Applications Support Lead End Point Assessment
Level 4
1st for EPA assesses the level 4 Applications Support Lead apprenticeship standard.Choose the leading digital EPAO for full support, including guidance, webinars and resources.Register your interest
What does EPA involve for Applications Support Lead?
The end point assessment, or EPA, for Applications Support Lead includes three assessment methods:
- Project report with questions and answers
- Professional discussion (underpinned by a portfolio)
- Knowledge test
EPA 1: Project report with questions and answers
The project will be a significant piece of work that has a real business benefit to the employer. Apprentices will have up to 10 weeks to complete and submit a report of up to 4,500 words.
The questions and answers will last for 60 minutes, and is usually carried out by video call between the apprentice and assessor.
EPA 2: Professional discussion (underpinned by a portfolio)
The professional discussion lasts 60 minutes. It’s a two-way conversation between the apprentice and the assessor, which usually takes place by video call.
EPA 3: Knowledge test
This is a multiple-choice test containing 40 questions. Apprentices carry out the test online, invigilated by 1st for EPA. The test lasts 60 minutes.
Need support? 1st for EPA provides full guidance to prepare apprentices for end point assessment.
Remote EPA for Applications Support Lead
1st for EPA carry out assessment for the Applications Support Lead standard remotely. The questioning, professional discussion and knowledge test all take place by video call. Guidance is provided by our friendly team.
Our remote and flexible EPA model allows us to offer a choice of assessment dates.
Timescales for Applications Support Lead EPA
EPA for Applications Support Lead should typically take 6 months to complete.
Applications Support Lead Assessment Plan
This qualification appears on the Ofqual register with the title 1st for EPA Applications Support Lead End Point Assessment. The qualification number is 610/5200/0.
To see the Applications Support Lead apprenticeship details, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships website. These links open in new windows:
Standard: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st0949-v1-0
See the Applications Support Lead Assessment Plan
Applications Support Lead Guidance
- We provide:
- Qualification Specification
- Apprentice Resource Pack
- Detailed guidance and videos
- We run a training provider on-boarding session to run through the EPA process, timescales and best practices for Applications Support Lead EPA.
- We provide:
How does EPA work?
The training provider recommends an EPAO, often with input from the employer.
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.
What does EPA cost for Applications Support Lead?
EPA for this apprenticeship standard is TBC.
Get in touch for resit and re-take fees.
How we make EPA easy
Here’s why employers and training providers choose 1st for EPA as their end point assessment organisation (EPAO):
Support and guidance
Full guidance and support is given to apprentices – We’ve created resources that prepare apprentices for EPA so they know what to expect and are ready for their final assessment
Resource bank
Resource bank with guidance notes to support apprentices through end point assessment
Experienced assessors
All our assessors are experts in the subject they assess. They understand the demands of the apprenticeship and the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to be successful
Friendly team
Friendly team to answer all your questions
Remote EPA
We carry out end point assessment remotely wherever the Assessment Plan allows, meaning we work across the UK and can be flexible
Secure system
To manage and schedule EPA
