PR and Communications Assistant End Point Assessment
Level 4
1st for EPA offers End Point Assessment for versions 1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 of the Public Relations and Communications Assistant level 4 apprenticeship standard.We provide full guidance to support apprentices, employers and training providers through EPA.Register your interest
What does Public Relations and Communications Assistant EPA involve?
For version 1.0, the end point assessment, or EPA, for the Public Relations and Communications Assistant standard is made up of two components:
EPA 1: The multiple choice knowledge test
Apprentices complete a multiple choice test online. The test contains 30 questions, with 4 possible answers each. Apprentices will have 1 hour to complete the test. The test will be invigilated and recorded.
EPA 2: Work-based project
The apprentice will carry out a real project for their employer, with the aim to increase awareness and interest in, or on behalf of, a
client. Apprentices will submit a 2500 word report on their project, then give a 10-minute presentation followed by 25-minute questioning with an assessor.
For versions 1.1 and 1.2, the EPA involves two components:
EPA 1: Written project report with presentation and questioning
The apprentice will carry out a real project for their employer, and submit a 3,000-word report. They will then give a 15-minute presentation followed by 25-minute questioning with an assessor.
EPA 2: Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio of evidence
Apprentices submit a portfolio of evidence at gateway. This supports the professional discussion, which will be conducted via a video call, one-to-one between the apprentice and assessor. It will last for 60 minutes.
Full guidance and resources will be provided by 1st for EPA, including a PR and Communications Assistant Toolkit that details the end point assessment and how to prepare for it.
Assessment Plan for PR and Communications Assistant
This qualification appears on the Ofqual register with the title 1st for EPA Level 4 Public Relations and Communications Assistant End Point Assessment. The qualification number is 610/0317/7.
To see the PR and Communications Assistant apprenticeship details, visit the Institute for Apprenticeships website here (link opens in a new window):
See the assessment plans:
PR and Communications Assistant v1.0 Level 4 Assessment PlanPR and Communications Assistant v1.1 Level 4 Assessment Plan
PR and Communications Assistant v1.2 Level 4 Assessment Plan
1st for EPA carry out remote assessment for the PR and Communications Assistant apprenticeship standard. Our remote EPA model allows us to offer flexibility, working with apprentices throughout England.
PR and Communications Assistant Guidance
We provide:
- Apprentice Toolkit: full guidance on what to expect and how to prepare for EPA
- Two mock knowledge tests (for v1.0)
- Project Proposal/Report Scoping template
- Example of a completed project proposal/report scoping
- Project Report Template and Mapping
- Blog with regular advice articles
- 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 PR and Communications Assistant 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 PR and Communications Assistant?
Our cost for the PR and Communications Assistant apprenticeship standard’s end point assessment is £1650.
Resits are priced according to which component needs to be repeated.
If a re-take is needed, this is charged at the full fee of £1650.
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.
