assessment (EPA) and apprenticeship assessment. This information is for apprenticeship training providers, colleges and employers. What standards do you assess and what does EPA cost? You can view all our standards and the costs here: Standards we Assess Does the price listed …
Video: What to expect from EPA
This guidance was correct at the time of publication. Please be aware it may no longer reflect current guidance. Please refer to our current support materials for up to date guidance. This can be found on the epaPRO portal. This video tells apprentices what to expect from end point assessment (EPA), and gives tips on …
Preparing Apprentices for EPA: Interviews and Professional Discussions
Interviews and professional discussions are common in end point assessment (EPA). They are part of EPA for many standards. Here’s our Training Provider Guide of what interviews and professional discussions are and how to prepare your apprentices. What is an interview or a professional discussion? Interviews and professional discussions are similar assessment methods. They are …
Preparing Apprentices for EPA: Projects
Many apprenticeship standards involve a project as part of the end point assessment (EPA). Here’s our Training Provider Guide on how to prepare your apprentices for their EPA project. TIPS FOR PLANNING THE EPA PROJECT The key to success is in the planning. Start early and work with your apprentice to find a project that …
6 Ways to Demonstrate Skills and Behaviours in End Point Assessment
In this article, we describe six ways that apprentices can demonstrate their skills and behaviours in end point assessment. We’ll share key phrases to use in projects, reports and discussions. 1. Talk about yourself Write or speak in the first person. This means saying “I” and not “we”. By doing this, you put emphasis and weight …
Apprentice Guide: How to Prepare for EPA
After Gateway, you can breathe a sigh of relief that the on-programme part of your apprenticeship is complete. All that’s left is your end point assessment, or EPA. EPA can seem daunting, but with proper preparation you will know what to expect and this will boost your confidence. We’ve written this article to give you …
What’s the difference between a re-sit and a re-take in end point assessment?
Apprentices who fail one or more end point assessment method will have the opportunity to re-sit or re-take the assessment. This article gives an overview on the differences between a re-sit and a re-take in EPA. For full details, refer to our support materials in the epaPRO portal. What is a re-sit in end point …
