How we make End Point Assessment easy

Here’s why employers and training providers choose 1st for EPA as their end point 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 EPA

    and flexible booking for apprentices anywhere in England.

  • Certificate icon

    Secure system

    to manage and schedule EPA.

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.

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The standards we assess

How does EPA work?

  • The training provider and employer agree which EPAO to use

  • The training provider registers the apprentice with the EPAO, giving an expected date for EPA.

  • The apprentice completes gateway and schedules their EPA.

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

  • EPA is carried out with a qualified assessor.

  • 1st for EPA carries out quality checks, then emails the apprentice their results and claims their completion certificate from the ESFA.

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