How we make assessment easy

Here’s why employers and training providers choose 1st for EPA as their assessment organisation (EPAO):

  • Support icon

    Support and guidance

    from registration to completion.

  • EPA Guidance

    Knowledge base

    with guidance, mocks and templates for each apprenticeship standard.

  • Experienced assessors icon

    Experienced assessors

    with in-depth knowledge of end point assessment.

  • Friendly team icon

    Dedicated Account Manager

    and friendly team to answer all your questions.

  • Remote EPA

    Remote assessment

    and flexible booking for apprentices anywhere in England.

  • Certificate icon

    Secure system

    to manage, schedule and report on outcomes.

What is EPA?

End point assessment, or EPA, is the process of assessing an apprentice as they approach the end of their apprenticeship. Once all on-programme learning is complete, the apprentice goes through the gateway stage into the EPA stage. This is where independent EPAO organisations (known as an EPAO) carry out assessments according to the apprenticeship standard’s assessment plan. 1st for EPA is an Ofqual-recognised EPAO.

HR end point assessment

The standards we assess

How does assessment work?

  • The training provider and employer agree which assessment organisation (EPAO) to use.

  • The training provider registers the apprentice, giving an expected date for assessment.

  • 1st for EPA provides full support and guidance to help the apprentice prepare for assessment.

  • The assessment is scheduled (after gateway for those on standards with EPA).

  • Assessment is carried out with a qualified assessor.

  • 1st for EPA carries out quality checks, then issues results and claims the apprentice’s completion certificate.

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