fbpx

How we make EPA 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.

  • Resource bank icon

    Resource bank

    and guidance notes for each apprenticeship standard.

  • Experienced assessors icon

    Experienced assessors

    with in-depth knowledge of end point assessments.

  • Friendly team icon

    Friendly team

    to answer all your questions.

  • Remote EPA icon

    Remote EPA

    so apprentices can undergo end point assessment from anywhere in the UK.

  • Certificate icon

    We claim your certificate

    on completion of your apprenticeship.

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 an independent EPA organisation (known as an EPAO) carries out assessment according to the apprenticeship standard’s assessment plan. Every EPAO must be on the Register of End Point Assessment Organisations.

HR end point assessment

The standards we assess

How does EPA work?

  • The apprentice’s employer chooses an end point assessment organisation (EPAO), often with the help of their training provider.

  • 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 notifies the apprentice of their results and claims their completion certificate from the ESFA.

Register your interest in these standards

Register your interest

Latest blogs

View all
  • Preparation for EPA

    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 ...

  • 1st for EPA standards

    Why use 1st for EPA?

    Our end point assessment (EPA) service is built around apprentices, employers and training providers. We aim to remove the perceived barrier of EPA and make it a smooth process. Apprentices should know exactly what to expect from EPA, and what is expected of them. By keeping EPA simple, we support apprentices to perform their best, ...

  • Digital Marketer Project

    How to achieve top marks in your Digital Marketer Project

    End point assessment for the Digital Marketer level 3 apprenticeship standard involves carrying out week-long project. This gives you, the apprentice, the opportunity to show the skills you’ve learned throughout your apprenticeship. The project is chosen by your employer and training provider, from a bank of projects provided by the end point assessment organisation (EPAO). ...

Before we say bye…

Subscribe to our newsletter to receive updates

You have successfully subscribed to the newsletter

There was an error while trying to send your request. Please try again.

1st for EPA will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing.