Digital Support Technician EPA
Level 3
1st for EPA offers Digital Support Technician EPA for version 1.1 of the level 3 apprenticeship standard.Our independent assessors are professional digital and infrastructure engineers with extensive experience in the field. 1st for EPA works with training providers and employers to help your Digital Support Technician apprentices succeed at EPA. 1st for EPA is a leading end point assessment organisation (EPAO), we support providers and apprentices through the EPA process. If you have Digital Support Technician apprentices, book a chat today to find out what support we offer.Join us for full guidance, employer overviews, provider feedback and more.Register your interest
What does EPA involve for Digital Support Technician?
The end point assessment, or EPA, for the Digital Support Technician standard is made up of two components:
- Project Report with presentation, questions and answers
- Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
EPA1: Project Report with presentation, questions and answers
Apprentices complete a 1,500 word project report, deliver a 15 minute presentation and undergo and 30 minute questioning by video call.
EPA 2: Professional Discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
A portfolio of evidence is submitted at the gateway. The discussion then takes place as a video call between the apprentice and assessor, lasting 60 minutes.
Digital Support Technician EPAO
Here at 1st For EPA we are your trusted partner for Digital Support Technician End Point Assessment (EPA). As a leading End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) in England, we specialise in providing comprehensive and reliable assessment services that have been tailored to match the needs and specifications of Digital Support Technician apprenticeships including maximising the effective use of digital office technologies, productivity software and digital communications in organisations.
Why Choose 1st For EPA as your EPAO for Digital Support Technician?
We understand the critical role that a Digital Support Technician will provide when it comes to promoting organisational success through effective analysis, problem-solving, support, information security and management of Digital Information Management Systems. This is why we offer Digital Support Technician End Point Assessments; they ensure that apprentices demonstrate proficiency in key competencies that are essential for growth, especially in such a dynamic field.
Our Digital Support Technician End Point Assessment covers essential areas such as:
Digital Services Support: Support or respond to enquiries with stakeholders in a calm and logical manner, diagnosing stakeholder’s digital problems.
Digital Technologies: Use of a range of digital technologies to share information and best practice with co-workers, team members and external stakeholders.
Digital and Information Security: How to apply data security processes and procedures and comply with current legislation for the secure handling of data.
Digital information Management Systems: How to use management systems for accessing and maintaining stakeholder information and contribution to the organisation’s performance and customer service.
Communication and Stakeholder Engagement: Evaluating apprentices’ communication skills through a variety of communication channels and their ability to engage with diverse business and technical stakeholders to ensure clarity, consensus, and effective collaboration throughout their tasks.
Key Services for Digital Support Technician EPA
Assessment Planning: Our experts will work closely with employers and apprentices to develop a standardised assessment plan that aligns with the specific Digital Support Technician Standard.
Remote Assessments: We offer the flexibility to conduct assessments on-site at your workplace or remotely, ensuring minimal disruption to your apprentices’ daily routines.
Feedback and Support: We provide feedback to apprentices on their performance.
Quality Assurance: Our robust quality assurance processes guarantee that our assessments are consistent, fair, and reliable.
Choose 1st for EPA for Digital Support Technician End Point Assessment
If you’re ready to take the next step in securing the future of your Digital Support Technician apprentices, get in touch with 1st for EPA today. We’re committed to supporting the success of apprentices and ensuring they meet the industry standards for Digital Support Technician.
Ensure your apprentices are well-prepared and assessed by the best in the industry. Choose 1st for EPA for Digital Support Technician assessment services that make a difference. As your dedicated partner for Digital Support Technician End Point Assessment in England, we will combine expertise, flexibility, and regulatory compliance to deliver assessments with great customer service. Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support your Digital Support Technician apprentices on their journey to success.
Remote EPA for Digital Support Technician
1st for EPA carry out assessment for the Digital Support Technician standard remotely, using video calling. Full guidance and support will be provided.
Our remote EPA model allows us to offer flexible booking for apprentices throughout England.
Timescales for Digital Support Technician EPA
The EPA for the Digital Support Technician standard should typically be completed within 3 months. Due to the nature of the assessment methods, apprentices can complete sooner if they wish.
Digital Support Technician Assessment Plan
To see the Digital Support Technician apprenticeship details, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships website here (link opens in a new window):
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/digital-support-technician-v1-1
See the Digital Support Technician Assessment Plan
A Digital Support Technician will select one of the following two options:
- A Digital Applications Technician (DAT) helps their organisation and its internal users to maximise the use of digital technologies. They help organisations adapt to and exploit changes in technology to meet objectives and maximise efficiency. They ensure effective use of digital office technologies, productivity software, digital communications, including collaborative technologies, and digital information systems.
- A Digital Service Technician (DST) supports external customers and clients through a wide variety of digital channels. A DST helps them access and receive services and provides coaching and support to them in their use of the digital systems. A DST will support external customers and clients to complete and submit data remotely. They will help them to diagnose and resolve problems with their access to and use of digital tools.
Digital Support Technician Guidance
- We provide:
- Qualification Specification
- Apprentice Resource Pack
- Gateway Pack, including Portfolio Mapping
- EPA Timeline
- EPA Overview
- We also run a training provider on-boarding session to run through the EPA process, timescales and best practices for Digital Support Technician apprentices.
- 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 end point assessment cost for Digital Support Technician?
EPA for Digital Support Technician is £1250
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