Operations or Departmental Manager End Point Assessment
Level 5
1st for EPA is an EPAO for the level 5 Operations or Departmental Manager apprenticeship standard.Choose 1st for EPA for transparent end point assessment with support, guidance, webinars and more.Register your interest
What does EPA involve for Operations or Departmental Manager?
The end point assessment, or EPA, for the Operations or Departmental Manager standard is made up of two components:
- Professional discussion, underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
- Project proposal, presentation and questioning
EPA1: Professional discussion, underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
The professional discussion is a structured, two-way conversation, lasting 60 minutes. It takes place by video call, between the apprentice and the assessor. It is largely based on a portfolio of evidence which is submitted at gateway.
EPA 2: Project proposal, presentation and questioning
The project proposal will be a significant piece of work that has a real business benefit. The scope will be agreed at gateway and the written proposal will be 4,000 words long. The presentation typically lasts 20 minutes, and the questioning 40 minutes.
1st for EPA provides full guidance on preparing for end point assessment.
Operations or Departmental Manager EPAO
Operations or Departmental Manager apprentices manage teams and/or projects, and achieve operational or departmental goals and objectives, as part of the delivery of the organisation’s strategy. They are accountable to a more senior manager or business owner.
Typical job titles for apprentices in this role include Operations Manager, Regional Manager, Divisional Manager, Department Manager and Specialist Managers.
Remote EPA for Operations or Departmental Manager
1st for EPA carry out EPA for the Operations or Departmental Manager apprenticeship remotely. We use video calling for the presentation, questioning and professional discussion. This means EPA can take place from anywhere in England, scheduled around the apprentice.
As soon as apprentices are registered with 1st for EPA, they receive access to our portal. This contains guidance, videos and a detailed Toolkit. We add transparency to the EPA process, supporting apprentices and providers.
We offer out of hours EPA on request.
Timescales for Operations or Departmental Manager EPA
The EPA for the Operations or Departmental Manager standard typically lasts 5 months. Apprentices may complete sooner if they wish – speak to us to find out our current availability.
Operations or Departmental Manager Assessment Plan
To see the Operations or Departmental Manager occupational standard, duties, and Assessment Plan, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships website here (link opens in a new window):
See the Operations or Departmental Manager Level 5 Assessment Plan
Operations or Departmental Manager EPA Guidance
- We provide:
- Apprentice Toolkit
- Portfolio Mapping
- Proposal Scope Template
- Detailed guidance and videos
- Every provider is offered an on-boarding session which covers our EPA process, how to schedule assessments, and best practice tips for Operations or Departmental Manager 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 EPA cost for Operations or Departmental Manager?
Operations or Departmental Manager EPA is £1100.
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
