End Point Assessment
made easy

1st for EPA is an Ofqual-recognised end point assessment organisation working throughout England. We make the EPA process transparent, with guidance to support apprentices through to completion. We work closely with employers and training providers to improve apprenticeship achievement rates. If you’re looking for an EPAO, speak to us.

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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 and guidance

from registration to completion.
Knowledge base

with guidance, mocks and templates for each apprenticeship standard.
Experienced assessors

with in-depth knowledge of end point assessment.
Dedicated Account Manager

and friendly team to answer all your questions.
Remote EPA

and flexible booking for apprentices anywhere in England.
We use ACE360

to manage and schedule EPA.

Employers and training providers we work with

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. 1st for EPA is an Ofqual-recognised EPAO.

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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.

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Video: Pass and Distinction example answers for end point assessment

In this video we give examples of how to answer questions in an EPA interview or professional discussion. See an example of a Pass level answer and a Distinction level answer. Use this video to help you prepare for your end point assessment.
Case Study: Sarah, Marketing Assistant Apprentice

Name: Sarah Reynolds Company: Commercial Services Group Apprenticeship standard: Marketing Assistant Level 3 Training Provider: Professional Academy Result: Distinction What did you do to prepare for EPA? I downloaded and read all of the guidance and through the toolkit a couple of times, and continued to refer to it throughout. It was really useful in ...
New EPA standards drive business improvement

1st for EPA has added four new standards to its EPA offer. We’re known for our commitment to quality and apprentice support, making the EPA process easy for training providers. Our latest standards for end point assessment are in line with our current offering, focusing on improving business operations. They are: Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability ...

End Point Assessment
made easy

How we make End Point Assessment easy

Support and guidance

Knowledge base

Experienced assessors

Dedicated Account Manager

Remote EPA

We use ACE360

Employers and training providers we work with

What is EPA?

The standards we assess

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner End Point Assessment

Digital Marketer End Point Assessment

Junior Content Producer End Point Assessment

HR Consultant/Partner End Point Assessment

HR Support End Point Assessment

Senior People Professional End Point Assessment

Marketing Assistant End Point Assessment

Marketing Executive End Point Assessment

Marketing Manager End Point Assessment

PR and Communications Assistant End Point Assessment

Data Analyst End Point Assessment

Data Technician End Point Assessment

Business Administrator End Point Assessment

How does EPA work?

Register your interest in these standards

Latest blogs

Video: Pass and Distinction example answers for end point assessment

Case Study: Sarah, Marketing Assistant Apprentice

New EPA standards drive business improvement

Employers and training providers we work with

End Point Assessment made easy

How we make End Point Assessment easy

Support and guidance

Knowledge base

Experienced assessors

Dedicated Account Manager

Remote EPA

We use ACE360

Employers and training providers we work with

What is EPA?

The standards we assess

Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner End Point Assessment

Digital Marketer End Point Assessment

Junior Content Producer End Point Assessment

HR Consultant/Partner End Point Assessment

HR Support End Point Assessment

Senior People Professional End Point Assessment

Marketing Assistant End Point Assessment

Marketing Executive End Point Assessment

Marketing Manager End Point Assessment

PR and Communications Assistant End Point Assessment

Data Analyst End Point Assessment

Data Technician End Point Assessment

Business Administrator End Point Assessment

How does EPA work?

Register your interest in these standards

Latest blogs

Video: Pass and Distinction example answers for end point assessment

Case Study: Sarah, Marketing Assistant Apprentice

New EPA standards drive business improvement

Employers and training providers we work with

End Point Assessment
made easy