Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner EPA

Level 4

We provide Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner EPA for the level 4 apprenticeship standard. At 1st for EPA, we have a team of experienced assessors offering full support to help your apprentices succeed. The role of a corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner is complicated and diverse. Still, with our experience in EPA, you can ensure your apprentices are competent and supported to propel their career. To learn more, book a 30-minute chat with our friendly team to discuss our services further and find out how we work with you to provide efficient and comprehensive EPA solutions. Register your interest

What’s involved in Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner end point assessment?

The end point assessment for the role of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner has two elements. At 1st for EPA, we provide detailed guidance and resources for the two components:

Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Work-based project followed by a report and a presentation with questions and answers

EPA 1: Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence

For the first part of the end point assessment for the Corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner apprenticeship standard, a portfolio of evidence is submitted. This supports the professional discussion, which will be conducted via a video call, one-to-one between the apprentice and assessor. It will last around 60 minutes.

EPA2: Work-based project report, presentation and Q&As

The apprentice will be expected to submit a 5,000–word report, deliver a 20–minute presentation and then have a 25–minute Q&A with the assessor. The project will be a real piece of work based on a business need.

EPA Details for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship Standard

Find the details you need on our corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner apprenticeship standard EPA here. You can learn more information on the assessment plan and timescales for the apprenticeship completion and more practical guidance. If you’re still unsure whether you should work with us at 1st for EPA, please get in touch and a member of our expert team will go over the details of our service with you.

Remote assessment for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner

At 1st for EPA, we carry out remote assessments for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioners.By offering our expert services remotely, we can provide flexible scheduling and a streamlined service. It also means we can offer our quality services to everyone across England, so you can choose us no matter where you are located.
Timescales for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner EPA

The EPA period for the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner standard is typically 6 months, though apprentices can complete sooner if they wish.

The project must be completed within 16 weeks, and employers must allow apprentices up to 30 working days of time within this 16-week period to work on it.
Assessment Plan for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner

If you want to learn more about the Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Level 4 Assessment Plan, you can read the full plan outline. Alternatively, you can also read the apprenticeship details by visiting the Institute for Apprenticeships website. If you have any further questions on the assessment process or details included, book a 30-minute chat with our team today.
Guidance available

At 1st for EPA,we go above and beyond to provide our clients with a full Apprentice Toolkit, as well as offer a training provider onboarding session and regular updates. This allows us to run through the assessment process, timescales and best practices for Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner EPA.
Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner Apprenticeship FAQS

Learn more about the end point assessments we provide and the corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner apprenticeship standard in our frequently asked questions. If your query has not been addressed here, then don’t hesitate to contact us. Our team at 1st for EPA are available to answer any questions in a 30-minute chat to learn more about the service we offer.

What is a corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner role?

The role of a corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner is becoming increasingly in demand and is a key part of many different industries. The role involves innovation and driving ambition for social and environmental change. Practitioners also work to make these plans a reality and implement them across the organisation. The role acts as the social conscience of a business that is becoming even more prevalent in the rise of ‘woke culture’.

How far can an apprenticeship take you on the career ladder?

Going to university is not the right choice for everyone. An apprenticeship is an alternative option that guarantees fantastic results and progression opportunities for dedicated candidates. It offers on-the-job learning that allows people to train in their desired industry or job role, and excellent career opportunities upon completion. An apprenticeship gives a candidate the chance to show their employer their willingness to learn and grow, giving a defined career path.

What does an end point assessment measure?

An end point assessment is essential in the journey of an apprenticeship as it is the assessment of the hard work they have put into training and whether or not they have been successful. By passing their EPA, an apprentice can enter into a professional role with the appropriate knowledge and training.

It’s important that you choose an EPA provider that will provide a knowledgable and supportive assessment so your candidate has the best chance of succeeding. You can book a 30-minute chat with our team to find out why you should work with us.

How does EPA work?

The apprentice completes Gateway and schedules their EPA.
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 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Practitioner?

The cost of an end point assessment for the role of corporate responsibility and sustainability practitioner apprenticeship standard is £1650.

Employers will be expected to pay for any necessary resits or retakes that are necessary. You can learn more about the difference between a resit and a re-take, or contact our team today for further advice on price.

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