Content Creator EPA
Level 3
1st for EPA offers End Point Assessment for the Content Creator level 3 apprenticeship standard. We have apprentice guidance, training provider feedback and much more to support you through EPA. Register your interest
What does Content Creator EPA involve?
The end point assessment, or EPA, for the Content Creator standard is made up of two components:
- Project or campaign evaluation report, presentation of additional/new content and questions
- Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
EPA 1: Project or campaign evaluation report, presentation of additional/new content and questions
The project or campaign itself is done on programme, in the last 6 months leading to gateway. The evaluation report is 1500 words, the presentation is 15 minutes and the questioning is 15 minutes. The presentation and questioning will be carried out by video call, one-to-one between the apprentice and our assessor.
EPA 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
The professional discussion is a one-to-one discussion between the apprentice and assessor. The assessor will ask about the apprentice’s work, including that shown in the apprentice’s portfolio. It lasts one hour.
Full guidance and resources will be provided by 1st for EPA, including a Content Creator Toolkit that details the end point assessment and how to prepare for it.
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Assessment Plan for Content Creator
To see the Content Creator apprenticeship details, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships website here (link opens in a new window):
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/content-creator-v1-1
The Assessment Plan can be seen here:
https://1stforepa.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Content-Creator-Assessment-Plan.pdfThe Content Creator apprenticeship standard is assessed remotely, using video calling.
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Content Creator Guidance
We will provide:
- Apprentice Toolkit: full guidance on what to expect and how to prepare for EPA
- Checklist on what the on-programme project/campaign should cover
- Employer overview showing what EPA involves
- Portfolio mapping document and Project report mapping document
- Blog with regular advice articles: https://1stforepa.co.uk/blog/
- Regular feedback for training providers to share areas for improvement, which can feed into your Quality Improvement Plan (QIP).
We also run a training provider on-boarding session to run through the EPA process, timescales and best practice for Content Creator EPA.
How does EPA work?
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The apprentice completes Gateway and schedules their EPA.
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The training provider registers the apprentice with the EPAO, giving an expected date for EPA.
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The apprentice completes Gateway and schedules their EPA.
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1st for EPA provides full support and guidance to help the apprentice prepare for EPA.
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EPA is carried out with a qualified assessor.
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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 Content Creator?
Content Creator apprenticeship end point assessment is £1350.
Resits are priced according to which component needs to be repeated.
If a re-take is needed, this is charged at the full fee.
How we make EPA easy
Here’s why employers and training providers choose 1st for EPA as their end point assessment organisation (EPAO):
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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
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Resource bank
Resource bank with guidance notes to support apprentices through end point assessment
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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
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Friendly team
Friendly team to answer all your questions
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Remote EPA
We carry out end point assessment remotely wherever the Assessment Plan allows, meaning we work across the UK and can be flexible
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Secure system
to manage and schedule EPA
