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 the following support and guidance:
- Qualification Specification
- Apprentice EPA Resource Pack: full guidance on what to expect and how to prepare for EPA
- Articles & advice
We run a training provider on-boarding session to run through the EPA process, timescales and best practices for Applications Support Lead EPA.
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.
What does EPA cost for Applications Support Lead?
EPA for this apprenticeship standard is £1,850.
Get in touch for resit and re-take fees.
How we make assessment easy
Here’s why employers and training providers choose 1st for EPA as their assessment organisation or EPAO:
Support and guidance
Full guidance and support is given to apprentices – We’ve created resources that prepare apprentices for assessment so they know what to expect.
Resource bank
Resource bank with guidance notes to support apprentices through their 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 assessment
We carry out assessment remotely wherever the Assessment Plan allows, meaning we work across England and can be flexible with assessment dates.
Secure system
To manage, schedule and report effectively.
